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Free Level 3 Music Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration70 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers performance, production, and the skills you need to work in the music industry or move into higher education. You'll train in a dedicated performance space, and the course suits a wide range of musicians, from vocalists and guitarists to drummers and brass players. The course runs for 70 weeks.

Who this course is for

Have you got a natural musical talent? Do you want to pursue a career as a musician, sound engineer, or producer? This course is an excellent place to start.

The two-year UAL Level Three course in music will provide you with the skills and knowledge to progress into higher education or the music business. This course is designed to suit a wide range of musicians from drummers and guitarists to vocalists and brass players. You will be based in our own dedicated performance space which has a 180-seater theatre, dressing rooms, dance studios, rehearsal rooms, recording studio, MAC suite, and technical theatre workshop.

The emphasis in Year One is focused on building your skills as a musician and developing your confidence for live performances. You will be introduced to music technology and be able to create and edit tracks. You'll also look at musical styles and explore well-known songs as well as having the chance to write your own material. You will perform as a band and as a solo artist if you wish.

Year Two is designed to build on these skills and techniques to enable you to create your own recording projects, set up a label, perform gigs at a variety of venues, and prepare music for publication. You will meet a variety of industry professionals and have support to plan your career.

The Lincoln College music course has a very high acceptance rate into music colleges such as BIMM, Goldsmiths, and Leeds College of Music and Production.

During the course, you'll:

  • Learn about the history of popular music
  • Learn about the music industry
  • Learn about music theory
  • Learn about music production
  • Be encouraged to compose and perform in genres of your choosing
  • Be taught by experienced music professionals who are all involved with the music industry at large such as producers, performers, composers, and session musicians

Entry requirements

You'll need four GCSEs including English Language and Maths at a minimum grade four or a merit at Level Two Diploma in Music or a directly related subject. You will need to produce a creative portfolio of audio/visual work with appropriate work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your performance skills on your chosen instrument or as a vocalist.
  • You'll learn music production techniques, including recording and sound engineering.
  • You'll study music theory and how it applies to performance and production.
  • You'll work in a dedicated performance space to rehearse and present your work.
  • You'll build an understanding of the music industry and how it operates.
  • You'll create and produce original music as part of your coursework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical performance sessions, studio work, and classroom-based study. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and portfolio work rather than written exams. You'll work in Lincoln College's dedicated performance space, giving you hands-on experience in both live performance and music production throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician or performer, playing live or in session work.
  • Music producer, creating and recording tracks in a studio.
  • Sound engineer, managing audio for live events or recordings.
  • Studio technician, supporting recording and production sessions.
  • Music teacher or tutor, teaching instrument or theory skills.
  • Events and live sound technician, working on concerts and venues.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Music or Music Production, available at many UK universities. The UAL Extended Diploma is widely used as a foundation for degree-level study in music.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music Technology or Music Performance, a two-year higher education route if you want to specialise further before a full degree.
  • Specialist short courses in sound engineering, music business, or music technology to build on specific skills.
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