Music Performance and Production Level 2 Diploma

This course is for musicians who want to enter the music industry as performers, producers, singers/songwriters or those who want to get into a business role within the industry. You will study and develop skills in performance, production, composition, musicianship and music business, and will have the opportunity to record in our state-of-the-art recording studios.

This hands-on course is both practical and theoretical, focusing on vocational projects to develop your performance, composition and production skills, as well as your understanding of the music industry and the job roles within it.

We have industry-standard rehearsal and technical facilities to help prepare you for ensemble performance and music production.

Whilst on this one year course you will study:

• An introduction to music performance
• An introduction to music production
• Listening skills for music performance and production
• Composition and Songwriting 
• Contextual research for music performance and production
• Music performance skills and practice
• Music production skills and practice

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths or an equivalent Level 1 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths)

All applicants must have an interview and audition to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is internally assessed throughout the year. You will work individually or in groups on projects that demonstrate your practical skills, writtem skills, listening skills and presentation skills. Towards the end of the year you will undertake a Final Major Project which is internally assessed and externally moderated by the awarding body. 

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

f you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

You could progress on to a Level 3 course at the college or go straight into employment in the recording industry.