Level 1 Music, Performing and Production Arts Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need 2 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above to apply. The course is taught by working musicians and producers. You'll develop performance and musicianship skills alongside studio recording and music production. There are opportunities to release music on the college's own record label. This is a music, performing and production arts qualification that covers both the creative and technical sides of the industry.
Who this course is for
Delivered by working musicians & producers, this challenging course focuses on introducing the relevant skills, knowledge and experience necessary to succeed as a producer and/or performer in the music industry today. We have outstanding performance and production facilities and offer great opportunities to release music on our record label, Rogue. Working with our industry specialist teaching staff you will reach professional standards of performance & musicianship, studio recording & production and live sound engineering. There will also be opportunities to attend workshops with experienced industry professionals and to perform solo and collaboratively in college and external venues. Working both independently and collaboratively with your peers you will develop the appropriate fundamental knowledge and techniques required to:
-develop instrumental and performance skills -run studio recording sessions and to mix these to a professional standard.
-rehearse, write and perform collaboratively at gigs in college and externally. -compose, arrange and mix with Logic Pro X
-understand the structure of the contemporary music industry and the job opportunities available to you as a producer/performer.
-market and promote releases and live events - as well as yourself as a performer/artist/producer/band member.
Attendance at a Welcome Event, and at Taster Days is required as well as a good reference
Entry requirements
You will need 2 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills to a professional standard.
You'll learn studio recording techniques and music production.
You'll build musicianship skills across your chosen specialism.
You'll gain knowledge of how the music industry works today.
You'll get hands-on experience in performance and production facilities.
You'll have the opportunity to release music on a record label.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical studio and performance work. Teaching is delivered by working musicians and producers. You'll work in performance and production facilities throughout the course. Assessment is likely to include practical projects, performances, and portfolio work reflecting industry standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer: create and record tracks in a studio setting
Session musician: perform on recordings and live productions
Live sound technician: manage audio at events and venues
Music promoter: organise and market live music events
Studio assistant: support recording sessions and productions
Performer or vocalist: work in live or recorded music
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts: the natural next step, building on the skills and knowledge from this course.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music or Performing Arts: a route toward higher education or professional work in the creative industries.
BTEC Level 3 in Music Technology or Music Performance: a recognised qualification for learners focused on a specific area of the industry.
