Q&A

  • Who are CNIMA'S TRAININGS for

    -For young musicians "at odds" with the school system who want to find the meaning of work and success leading a job.


    -For adults of all ages who want to progress quickly and well,  just for fun or with the idea of switching jobs.


    -For young enthusiasts who want to benefit from mutual emulation and a fraternal atmosphere to become professional.


    -For experienced or professional musicians of all ages who want to improve their skills by relying on the educational system that has trained many of the great names of the current accordion, artists and teachers.

  • At what age can I register at CNIMA?

    Whatever your age is:  young people, children, adults or seniors, everyone will find at CNIMA suitable teaching in a caring family atmosphere and in a focused and calm place in Auvergne Volcano Park.

  • What musical level is requested?

    Whatever your musical level, we adapt our teaching to your needs and desires in order for you to make progress.


    No admission exam for CNIMA. A true passion for music is all what is needed.

  • What diplomas can I prepare at CNIMA ?

    The full year training 

    LA DIPLÔMANTE allows to prepare the 


    Pour accordéon and music theory

    Diplômes de conservatoire

    BEM Brevet d’Études Musicales

    CEM Certificat d’Études Musicales

    DEM Diplôme d’Études Musicales

    Spécialité musique classique ou musique variété/monde


    Ces diplômes sont délivrés par le conservatoire de Gennevilliers avec lequel le CNIMA a une convention de partenariat. C’est un diplôme reconnu par le ministère de la culture.


    La formation intensive au CNIMA permet d’obtenir ces diplômes en accéléré,


    1 an au CNIMA équivaut environ 4 ans d’études dans un cursus normal.



    Pour accordéon

    Concours d’entrée des pôles supérieurs

    Pour les accordéonistes en spécialité classique uniquement


    Préparation aux concours d’entrées dans les Pôles Supérieurs (dans le but d’obtenir un Bachelor + Master)


    Concours internationaux

    Pour les accordéonistes uniquement


    Castelfidardo, Klingenthal, Coupe Mondiale, Trophée Mondial…

  • What are the possible outcome?

    Depending on your  level and ambition, here are a few work outcome


    • a career in entertainment …


    • a career in teaching


    • admission to  Graduate school:  Pôles Supérieurs, HEMU, CNSM…. (accordion) 100% success


    • a prize in major international competitions (accordion)

  • What are the possibilities for lodging

    The school offers full board lodging.

    Students can also choose to rent outside of the school.


    https://www.cnima.com/en/hebergement

  • What scholarships are available?

    https://www.cnima.com/en/financements

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