German for music lovers

Learn German Language and Study Music in Vienna

Vienna is the city where the musical greats Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms lived and worked. Learn German and study music at the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory.

In cooperation with the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory, ActiLingua Academy in Vienna offers an opportunity to combine a German course with music studies.

5 lessons culture & language acquisition program are organised 2 to 3 times per week and are included in the price.

Music lessons at the Vienna Beethoven Group, Music Conservatory for Music Students, Professionals and Enthusiastic Amateurs.

Central Artistic Subjects: Vocal Training, Keyboard Instruments, String Instruments, Wind Instruments, Percussion.

Individual Lessons: One individual instrumental (e.g., violin, piano, clarinet) or vocal lesson per week (EUR 120 / 50 min) – min lessons are 4 bookable.

Music Lessons Packages

2 Individual Lessons + 2 Group Lessons per Week: EUR 1,280 for 4 weeks.

3 Individual Lessons + 2 Group Lessons per Week: EUR 1,620 for 4 weeks.

4 Individual Lessons + 2 Group Lessons per Week: EUR 1,960 for 4 weeks.

Course Overview

  • Lessons: Standard German Course (20) or Intensive German Course (30) + culture & language acquisition program (5) per week | (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

  • Group size:

    • Standard German Course: 8-10 (max. 12 students),
    • Intensive German Course: mini group 5-6 (max. 8 students)
  • Duration: 4-52 weeks

  • Minimum age: 16 years

Course Dates

  • Starting dates: Every Monday. Beginners see below.

  • Beginners:

    01.06.2026 / 06.07.2026 / 03.08.2026 /
    07.09.2026 / 05.10.2026 / 02.11.2026 /
    30.11.2026 / 04.01.2027 / 01.02.2027 /
    01.03.2027 / 05.04.2027 / 03.05.2027 /
    31.05.2027 / 05.07.2027 / 02.08.2027 /
    30.08.2027 / 04.10.2027 / 02.11.2027 /
    29.11.2027 / 03.01.2028

Schedule

  • Standard German Course:
    09:00 am – 12:15 pm

  • Intensive German Course (additional lessons in minigroups):
    12:30 – 02:00

Tuition Fees

26 lessons 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra week 5-11 12 weeks 24 weeks Extra week 12-52
Tuition + 1 individual instrumental or vocal lesson 1,464.- 3,468.- 334.- 3,788.- 7,448.- 305.-

Included in the German Course Price

  • 20 or 30 German lessons per week, depending on the booked German course

  • 5 lessons culture & language acquisition program per week:
    e.g. Vienna guided tours; talks and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature; Viennese Waltz course; party; sports.

  • ActiLingua Academy Certificate

  • Course books may be borrowed for the whole course.
  • Student service at the school office: Monday-Friday.

  • Free WiFi at the school

  • ActiLingua Card with discounts at selected museums, theatres, restaurants and shops

Additional Options

  • Transfer (from/to airport/train station): one way: € 60.–

  • Public transport: € 32 (per week) (subject to change).

  • Medical & Travel Insurance Package: from € 30.– (per week)

  • Express letter (DHL): from € 100.–

  • Music lessons at the Vienna Beethoven Group, Music Conservatory, bookable in combination with a German course of at least 4 weeks

Course Details

German course

German course of your choice with 20 to 30 German lessons and 5 lessons (2-3 times) of cultural and special interest classes per week. You study German for 4 or 6 lessons daily from Monday to Friday in small international groups, following a recognized curriculum. Our cultural programme with its Vienna city walks, talks and other activities promotes insights into Austrian culture and music.

  • Standard Course: You study German in 20 lessons per week. 5 lessons of cultural and leisure programme per week are included in the price.
  • Intensive Course: You study German in 30 lessons per week: 20 lessons Standard Course + 10 lessons in mini-groups of max. 8 students. 5 lessons of cultural and leisure programme per week are included in the price.

Insider-tip: All Long-Term Standard and Intensive Courses with a duration of 12 or more weeks are reduced by up to 18 %! This discount is already considered in our price list.

Culture/Special interest Programme

Cultural and leisure activities are organized 2 to 3 times per week (5 lessons) and are included in the price. Talks, discussions on Austrian music, art, literature, tours of the sights of Vienna, parties and sports – all form part of this programme.

Music Lessons at the Vienna Beethoven Group, Music Conservatory

Music lessons can be booked as an additional option in combination with a German course of at least 4 weeks.

Participants may choose individual instrumental or vocal lessons, or a combination of individual lessons and group lectures in music history and solfeggio.

Examples of individual lessons include violin, piano, clarinet or voice.

Music lessons take place at the Vienna Beethoven Group, Music Conservatory.

Option Price
1 individual instrumental or vocal lesson, 50 min. EUR 120
2 individual lessons + 2 group lessons per week, 4 weeks EUR 1,280
3 individual lessons + 2 group lessons per week, 4 weeks EUR 1,620
4 individual lessons + 2 group lessons per week, 4 weeks EUR 1,960

No music lessons take place during conservatory holidays. Lessons missed due to conservatory holidays cannot be made up.

Diplomas

  • A Vienna Beethoven Conservatory certificate testifying the attended music lessons and the educational level,
  • ActiLingua certificate

Applicants’ requirements

  • Beginners of German can start the German course and practical music lessons at the same time.
  • Good knowledge of German is necessary to follow the lessons at the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory.