Sound engineering - studio and live!
The course is open to applicants from 16 years old.
Briefly about the line:
- Studio - theory and practice
- Live! - sound/lighting/stage rig
- Using data as a music tool (e.g. Pro Tools, FL studio, other)
- Music theory and practice, interaction
- Songwriting - opportunity to focus on your own ideas
- Basic industry knowledge
- Production of small and large concerts and performances, one of them for touring
Develop as a Musician and Technician
Here you have it, if you want to learn about music and sound production your opportunity! Whether you already know a little or have experience, play an instrument, make music on the computer or are interested in the process behind studio or live work, you will have the opportunity to learn more about working with music in different contexts.
You can use your own equipment/software, but the school also has the equipment and space you need to record and produce your own and other people's music, and to work with sound, lighting and the stage for productions and performances.
The school has its own studio and rooms with workstations with Pro Tools as the main program. You will also have the opportunity to work in Ableton or FL Studio, or a program of your own.
In a live context You will have access to try out a full stage rig with PA, lights (both conventional and movable), rigging system and playback of AV productions. An important part of the program on the line is that you and your fellow students will have plenty of time to try out things during the school year!
In periods we collaborate with the other creative lines at the school, Music-vocal/band and Arts and Crafts. Then we can work with sound and light with people on stage, or produce music or sound in the school studio which will often be used in a larger context. We also go on tours and study trips together.
We have contact with professionals who are professionals in sound, lighting and stage, and meet artists, studios and companies that work with live sound to learn more about the industry during the year.
Produce your own music? Or be able to contribute to the sound or lighting mixer to ensure that others' performances are as good as possible? A lot of time in the school's studio or with the sound, lighting and stage equipment gives you the opportunity!
Subject areas
- Studio - theory and practice
- Live! - sound/lighting/stage rig
- Using data as a music tool (e.g. Pro Tools, FL studio, other)
- Music theory and practice, interaction
- Songwriting - opportunity to focus on your own ideas
- Basic industry knowledge
- Production of small and large concerts and performances, one of them for touring
Our expectations of you
- That you contribute positively and are motivated
- Can collaborate with others
- Don't give up until the job is done.
Line tour - Music and culture trip in Europe
Music and culture trip in Europe (9 days):
There are many cities in Europe that have an exciting music and production scene, and that have a lot of cultural history to tell.
Here we can experience world-class concerts, musicals and theatre, explore opportunities in music and sound, and consider study opportunities in various creative cities.
We are planning this studio trip together, and this can become an unforgettable memory from the folk high school year, with both inspiration and many good memories of community!
Here we can find inspiration for our own music, work on music videos based on self-written songs. We can visit educational institutions, and we can contact large and small studios for tours and visits.
In addition, we will get to know the cities we visit. From landmarks, famous museums, famous parks and buildings, to great shopping opportunities - there is something for every taste. The possibilities are endless!
School Trip to Spain & Gibraltar
In the fall, the entire school travels together to Spain and Gibraltar!
In the fall, the entire school travels together to Spain and Gibraltar. We explore the Andalusia region and stay near the town of Rota, where students take part in both planned activities and free-time experiences. There are opportunities for surfing, frisbee golf, scenic cycling tours, and beach-related activities. The trip also includes a visit to the historic city of Seville and the British territory of Gibraltar.
Since the trip and all meals are included in the tuition fee, students only need to bring personal spending money. These shared experiences help build a strong sense of community across the school.
Teachers on the course
Erling Helland
Principal, teacher of Music and Sound Production
I find that everyday life at folk college provides great opportunities for young people to grow as a person in many ways. I want to contribute to that!
Qualified general teacher (adjunct professor), emphasis on music and history. Further education in music technology, music production and personnel and management
email: rektor@bakketun.fhs.no
Equipment list
The school has most of the equipment you will need, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment that you would like to use throughout the school year.
You can borrow this equipment from the school
Studio/classroom:
- Workstations w/Mac, Pro Tools, Abelton
- Own studio with Pro Tools, C24 control surface
- Microphones
- Synth, guitar, bass, percussion, various amps
- Possibility to have your own equipment placed in the classroom
Live/sound/lights/stage:
- PA with digital and analog mixers, microphone (wired and wireless system), effects and processors, monitors
- Lighting system with conventional and movable lamps
- Stage and rope system, possibility of AV execution on screen
- Black box
- Trucks and minibuses for tours
Schedule
In addition to the main subjects, you also have joint subjects, elective subjects and project subjects. The common subjects is worth its weight in gold for building community and preparing you for life after school. We offer many exciting electives, such as golf, horse riding, photography, the hunting test, the boat driving test and much more. IN project subject you get the opportunity to, among other things, take up subjects, or explore different career paths.
No two weeks are the same, but a typical week might look like this:
Shared every day: Good breakfast + morning meeting (a word for the day, today's news, marking birthdays and other important information).
- Monday: Room cleaning, Boarding subjects, Housing collection, lunch and line subjects
- Tuesday: Electives throughout the day
- Wednesday: Common subjects, lunch and line subjects
- Thursday: Main courses all day
- Friday: Line subjects. Boarding laundry the hour before dinner
- Saturday: Seminar/activity/trip, student evening, Saturday dinner with hot meal
Elective subjects
We have 3-4 hours of elective courses per week. Here, you can choose from a variety of exciting activities – you can build on your main course or try something completely new. The choice is yours! Electives are selected after you arrive at the school.
Electives we offer:
- Bicycle
- Skateboard
- Sports/ball games
- Training and health
- Martial arts
- Outdoor life
- Winter outdoor activities
- Ski/Snowboard
- Horse riding
- Climbing/Bouldering/Climbing certificate
- Peak trip
- Golf
- Disc golf
- RailJam
- Arts – Painting
- Arts – Leather crafting
- Arts – Ceramics
- Music/Band
- Photo
- Drama
- Improv theater
- Sound engineering
- Culinary arts
- Sámi culture and identity
- Dog sledding outdoor life
- Chess
In addition, you have the opportunity to take the hunting license exam, climbing certificate, and boating license. These exams take place outside school hours and may require an additional fee.
Project subjects
During the year, you choose one of six possible project subjects. These are more career-oriented or study-preparatory subjects that we work on for four weeks spread across three periods.
You can choose between:
- Take up subjects
- Sports and outdoor life – certification
- Introduction to emergency preparedness and security
- Cultural field
Price
From kr 154 967,-
Including
- Instruction
- All meals
- Shared room at the school
- Joint trip with the whole school to Spain and Gibraltar (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Music and culture trip in Europe (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Tour
- Industry visits and workshops
- Tours in the local area
- Songbook
- Accident insurance
- Free use of student kitchens and special rooms
- Internet
- Washing machine
The price includes a double room with a bathroom in the hallway.
Read more about our prices and room types here
Loans and Scholarships
For the 2026/2027 school year, you can receive up to NOK 154,880 from the Loan Fund. Rate for 2027/2028 has not been set.
Contact
Do you have questions about the bus or the school?
Erling Helland (subject teacher): rektor@bakketun.fhs.no
School administration: 74 04 91 00 / adm@bakketun.fhs.no
I really enjoyed the unique cohesion in the class and good teachers. We learn so many exciting things, such as songwriting and new instruments. The concerts were the highlight.
- Magnhild Olise Olsen-Rye, Music
This is a wonderful school with very good people. Lydlinja has given me new challenges, and has taught me a lot about both the industry and not least about what actually happens behind a stage, during a record recording and with a music producer. A top year!
- Simen Flaten Svisdal, Sound and music production
How you live at Bakketun
Are you wondering what it's like to live at Folkehøgskole? At Bakketun we have three cozy boarding houses, which are again divided into smaller housing units.
Leisure and Everyday Life
At Bakketun, life is about much more than just courses and classes. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends are filled with activities, trips, and a strong social community.