Free Level 2 Creative Music Industry Course in Blackburn. Classes run full-time at Blackburn College, five days a week during the day. The course covers both music performance and music technology, using industry-standard equipment including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Avid C24 and Allen and Heath mixing desks. You'll also gain practical experience through work placements, giving you a grounding in how the creative music industry operates. The course runs for one year. You'll need four GCSEs at grade D or grade 3 to apply.
Who this course is for
This course is great for you to get to grips with both Music Performance and Music Technology at Level 2. We use state of the art equipment to give you the best possible experience. We have industry standard facilities, hardware and software, such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro software, Avid C24 and /Allen & Heath GSR24M desks and a range of professional quality microphones. The course offers valuable experience which sets students on a career focused trajectory through work experience and practical study. On Level 2 Music you will work closely with local employers, experience guest lectures from industry professionals and take part in field trips.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade D/3
What you will learn
You'll develop music performance skills using professional-grade equipment.
You'll learn music production and recording techniques using Pro Tools and Logic Pro software.
You'll work with industry-standard mixing desks, including the Avid C24 and Allen and Heath GSR24M.
You'll use professional microphones and understand how to capture and shape sound.
You'll gain hands-on experience of how the creative music industry works through work placements.
You'll build a working knowledge of both the technical and performance sides of music.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on studio work using industry-standard facilities. Assessment is practical and coursework-based, reflecting real creative music industry tasks. Work experience forms part of the course, giving you applied learning alongside your classroom study. Blackburn College will confirm the full assessment breakdown when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer, working in recording studios or independently.
Studio engineer, operating recording and mixing equipment.
Live sound technician, managing audio at events and venues.
Session musician, performing for recordings or live productions.
Music promoter, organising events and managing artists.
Content creator, producing music-led audio and video content.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology or Music Performance, the natural next step after this creative music industry qualification, deepening your technical and creative skills.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music, a broader qualification that can support progression to higher education.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or degree in Music Production or Music, for those aiming toward professional or academic careers in the creative music industry.
