Music Performance Foundation Degree

Instrument and Technique: In this module, you will develop your technical skills and musical insight as a solo performer. Learning will be supported by individual lessons with one of our professional instrumental/vocal teaching staff. You will also study the evolution and development of either their instrument – or the signature vocal sound of their chosen genre. Lectures and independent study will inform your learning and you will also have access to a variety of masterclasses and workshops.

Performance Ensembles: This module is designed to help you to gain a range of key musical skills. You will study playing together in ensembles and improve your aural awareness, as well as learning how to critique your own music-making and the performances of others. On successful completion of this module, you will be able to plan, promote and execute a successful showcase that meets the expectations of your audience.

Music Theory and Composition: In this module, you will discover the basic principles that contemporary music is built upon. You will put theory to use to unlock the compositional and stylistic elements of different musical genres and will be able to illustrate and demonstrate the concepts on the keyboard or a second instrument.

Music Business: This module looks at the business and industry requirements placed on the modern musician to harness your skills and focus them to positively impact your career. The business associated with the music industry and its components rely heavily on individual skills; music makers need to be aware that their own skills in this area are the major driving force behind their success.

Sound Creation Manipulation: This module explores different music software types and the set-up of a modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). This module also explores the theoretical and practical issues of recording and aims to give you a contextual grounding and experience in the historical development of electronic music. The development of