Free Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time during the day over two years. This is one of the few level 3 music performance and production qualifications focused specifically on electronic music. You'll develop production skills across areas such as beat-making, composing, and recording, taught by professionals with hands-on electronic music experience. The course suits those serious about a career in music, whether as a producer, composer, or recording artist.
Who this course is for
This highly practical course will provide you with skills in audio engineering, studio production and live sound production. You will work with skilled music industry professionals in our modern professional recording studio and concert venue.In the studio, you will be taught recording, mixing and mastering, and studio management skills. As well as producing original tracks for other students, you will have the opportunity to produce/engineer for external clients including local bands, solo artists, and songwriters.Another focus of the course is live sound production, with many live concerts designed and produced throughout the year. You'll learn live mixing skills, PA system setup and maintenance, lighting design and operation, lighting rigging, stage and rig design and construction, pyrotechnics, projection technology, power distribution, events management and stage crewing.If you're interested in a career as a studio producer, engineer, live sound mix engineer, stage manager, lighting designer/operator, lighting rigger, pyrotechnician, then this course is for you.
What you will learn
You'll develop electronic music production techniques, including beat-making and track arrangement.
You'll build skills in composing original music for different contexts and audiences.
You'll learn recording techniques used in professional music production.
You'll explore the music industry and what it takes to establish yourself as an artist or producer.
You'll create a portfolio of original productions to showcase your work.
You'll develop performance skills relevant to live and studio settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and studio, taught by music professionals with electronic music experience. Assessment is project-based, with coursework and practical work forming the core of how your progress is measured. You'll build and present productions as evidence of your skills throughout the two years.
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
Music producer: create and produce tracks for artists or your own releases.
Beat maker: produce instrumental tracks for commercial or independent release.
Recording artist: write, record, and release your own music.
Composer: create original music for media, games, or live performance.
Studio engineer: support recording sessions in a professional studio.
Music content creator: produce music and audio for online platforms.
Live sound technician: manage audio at live events and venues.
What you could study next
Degree in Music Production or Music Technology: a natural next step if you want to develop your skills further at university level. Many universities recognise UAL qualifications for entry.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music: a two-year higher education qualification available at some colleges, focused on professional music practice.
Degree in Songwriting or Composition: if you want to specialise in writing and creating music across different genres and formats.
