Wagemans studied organ (diploma 1974), composition with Jan van Vlijmen (diploma 1975) and music theory (diploma 1977) at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
Wagemans pursued a degree in organ studies, earned his diploma in composition from Jan van Vlijmen in 1975, and also studied music theory, graduating with his diploma in 1977, all at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.