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RSL Level 3 Creative Music Industry Course in Luton

Cost£25.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyRSL
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About this course

RSL Level 3 Creative Music Industry Course in Luton. Classes run full-time at Luton Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. The course covers music performance across a wide range of styles, with a focus on modern popular music. You'll also build practical skills in music business, planning, and promotion. An audition is part of the entry process, and you'll need GCSE English at grade 3. The course runs over two years.

Who this course is for

This course is intended for students working in any musical discipline who wish to develop a professional approach to music performance. The focus is on modern popular music but students will work in a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar styles within this general area. The course also provides a grounding in many of the practical and associated business, planning and promotion skills required to succeed as a working musician. However, the course’s thoroughly professional ethos and transferable skills in self-development, leadership, group work and managing large-scale projects will benefit students with career aspirations in many other areas.

Entry requirements

In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have:

GCSE English - grade 3

In addition, you will need an appropriate level of vocal or instrumental proficiency, to be assessed by the course teaching team at audition.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across a range of musical styles, working by ear and from standard notation.
  • You'll strengthen your aural skills and music theory through practical projects.
  • You'll build knowledge of the music business, including planning and promotion.
  • You'll complete extensive written research, listening tasks, and reflective journals.
  • You'll practise working in group and workshop settings, as well as independently.
  • You'll develop transferable skills in communication, leadership, and managing large-scale projects.

How you will learn

Learning takes place mainly in group workshops and ensemble settings, with some individual work. You'll be taught practical techniques and music theory in lessons, then apply them through challenging performance projects. Assessment is through coursework assignments, written research, reflective journals, and practical performance. You'll also attend rehearsals outside timetabled sessions as part of your development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Luton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need an appropriate level of vocal or instrumental proficiency, which will be assessed at audition before the course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Session musician: performing in studios or live settings across genres
  • Live performer or touring musician: playing concerts and events professionally
  • Music teacher or tutor: teaching instrument or vocal skills privately or in schools
  • Music promoter or events coordinator: organising and marketing live music events
  • Band or artist manager: handling bookings, promotion, and planning for musicians
  • Music producer: working in studios on recording and production projects

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Music Performance or Production: a natural next step if you want to specialise further before entering the industry.
  • BA (Hons) in Music, Music Business, or Music Production: many universities accept this qualification for degree entry, letting you go deeper into performance, composition, or the business side of the industry.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or HND in Music: a work-focused higher education route that combines practical and business skills.
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