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Free Level 2 Music Course in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Music Performance and Production Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time during the day.

The course offers two pathways: performance and production. On the performance pathway, you develop your skills on your chosen instrument and learn to perform for real audiences. On the production pathway, you compose and produce original music using industry tools. Both pathways cover core musical skills, music theory, and creative projects. The course runs for one year.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

Who this course is for

This course offers two pathways - production and performance. Its ideal for anyone who plays an instrument or produces music or has previously not had the opportunity to formally study these subjects but has an underlying desire to explore them in detail. The course also provides a strong basis for developing confidence and core musical skills to progress on to one of our Level 3 courses.

There are numerous opportunities to compose music for projects, perform in the local community and attend a variety of music events throughout the year.

Our ex-student's tour the world as musicians, sound engineers, event managers, composers for games, film and TV as well as artists in their own right.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs Grade 2 or above, including maths or English at Grade 2.Performance pathway - We will invite you in for an interview, which will also require you sending in a video of your performing/playing your instrument (this will be discussed during your interview). If you are offered a place on the course, will invite you in for a face to face audition later in the year.Production pathway - We will invite you in for an interview, which will also require you bringing in a piece of music you have

What you will learn

  • You'll develop instrumental or vocal performance skills on your chosen instrument.
  • You'll compose and produce original music using professional production software.
  • You'll study music theory and apply it to your own work.
  • You'll record and edit audio in a studio environment.
  • You'll perform for community and college audiences.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work across the year.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshops, studio sessions, and performance opportunities. Assessment is project-based: you'll submit compositions, recordings, and performance pieces as evidence of your skills. There are no written exams. The performance pathway includes a face-to-face audition as part of the application process, and the production pathway requires you to bring a piece of your own music to interview.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or in studio sessions as a professional.
  • Music producer, creates and records tracks for artists or commercial clients.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for live events, studios, or broadcast.
  • Session musician, plays on recordings and live tours for other artists.
  • Music teacher assistant, supports music tuition in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance or Music Production at West Suffolk College, the natural next step after this qualification and a route toward higher education.
  • A degree in Music, Music Technology, or Sound Engineering at university, building on the skills and portfolio you develop here.
  • An apprenticeship in creative or broadcast industries, applying your production skills in a workplace setting.
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