A portfolio is not only a collection of pieces.

Earlier is usually better, especially if there is a chance that pieces should be revised or replaced. A first look several months before a deadline is more useful than a rushed review the week before.

No. Admissions depend on the panel, the year and many factors outside our work. What I can do is help you understand what your portfolio currently shows, what may be missing, and what to revise so that the music speaks for itself as clearly as possible.

I am head of composition at MGK Hovedstaden and MGK Sjælland, the Danish talent-development environment for young musicians. Many of my students have applied to Danish and international music academies and conservatories. Each application context has its own expectations and we look at yours specifically.

Yes — this is some of the work I do most. I am a permanent composition teacher at two conservatory-preparatory schools under the Danish Arts Foundation. For conservatoires outside Denmark, I read into the requirements of the programme if I do not already know the academy, and I will draw on my network to learn about a school’s style and the individual preferences an application may need to meet.

That is normal at this stage. We can look at sketches, drafts and recordings. Sometimes an unfinished piece reveals more about the composer than a polished one. We can also decide which pieces are worth finishing and which to set aside.

It depends on the scope: a single portfolio review, an ongoing arrangement leading up to a deadline, or a combination of feedback and lessons. If you send a short description of where you are and when the deadline is, I will suggest a suitable format and price.