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MUSIC PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION & BUSINESS

The Rhythm Studio’s state-funded Sixth Form Music Performance, Production & Business course is designed to offer students a comprehensive foundation in these fundamental areas of the contemporary music. Through practical work students learn how to create, perform and promote the music that they love, while discovering the work of successful music industry professionals and organisations, and exploring current music industry trends.

COURSE CONTENT

A selection of music performance, production and business units equip students with the necessary skills to develop their musical voice and offer insight into how to begin working in the music industry. From creating your music, to sharing it with the world and 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 Music Event, Managing A Social Media Campaign

Year 2 Modules

• Performance: Performing Music To Camera, Performing As A Session Musician

• Production: Recording Studio Sound, Composing Music For Media, Collaborative Project

• Business: Marketing Music, Setting Up A Music Business

Musicianship Classes

Musicianship classes complement the core modules, providing students with opportunities to expand their existing knowledge or explore entirely new topics. These range from cultural studies, to songwriting, via technological innovations and specialised performance and production techniques.

Live Performance Workshop

This class is designed to help you develop your ability to prepare for and participate in a musical ensemble, simulating the environment of a session band, as well as providing you with a deeper understanding of the major genres in popular music.

Group Tutorial & Masterclass

Each week students attend Group Tutorials, covering personal, social, health education and citizenship, or Masterclasses lead by guest tutors from across the music industry.

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.

• Please see our application guide here.

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.