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Free Level 3 Music Course in Penzance – Penwith College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day.

The course covers live performance, music production, and recording. You'll work with technology, develop your production skills, and create your own tracks. It also introduces you to how the music industry works. The course runs over two years. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including maths or English. It helps to play an instrument to a good standard.

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

Who this course is for

Do you love music? Would you like to learn more about performing, working in the industry and producing your own professional tracks? The music industry is one of the driving forces behind the British creative industries that provides some of the most diverse career opportunities and creative challenges, plus it is also really good fun. If you enjoy creating, recording, playing music live with technology, working with other creative minded people on interesting projects, whilst making a living from all of these, then Music Performance and Production is the option for you. It will provide you with insights and experiences into the roles of a music producer, sound engineer, music technology performer, commercial industry executive and journalist.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs Grade 4 or above including either maths or English and preferably be able to play an instrument to a good standard.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop live performance skills on your instrument or voice.
  • You'll learn to record and produce music using industry software.
  • You'll create and mix your own professional tracks.
  • You'll study music technology and how to use it in a studio setting.
  • You'll explore how the music industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll collaborate with others on creative music projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions, studio work, and classroom study. Assessment includes performances, production projects, and coursework. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units are assessed through live performance or recorded submissions.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or records as a session or touring artist.
  • Music producer, creates and produces tracks in a studio environment.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for live events or recording sessions.
  • Music technologist, works with digital audio tools in production or broadcast.
  • Studio assistant, supports recording sessions and production workflows.
  • Music teacher, delivers music tuition in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music Production or Music Technology, for deeper specialist study at university level.
  • A degree in Performing Arts or Commercial Music, if you want to develop your performance career further.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Audio Engineering, for a technical route into broadcast or studio work.
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