Frequently asked questions

Yes. Most of our masterclasses offer passive participation, allowing you to observe lessons, learn from internationally renowned professors, and gain valuable artistic insights without performing.

Passive participants receive access to all scheduled lessons and public sessions during the course.

There is a "REGISTER" button on every course's page. Click it, fill in all the forms (there might be more than one page), and click "FINISH". You will receive an automatic e-mail reply, which means that we have received your application. This e-mail contains further instructions (e.g. how to pay for the course). If you have any additional questions, feel free to reply to that e-mail.

Here are the process steps:

• Choose your preferred masterclass.
• Complete the online application form.
• Upload the required documents (if requested).
• Wait for confirmation from our team.
• Complete the payment after your application has been accepted.

Our team will guide you through every step of the registration process.

We kindly note that Schloss Akademie no longer provides accommodation services for participants.

We recommend booking your accommodation independently through trusted platforms such as Booking.com or Airbnb, where you can find a wide range of hotels and apartments to suit your preferences and budget.

For your convenience, here are some hotels located near our venues:

Berlin – House for Music

• B&B HOTEL Berlin-Charlottenburg
• Leonardo Hotel Berlin
• GOODMAN’S LIVING Apartments

Vienna – MusikQuartier 1040

• Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel
• Holiday Inn Vienna City

Vienna – MusikQuartier 1060

• Pension Mozart Vienna – City Center
• NH Wien City
• HENRI Hotel Wien

Please note that these hotels are listed solely for your convenience due to their proximity to our venues. Schloss Akademie is not affiliated with these hotels and cannot guarantee availability or special rates.

The course dates are suggested by the professor long time in advance, so they may be corrected later. But it is usually safe to plan your journey so, that you arrive on the first day of the course and leave on the next day after the last day. If you arrive by plane (i.e. to Berlin) and have many changes to do – we suggest arriving one day before the course begins.

Keep in mind that the course length depends on how many students eventually participate. This information is usually not fixed until last week before the course, so we recommend booking your tickets after you receive the exact course schedule from us. If you must book your trip in advance – we strongly recommend booking refundable tickets and hotels. Schlossakademie does not refund travel costs and accommodation (except when accommodation is provided by Schlossakademie).

Managing a schedule with a consideration of professor, pianist, and a group of participants is an extremely tedious job. That's why, generally, you are required to be present within the course dates published on our website.

If you can't arrive on time for your first lesson for some reason – we can try to make an exception for you. Send us your plane/train ticket and we will adjust the date/time of your first lesson. If you want to change your 2nd, 3rd or last lesson – just ask other participants to switch with you, when you arrive.

Yes. Many of our professors offer private one-to-one lessons, usually online. If you are interested in an individual lesson, please contact us directly, and we will be happy to arrange it for you.

Most masterclasses are conducted in English, as our masterclasses are international. Some professors may also teach in German, French, Italian, etc.