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VMI-Vienna Music Institute

Conservatory of Contemporary Music T. österreichweit einzigartige Studienmöglichkeiten für Gesang, alle Instrumente sowie Komposition und Kompositionspädagogik.

Das VMI-Vienna Music Institute ist seit 1999 auf die professionelle Ausbildung von angehenden MusikerInnen spezialisiert und zählt mittlerweile zu den größten Bildungseinrichtungen für Jazz- und Popularmusik in Österreich. Das Institut, das seinem Status nach als "Privatkonservatorium mit Öffentlichkeitsrecht" geführt wird, bietet nicht nur ein umfangreiches Kursprogramm an, sondern auch staatlich anerkannte und z. Darüber hinaus verfügt das VMI über eine große Anzahl an international tätigen Dozenten und hält in regelmäßigen Abständen Seminare, Workshops und Clinics mit internationalen Stars der Musik-Branche ab. Zielsetzung ist es, talentierten MusikerInnen eine professionelle und praxisnahe Ausbildung zu ermöglichen. Aufgrund der ausgewogenen Lehrpläne und einzigartigen Unterrichtskonzepte, die eine Kombination aus fundiertem theoretischen Wissen und systematischen Instrumental- bzw. Gesangsunterricht beinhalten, werden die Studierenden mit den umfangreichen Möglichkeiten der modernen Musik vertraut gemacht, um anschließend als gut ausgebildete MusikerInnen auf die unterschiedlichen Tätigkeitsfelder der Musikbranche vorbereitet zu sein.

22/09/2026

What a way to start the new semester!✨

Our first VMI NIGHT of the semester brought together new and familiar faces for an evening filled with live music, creativity and connection.

From an incredible international opening band to a lineup of amazing acts throughout the night, the stage was full of talent and energy. And of course, the open jam session brought musicians together to share the stage, connect and create in the moment.🎶

Thank you to everyone who performed, joined us and made the VMI SEMESTER OPENING such a special night. Thank you, Peter Kogoj for these amazing photos. Here's to a new semester, new connections and plenty more music to come!✨

11/09/2026

Join us for a walk through Vienna exploring the city’s cultural and musical side. From its rich classical heritage to street sounds and contemporary music, we’ll discover how different sounds and stories come together to shape Vienna today. Registration needed.

We’ll start our walk at the VMI Foyer - see you there!

Friday, Sept. 18, 26
15:00
Meeting point at VMI Foyer

10/09/2026

VMI Music Stammtisch – Connect, Exchange & Create✨

The VMI Music Stammtisch is an event by students, for students - a relaxed space to meet, connect and become part of the VMI community beyond the classroom.

Whether you want to get to know fellow students, exchange ideas, talk about music and creative projects, find potential collaborators or simply spend a great evening together, the Stammtisch is the perfect place to do so. It’s all about networking, creative exchange and building connections in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.

And, of course, music is part of the evening too: an open unplugged session invites everyone who feels like joining in and make music together.

All VMI students and alumni are warmly invited – come by, meet new people, share your ideas and enjoy the evening with the VMI community!

Thursday, Sept 17, 2026 // 8 PM
Café Kolibri
Lerchenfelder Str. 81, 1070 Vienna

09/09/2026

A new semester deserves a proper start! Join us for the first VMI NIGHT of the semester and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter at the VMI SEMESTER OPENING.✨

Created to welcome our new students and bring the entire VMI community together, the evening combines live music, creativity, and connection. An international opening band will set the tone for the night, followed by an open jam session inviting musicians to share the stage and make music together.

Come by, meet fellow students, make new connections and experience the creative spirit of VMI from day one. Whether you want to network, join the jam or simply enjoy the music, the Semester Opening is the perfect way to start the semester. This event marks a highlight at the start of every semester that no one should miss!

Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026 // 8 PM
Café Carina
Josefstädter Straße 84, 1080 Wien

08/09/2026

Music Business - or: What actually happens between making a song and making money from it?

In 90 minutes, we’ll take a quick dive into rights, money, deals, labels, audiences and the rules of the music business — plus a few myths that probably won’t survive the session.

This lecture is available for all VMI Students, VMI Alumni and everyone who is interested in the Music Business.

Tuesday - 15.09.2026 // 15.30-17.00
Vienna Music Institute
Nobilegasse 23-25, 1150 Vienna
Room 10

07/09/2026

In this VMI Spotlight Interview, we introduce VMI alumna Alina Peter. She studied Instrumental (Vocal) Pedagogy as well as Vocal Performance at VMI, graduating in 2022. As the founder and frontwoman of the female-fronted dialect pop band Fräulein Peter, Alina has forged her own artistic path, combining a distinct musical identity with personal expression.

In the interview, Alina shares insights into her musical journey, her experiences, and her career after graduating from VMI. She talks about her development as a musician, her work with Fräulein Peter, and the experiences and milestones that have shaped her journey so far.

📷: Georg Cizek

07/09/2026

Welcome to and welcome back to VMI – the Winter Semester 2026/27 begins!✨

We’re excited to begin a new semester filled with fresh opportunities, inspiring projects, engaging classes, and unforgettable musical experiences. A warm welcome to all our new students – we’re delighted to have you join our community and can’t wait to get to know you.

Whether in the classroom, on stage, or in the studio, we look forward to sharing another creative and rewarding semester with all of you.

Here’s to a successful and music-filled Winter Semester!✨

14/07/2026

As this summer semester comes to an end, we had the pleasure of celebrating the achievements of our graduating students at the official VMI Diploma Awarding Ceremony.

We would like to congratulate all graduates on successfully completing this important chapter of their musical and academic journey. Their dedication, perseverance, and artistic growth have brought them to this milestone, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement with them.

As they embark on the next stage of their careers, we wish each of them every success and fulfillment in the years ahead. We look forward to seeing where their individual paths will lead and are confident they will continue to make their mark on the world of music.

We wish you all the very best for the future!✨

14/07/2026

The VMI Final Concerts took place at Vienna's renowned Porgy & Bess, where our graduating students presented the results of their artistic development. Two amazing ensembles led by Conrad Schrenk and Simon Raab, performed a varied selection of songs, demonstrating their musical skills, creativity, and individuality.

The concerts were well received by the audience, who enjoyed the performances and celebrated the students’ achievements. For our graduates, these concerts marked the successful completion of an important stage in their studies and provided a fitting opportunity to share their work on one of Vienna’s most respected jazz stages.

Congratulations to all students and everyone involved in making the VMI Final Concerts a success.

A heartfelt thank you to Peter Kogoj for these wonderful photographs! For many years, Peter Kogoj has documented countless events at the Vienna Music Institute with his camera, capturing special moments—such as our Final Concerts at Porgy & Bess—in a truly unique way. We greatly appreciate his continued support, his eye for detail, and the many treasured memories he has helped create.

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Nobilegasse 23-25
Fünfhaus
1150

Telefon

+4317860492

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http://www.vmi.at/

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