Dani Messenger
Music
Dani studied Music with us at Kendal College. she then attended The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) gaining a first class honours degree in Music, Theatre & Entertainment Management and has been a freelance Events Manager since 2021.
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Max Ferguson
Music
Max studied Music at Kendal College. He then progressed on to study English Literature and Language at the University of Glasgow and is now a Photographer, Artist and Writer.
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This course will introduce you to and develop your skills within music performance, production and the creative commercial opportunities within the arts sector. You should be enthusiastic, have an active interest in music and be willing to participate in group activities and to work creatively as a member of a team.
By completing this course, you will achieve a University of Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production.
You will have the opportunity to perform as both a soloist and as an ensemble. You will learn how to creatively use music software using professional standard equipment as well as using our professional recording studio. Units you will study include live music performance, sound recording, composition using music software, critical listening skills and personal music project. You will learn how to perform popular and world music from a range of genres; how the music industry operates, how to work as part of a team and crucially how to record and mix audio and midi. These units make it possible for you to take a performance or a technical route, depending on your interest and skills. You will be required to audition for this course.
There is a music-related residential visit as part of this course which will help to further build your skills within the industry.
All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main programme. Those students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 at GCSE in these subjects will continue to work towards these important qualifications at a level suited to them. Methods of Study include: Coursework, E-assessment, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment, Task-based Controlled Assessment Aural Examination, Multiple Choice Examination, Written Examination.
Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including English or Maths; or a Level 1 Diploma at Merit Level. You will also be required to audition for this programme.
After Your Course
Students usually progress on to Level 3 Diplomas in Music, Performing Arts or Technical Theatre. Work experience opportunities as a musician, music technician or music journalist.
Fees
£2000.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for full-time students. There is the opportunity to pay in instalments if your course has a duration of 15 weeks or over. Please get in touch with Student Services for more information.There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.
You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:
- You are aged 16 to 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year and are not studying at another school or college
- Have a gross annual income of less than GBP25,000 (means-tested benefit or salary)
- Have a household income under GBP35,000 and are in financial hardship (bursary funding)
If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.
