Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec music course is designed for performers, vocalists, and composers who are already playing or singing to around grade 4 level. Over two years, you'll develop your performance skills through workshops and concerts, explore composition and songwriting, and study music journalism through research and article writing. The course requires at least four or five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including English or Maths at grade 4 or above, plus a music performance qualification at grade 4 or equivalent.
Who this course is for
Music Performance is for the performing musician/vocalist and the composer/songwriter. If you are already skilled as a performer to around grade 4 or equivalent and want to develop your skills, then this course will allow you to develop your skills through class workshops and concerts. The course also includes music journalism through research and article writing.
Entry requirements
At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above. Plus, a music performance qualification at grade 4 or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll develop your performance skills through class workshops and live concerts.
You'll explore composition and songwriting as a creative musician.
You'll study music journalism, including research and article writing.
You'll refine your technique on your chosen instrument or voice.
You'll build an understanding of music in a wider cultural and professional context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom workshops, practical performance sessions, and concerts. Assessment is through coursework, performance portfolios, and written assignments including music journalism tasks. Classes are delivered full-time during the day at Bexhill College. You'll have opportunities to attend performances, workshops, and seminars as part of your studies.
What you will need to bring
Bexhill College has instruments and equipment available, but bringing your own instrument will be beneficial. You may also want to purchase books on techniques specific to your instrument or voice. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Musician or performer: work as a professional live or session musician.
Singer or vocalist: perform in bands, choirs, or as a solo artist.
Music teacher or tutor: teach instrument or voice to individuals or groups.
Songwriter or composer: write music for artists, film, TV, or theatre.
Music journalist or critic: write about music for publications or online platforms.
Studio session musician: record for artists, adverts, or soundtracks.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music: a Level 4 qualification that takes your practical and theoretical skills further, often available at further education colleges.
BA (Hons) in Music or Music Performance: a full undergraduate degree at university, for which this btec music qualification is a recognised entry route.
Music Production or Sound Engineering courses: if you want to move into studio and production work alongside performance.
