Free Level 3 Music Course in Chatham – MidKent College Medway Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Chatham. Classes run at MidKent College Medway Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll develop your playing through live band sessions, solo performances, and session musician work. The course also covers music theory, improvisation, composition, and arrangement using Logic Pro. You'll learn about marketing, promotion, and events in the music industry. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. You'll also need to pass an audition on your primary instrument.

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

Who this course is for

Fine-tune your existing skills and become a well-rounded musician ready for university or a career in the music industry.

This highly practical course will give you the opportunity to improve your performance skills, with activities including live band and solo performances, composition and arrangement (using Cubase, Logic and Sibelius), improvisation and notation.

You will also learn about ear training, marketing, promotion and events. Performances and practical tasks are the main methods of assessment but you will need to complete some written assignments You will have the opportunity to perform in front of people in the theatre, live room and other external venues You will also be encouraged to attend live gigs and performances throughout the year This is a study programme which includes English, maths and work experience in addition to your main programme

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your performance skills through live band and solo work.
  • You'll build session musician techniques used in professional settings.
  • You'll study music theory, improvisation, and composition.
  • You'll arrange music using Logic Pro.
  • You'll learn about music industry organisations and how they operate.
  • You'll explore marketing, promotion, and events in the music industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical performance sessions, both solo and with a band. Classroom time covers music theory, composition, and arrangement. You'll use Logic Pro for production work. Assessment includes live performances, coursework, and practical projects. Classes run full-time during the day at MidKent College Medway Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Medway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or in studio sessions.
  • Music producer, creates and records tracks for artists.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for live events or recordings.
  • Session musician, plays on recordings and live tours.
  • Music events coordinator, organises concerts and industry events.
  • Music promoter, markets artists and manages bookings.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music Performance or Music Production, for those wanting to specialise further at university level.
  • A degree in Sound Engineering or Music Technology, for learners focused on the technical side of recording.
  • A degree in Music Business or Arts Management, for those drawn to the industry and events side of the course.

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