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| acronym = LIMPI

| acronym = LIMPI

| type = Private university college

| type = Private university college

| established = 2015<ref name=”NOKUT-2025″>{{cite web |title=LIMPI har styrkt kvalitetsarbeidet – får godkjent frå NOKUT |url=https://www.nokut.no/nyheter/limpi-har–styrkt–kvalitetsarbeidet—far–godkjent–fra-nokut/ |website=NOKUT |date=30 October 2025 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

| established = 2015<ref name=”NOKUT-2025″>{{cite web |title=LIMPI NOKUT |url=https://www.nokut.no//limpi——–nokut/ |website=NOKUT |date=30 October 2025 |access-date= 2026 |language=}}</ref>

| city = Lillehammer

| city = Lillehammer

| country = Norway

| country = Norway

| language = English

| language = English

| campus = Verdensteateret (former cinema building)

| campus = Verdensteateret (former cinema building)

| accreditation = NOKUT<ref name=NOKUT-2025/>

| accreditation = NOKUT<ref name=”Ballade-2016″>{{cite web |title=Lillehammer får pophøgskole |url=https://www.ballade.no/populaermusikk/lillehammer-far-pophogskole/ |website=Ballade.no |date=23 August 2016 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

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”’Lillehammer Institute of Music Production & Industries”’ (”’LIMPI”’) is a private university college in Lillehammer, Norway. It offers a one-year, full-time programme in professional music production and music-industry studies, awarding 60 [[European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System|ECTS]] credits.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ /><ref name=”GAFFA-2018″>{{cite web |title=Første skoledag ved ny musikkutdanning |url=https://gaffa.no/nyheter/2018/september/forste-skoledag-ved-ny-musikkutdanning/ |website=GAFFA.no |date=17 September 2018 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref> The programme is taught in English and combines studio-based work, workshops, and mentorship from music-industry professionals.<ref name=”GAFFA–2018” />

”’Lillehammer Institute of Music Production & Industries”’ (”’LIMPI”’) is a private university college in Lillehammer, Norway. , and and , and .<ref name=”-” />

== History ==

== History ==

The institution was formally established in 2015. In August 2016, the Norwegian music-industry publication ”Ballade” reported that the school had received approval to operate as a private university college and planned to begin teaching the following year.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ /> The first cohort began in September 2018; ”GAFFA” reported that 48 students were admitted from several hundred applicants.<ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ />

The institution was formally established in 2015. In August 2016, the Norwegian music-industry publication ”Ballade” reported that the school had received approval to operate as a private university college and planned to begin teaching the following year.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ / September 2018 ”GAFFA” reported that 48 students admitted from several hundred applicants.<ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ />

The institute was founded by Norwegian producers Magnus Beite and Amund Bjørklund (of the production duo Espionage) in collaboration with producer Tor Erik Hermansen (Stargate).<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ /><ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ /> The school is based in Lillehammer’s former Verdensteateret cinema building, which was renovated for music production and recording activities.<ref name=”GAFFA–2018” />

institute was founded by Norwegian producers Magnus Beite and Amund Bjørklund (of the production duo Espionage) in collaboration with producer Tor Erik Hermansen (Stargate).<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ /><ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ /> The school is based in Lillehammer’s former Verdensteateret cinema building, which was renovated for music production and recording activities.<ref name=”-” />

In May 2024, ”Khrono” reported that the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) had identified shortcomings in LIMPI’s systematic quality-assurance work and required corrective measures by May 2025.<ref name=”Khrono-2024″>{{cite web |title=Tre høgskoler må rette opp mangler |url=https://www.khrono.no/tre-hogskoler-ma-rette-opp-mangler/871854 |website=Khrono.no |date=7 May 2024 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref> In October 2025, NOKUT stated that LIMPI had implemented changes and that its quality work was approved.<ref name=”NOKUT-2025″ />

In May 2024, ”Khrono” reported that NOKUT had identified shortcomings in LIMPI’s systematic quality-assurance work and required corrective measures by May 2025.<ref name=”Khrono-2024″>{{cite web |title=Tre høgskoler må rette opp mangler |url=https://www.khrono.no/tre-hogskoler-ma-rette-opp-mangler/871854 |website=Khrono.no |date=7 May 2024 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref> In October 2025, NOKUT stated that LIMPI had implemented changes and that its quality work was approved.<ref name=”NOKUT-2025″ />

== Academics ==

== Academics ==

=== Programme ===

=== Programme ===

LIMPI offers a one-year programme titled ”Advanced Programme in Professional Music Production & International Music Industries”, which awards 60 ECTS credits.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ /><ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ /> Media coverage has described the curriculum as centred on collaborative studio work, workshops and portfolio development rather than traditional lecture- and exam-based instruction.<ref name=”GAFFA–2018” />

LIMPI offers a one-year programme titled ”Advanced Programme in Professional Music Production & International Music Industries”, which awards 60 ECTS credits.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ /><ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ /> as on , and .<ref name=”-” />

Applicants typically apply under one of three focus areas—artist, songwriter or producer—and work in changing teams over the academic year.<ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ />

=== Teaching and mentorship ===

=== Teaching and mentorship ===

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=== Admissions and fees ===

=== Admissions and fees ===

In 2018, ”GAFFA” reported annual tuition of about NOK 190,000.<ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ /> Coverage has also described the programme as attracting applicants internationally, including from the United States.<ref name=”730-2020″>{{cite web |title=Over 1000 amerikanere søkte seg inn på musikkskolen LIMPI i Lillehammer: Jazara (18) kom gjennom nåløyet |url=https://730.no/limpi-studentprat-2020/ |website=730.no |date=19 May 2020 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

In 2018, ”GAFFA” reported annual tuition of NOK 190,000.<ref name=”GAFFA-2018″ /> the programme applicants internationally, including from the United States.<ref name=”730-2020″>{{cite web |title=Over 1000 amerikanere søkte seg inn på musikkskolen LIMPI i Lillehammer: Jazara (18) kom gjennom nåløyet |url=https://730.no/limpi-studentprat-2020/ |website=730.no |date=19 May 2020 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

== Notable people ==

== Notable people ==

=== Alumni and students ===

=== Alumni and students ===

* [[Alessandra Mele]] – described herself as a LIMPI student in interviews in 2023.<ref name=”Eurovisionworld-2023″>{{cite web |title=Alessandra from Norway: &quot;We want to add some spice&quot; |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/alessandra-from-norway-we-want-to-add-some-spice |website=Eurovisionworld |date=20 March 2023 |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref><ref name=”BestFit-2023″>{{cite web |title=Alessandra Mele: &quot;I love everything that has power!&quot; |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/alessandra-mele-unity-eurovision |website=The Line of Best Fit |date=13 April 2023 |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref>

* [[Alessandra Mele]] – described herself as a LIMPI student in interviews in 2023.<ref name=”Eurovisionworld-2023″>{{cite web |title=Alessandra from Norway: &quot;We want to add some spice&quot; |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/alessandra-from-norway-we-want-to-add-some-spice |website=Eurovisionworld |date=20 March 2023 |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref><ref name=”BestFit-2023″>{{cite web |title=Alessandra Mele: &quot;I love everything that has power!&quot; |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/alessandra-mele-unity-eurovision |website=The Line of Best Fit |date=13 April 2023 |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref>

* Daniel Obede – profiled by ”NRK P3” in 2025 as returning to education at LIMPI.<ref name=”NRK-2025″>{{cite web |title=Låtene får en million avspillinger – men han drar tilbake til skolebenken |url=https://p3.no/daniel-obede-flyttet-til-lillehammer/ |website=NRK P3 |date=2 March 2025 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

* Daniel Obede – by ”NRK P3” in 2025 as returning to education at LIMPI.<ref name=”NRK-2025″>{{cite web |title=Låtene får en million avspillinger – men han drar tilbake til skolebenken |url=https://p3.no/daniel-obede-flyttet-til-lillehammer/ |website=NRK P3 |date=2 March 2025 |access-date=13 January 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

* Mathea-Mari Glittenberg – described as a LIMPI graduate in 2025 music press coverage.<ref name=”Zillions-2025″>{{cite web |title=Mathea-Mari breaks the silence with soaring new single, “Tired of Fixing a Broken Heart” |url=https://www.zillionsmagazine.com/2025/07/mathea-mari-breaks-silence-with-soaring.html |website=Zillions Magazine |date=1 July 2025 |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref><ref name=”730-2020“>{{cite web |title=Musikkskolen LIMPI: Når Stargate ber deg lage en låt for Lil Nas X |url=https://730.no/nar-stargate-ber-deg-lage-en-lat-for-lil-nas-x/ |website=730.no |date=24 April 2020 |access-date=06 February 2026 |language=no}}</ref><ref name=”NEWMUSICREVIEW-2025″>{{cite web |title=Mathea-Mari – Crush ( Pop / Acoustic )|url=https://newmusicreview.co.uk/mathea-mari-crush-pop-acoustic-new-music/ |website=newmusicreview.co.uk |date=02 July 2025 |access-date=06 February 2026 |language=no}}</ref>

* Mathea-Mari Glittenberg – described as a LIMPI graduate in 2025 music press .<ref name=”Zillions-2025″>{{cite web |title=Mathea-Mari breaks the silence with soaring new single, “Tired of Fixing a Broken Heart” |url=https://www.zillionsmagazine.com/2025/07/mathea-mari-breaks-silence-with-soaring.html |website=Zillions Magazine |date=1 July 2025 |access-date=13 January 2026}}</ref><ref name=”730-“>{{cite web |title=Musikkskolen LIMPI: Når Stargate ber deg lage en låt for Lil Nas X |url=https://730.no/nar-stargate-ber-deg-lage-en-lat-for-lil-nas-x/ |website=730.no |date=24 April 2020 |access-date= February 2026 |language=no}}</ref><ref name=”NEWMUSICREVIEW-2025”>{{cite web |title=Mathea-Mari – Crush ( Pop / Acoustic )|url=https://newmusicreview.co.uk/mathea-mari-crush-pop-acoustic-new-music/ |website=newmusicreview.co.uk |date= July 2025 |access-date= February 2026 |language=}}</ref>

== Further reading ==

== Further reading ==

* ”Ballade”: coverage of the institution’s approval and positioning within Norwegian music education.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ />

* ”Ballade”: the institution’s approval and positioning within Norwegian music education.<ref name=”Ballade-2016″ />

* ”Khrono”: reporting on NOKUT’s supervision and subsequent requirements for quality assurance.<ref name=”Khrono-2024″ />

* ”Khrono”: on NOKUT’s supervision and subsequent requirements for quality assurance.<ref name=”Khrono-2024″ />

* NOKUT: decision announcing approval of LIMPI’s quality-assurance work after improvements.<ref name=”NOKUT-2025″ />

* NOKUT: approval of LIMPI’s quality-assurance work after improvements.<ref name=”NOKUT-2025″ />

== References ==

== References ==

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Private university college in Lillehammer, Norway

Lillehammer Institute of Music Production & Industries

Type	Private university college
Established	2015[1]
Accreditation	NOKUT[1]
Location	Lillehammer , Norway
Campus	Verdensteateret (former cinema building)
Language	English

Lillehammer Institute of Music Production & Industries (LIMPI) is a private university college in Lillehammer, Norway. According to the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT), the school recruits students nationally and internationally, and educates songwriters, artists and producers.^[1]

History

The institution was formally established in 2015^[1]. In August 2016, the Norwegian music-industry publication Ballade reported that the school had received approval to operate as a private university college and planned to begin teaching the following year.^[2] In September 2018, GAFFA reported that 48 students had been admitted from several hundred applicants.^[3]

According to Ballade and GAFFA, the institute was founded by Norwegian producers Magnus Beite and Amund Bjørklund (of the production duo Espionage) in collaboration with producer Tor Erik Hermansen (Stargate).^[2][3] The school is based in Lillehammer’s former Verdensteateret cinema building, which was renovated for music production and recording activities.^[4]

In May 2024, Khrono reported that NOKUT had identified shortcomings in LIMPI’s systematic quality-assurance work and required corrective measures by May 2025.^[5] In October 2025, NOKUT stated that LIMPI had implemented changes and that its quality work was approved.^[1]

Academics

Programme

LIMPI offers a one-year programme titled Advanced Programme in Professional Music Production & International Music Industries, which awards 60 ECTS credits.^[2][3] A NOKUT report describes LIMPI as an institution focusing on education in songwriting, music production and performance, with an international recruitment profile. The study language is English.^[6]

Teaching and mentorship

The institute uses guest mentors and instructors from the music industry, including producers and songwriters such as Tor Erik Hermansen and Espen Lind.^[3][7]

Admissions and fees

In 2018, GAFFA reported annual tuition of NOK 190,000.^[3] According to 730.no, the programme has attracted applicants internationally, including from the United States.^[8]

Notable people

Alumni and students

• Alessandra Mele – described herself as a LIMPI student in interviews in 2023.^[9][10]
• Daniel Obede – cited by NRK P3 in 2025 as returning to education at LIMPI.^[11]
• Mathea-Mari Glittenberg – described as a LIMPI graduate in 2025 music press reports.^[12][13][14]

Further reading

• Ballade: Article about the institution’s approval and positioning within Norwegian music education.^[2]
• Khrono: Article on NOKUT’s supervision and subsequent requirements for quality assurance.^[5]
• NOKUT: Report on approval of LIMPI’s quality-assurance work after improvements.^[1]

References

Category:Music schools in Norway
Category:Education in Innlandet
Category:Lillehammer
Category:Educational institutions established in 2015