sixth form music college
MUSIC PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION & BUSINESS COURSES
The Rhythm Studio’s sixth form music course is a 2-year full-time programme designed to prepare students for university and careers in the creative industries. Students complete a selection of music performance, production and business units, alongside a range of career development and enrichment activities, from weekly masterclasses with industry guests to work experience placements, panel events and field trips. Through practical work you will discover how to perform and produce the music you love. You will also learn what successful music professionals are doing now, as well as looking at how the industry has changed and how it might develop in the future.
COURSE LENGTH & TIMETABLE
A two year full time programme, involving classes on 4 days per week during term-time.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is structured to give you an extensive overlook on the three main areas in music: performance, production, and business.
Completing these units will equip you with a wide range of skills, necessary to develop your musical voice, as well as giving you insight on how to begin working in the music industry. From creating your music, to playing it live, to finding your audience, our course will guide you through each step of the process.
Year 1 Modules
Performance: rehearsing music, performing music live
Production: music sequencing and production, radio podcast production, remixing and production
Business: managing a social media campaign, managing a music event
Year 2 Modules
Performance: performing music to camera, performing as a session musician
Production: recording studio sound, collaborative project, composing music for media
Business: marketing music, setting up a music business
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prior music experience at GCSE, Grade 5 or similar.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English and Maths).
A successful audition - applicants should prepare for an interview, a portfolio presentation, an audition performance, a written assessment and a listening test.
QUALIFICATION
A nationally recognised Level 3 Extended Diploma equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
PROGRESSION
University or directly to employment in the creative industries.
FEES
If you are aged 16-18 on 1st September of the academic year, and you have been resident in the UK / EU for the previous 3 years, you will be entitled to FREE TUITION.
Former RS student James Carter of Snakehips onstage at Coachella Festival.
RS alumni Shamime Ibrahim beatboxing with Jason Mraz at Hollywood Bowl.
“‘The teaching staff all seem to be kind, understanding and inspiring, which, in my mind allows my child to focus on his creative endeavours feeling supported, and not with anxiety about meeting a “checklist” - but can express himself as an artist.’”
