Music

This dynamic course is tailored for musicians looking to enhance their instrumental skills, elevate their stage presence, and deepen their musical knowledge. Whether you're just beginning or striving to advance your career, this program equips you with the expertise and confidence to succeed in the music industry—
all within a fun, relaxed, and supportive atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment with specialist, well-equipped teaching spaces, and expand your skills by participating in the vibrant musical activities offered at the Music Academy. Perform in the cutting-edge Nidum Arts Centre at Neath College and join inspiring ensembles such as the Jazz
Band, Funk Band, Orchestra, and Choir. With opportunities to showcase your talent at renowned venues like Swansea Arena, Brecon Jazz, and Birmingham Town Hall, you’ll have countless chances to grow as a musician and even form your own band!

The music industry presents an exciting and diverse range of career paths, from performing on global stages to working in film, television, recording studios, and cruise ships. Whether you aspire to be a musician, composer, studio engineer, or music educator, this course provides the ideal foundation to launch your journey. Graduates have gone on to study at prestigious institutions such as the Royal Welsh College of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music, and the University of West London, while others have successfully started their own businesses, applying both the practical and theoretical skills gained from the course.

The units, taught by industry professionals, will empower you with hands-on experience in music performance, production, composition, and the business aspects of the industry.

The programme will include lectures, practicals, studio workshop and tutorial sessions.

Year 1 Modules Include:

Instrumental Technique
Music Performance
Marketing and Promotion for Musicians
Professional Development
Recording Technology
Arranging and Remixing
Applied Music Theory
Music for Sound and Picture

Year 2 Modules Include:

Advanced Composition Techniques
Advanced Music Production
Advanced Performance Skills
Creative Research Project
Live Arrangement Skills
Musical Direction in Practice
Creative Portfolio

You will have to complete presentations, written assignments and practical assessments, including live performances, and recordings and scores of arrangements and compositions.