This pathway of our practice-based, industry-focused course equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a sustained career as a songwriter or performer, or a combination or both.
Through continuous support and feedback from professionally experienced tutors you develop your skills across performance, songwriting and production of song demos along with essential business knowledge and practical experience. Underpinned by a thorough understanding of music theory; you leave as a highly skilled and educated songwriter and performer able to make decisions to take control of your career.
Number of places available each year: 20
/ YEAR ONE:
Instrumental/Vocal Technique 1 /
Songwriting Techniques 1 /
Music Skills 1 /
Music Professional & Creative Practice 1 /
Popular Music Studies 1 /
// YEAR TWO:
Instrumental/Vocal Technique 2 /
Songwriting Techniques 2 /
Music Skills 2 /
Music Professional & Creative Practice 2 /
Popular Music Studies 2 /
/// YEAR THREE:
The Music Professional /
Popular Music Research /
The Solos Performer /
The Songwriter
Most modules are assessed by practical portfolio submissions of songs, compositions, demos and performances. You also produce a final research paper relevant to your interests and career.
Practical/written work ratio
80% practical work / 20% written assignments
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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Email:h.ashton@lipa.ac.uk
Phone:0151 330 3000
Email:admissions@lipa.ac.uk
Phone:0151 330 3000
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HF
At Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
