Music Performance and Production

UCAS code: MPPT

Here's what Bedford College Group says about its Music Performance and Production course.

The HNC & HND in Music offers a practical pathway into the music industry as either a Performer or within a production role. The first year builds on the skills developed during Level 3 and focusses on advancing Instrumental practice and music theory as well as preparing for a career in the music industry.

You will have the option of studying for either a production or performance career, but will also have the fundamentals of both to draw on. Students work in state of art music facilities with industry professionals and create a portfolio of material to boost your career opportunities.

Further study and career options include: University for a Top-up Level 6 year. Higher Level Apprenticeship Get a job in the Industry straight from the course Careers would include; Session musician, Recording artist, Solo artist, Producer, Sound engineer, Technician, Teacher

Unit 1 – The Music Industry Unit 2 – Marketing and Promotion for Musicians (Pearson Set Unit 3 – Professional Development Unit 16 – Music production fundamentals Unit 22 – Applied Music Theory Unit 23 – Performance Unit 24 – Instrumental Technique Unit 25 – Song writing

Practical assessment and coursework