The D&LU Project is a four-step training program: auditions, tailored lesson support, an intensive music academy and a final showcase concert. The association said the goal is to develop self-sustaining professional musicians through structured instruction and stage experience, rather than one-time support.
The first-round audition will be based on one free-choice piece, with selections focused on musical potential and room for growth. In the second stage, participants will receive one-on-one lessons with expert instructors, along with theory and practical training. The third-stage music academy will provide intensive training and ensemble programs to strengthen performance readiness. The final-stage showcase will serve as an official stage to share the year’s results with the public.
The program is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation and the Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center. Applicants must be blind and living in South Korea; there are no limits on age, experience or nationality. Recruitment covers all music fields, including piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, vocal and a cappella.
Applications will be accepted from Feb. 12 through 6 p.m. March 6. Performance evaluations are scheduled for 2 p.m. March 12 at the chapel of Hanshin University. Final results are to be announced March 16.
A representative of the association called the D&LU Project “a platform to systematically identify blind artists with potential and help them grow into professional performers,” adding, “We look forward to strong participation from musicians with passion and promise.”
Details on how to apply and other information are available on the association’s website.
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