Free Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers both the performance and production sides of music, giving you a broad foundation across the industry. You'll develop skills in live performance, studio production, and the technical craft behind recorded music. Check the Itchen College website for entry requirements before you apply.
Who this course is for
1618
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop skills in live music performance across a range of styles and contexts.
You'll learn studio recording techniques and how to produce music professionally.
You'll work with digital audio workstations (DAWs) and production software.
You'll study music theory and how it applies to both performance and production.
You'll explore songwriting, arrangement, and composition.
You'll build an understanding of the music industry, including how it operates commercially.
You'll create a portfolio of work that demonstrates your performance and production abilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshops, studio sessions, and classroom teaching. Assessment is largely coursework-based, including performances, production projects, and a portfolio of work. There are no formal written exams. You'll be assessed on the quality of your creative output and your ability to reflect on and develop your practice over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer: create and shape recorded tracks in a studio setting.
Session musician: perform on recordings and at live events for other artists.
Sound engineer: manage audio for live events or studio recordings.
Music teacher or tutor: teach performance or production in schools or privately.
Live events technician: handle sound and technical production at venues.
Recording studio assistant: support producers and engineers in a professional studio.
Content creator (music): produce original music for online platforms and media.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Music Production or Music Performance: a degree at a conservatoire or university, building directly on your Extended Diploma. The UAL qualification is recognised by many higher education providers.
HND in Music: a two-year higher national qualification if you want a vocational route into the industry before committing to a full degree.
BTEC Higher National in Music Technology: a specialist route if you want to focus on the technical production side of the industry.
