Music Performance & Industry

Summary

Turn your passion for music into a professional career. The BA (Hons) Music Performance and Industry course at LMA is designed for aspiring musicians, performers, and creatives who want to master their craft and thrive in today’s dynamic music industry.

Whether you're a vocalist, instrumentalist, or songwriter, this degree blends technical training with real-world experience—helping you develop your performance style, grow your confidence, and explore the many career paths available in the modern music world.

From studio sessions to live gigs, you’ll collaborate, create, and perform your way towards a future in music.

Why Study Music Performance at LMA?

Hands-on experience in real industry settings

From day one, you’ll be working in state-of-the-art rehearsal spaces, studios, and live venues—mirroring the environments used by today’s professionals. You’ll gain practical skills across performance, songwriting, recording, and music production, preparing you for the fast-paced music world.

Collaborate, create and perform with other artists

At LMA, collaboration is at the heart of everything. You’ll work with fellow musicians, performers, producers, and technicians on exciting creative projects, from songwriting to full-scale live gigs—building networks and friendships that last beyond graduation.

Learn from working professionals with industry insight

Our tutors are active musicians, producers and creatives with first-hand experience of the music industry. Their mentorship helps you stay ahead of trends, understand real-world expectations, and navigate everything from performance technique to the business of music.

Course Modules - Level 4

Module 1: Studying Music Performance and Industry

Get to grips with how today’s music industry really works in this exciting introduction to key genres, pioneers, and industry practices. You’ll explore how musical styles have developed, understand how they are structured and classified, and investigate some of the most influential figures and events in music history. Alongside this, you’ll build essential academic skills and digital research techniques that will support your success throughout the course. Perfect for gaining a solid foundation in the business and culture of music performance.

Module 2: Songwriting

Develop your creativity and craft as a songwriter in this hands-on module exploring structure, lyrics, and melody across genres. You'll learn songwriting principles, test out different styles, and respond to creative briefs to write original material. By the end of the module, you’ll have created and performed your own songs, built a portfolio of original work, and developed your voice as a music creator.

Module 3: Skills for the Musician

Strengthen your musicianship as a vocalist or instrumentalist and refine your performance skills. This practical module focuses on building technical ability, exploring your artist identity, and growing your confidence on stage. You’ll develop as both a solo and ensemble performer, improve your stagecraft, and explore how to present yourself professionally as a music artist.

Module 4: Music Live Performance

Get ready to take the stage! In this exciting module, you'll explore the dynamic world of live music performance through rehearsals, ensemble work, and two performance opportunities—a studio show and a full live gig. You’ll gain practical experience across styles and settings, improve your rehearsal techniques, and understand the standards expected in professional live music environments.

Course Modules - Level 5

Module 1: Exploring Music Performance and Industry

Dive into the dynamic world of music with this module that unpacks the cultural, political and ethical issues shaping today’s music scene. You'll analyse how music products are made, interpreted and consumed while exploring key debates and trends across the creative industries. Learn how to critically examine two music works, use digital tools to support your analysis, and explore sustainability in music. Perfect for building your awareness of music's wider social impact and refining your research and communication skills.

Module 2: Advanced Songwriting and Composition

Take your songwriting to a professional level by learning how to write for artists, clients and diverse platforms like film, games and TV. This hands-on module builds your skills in digital production using DAWs, composing for briefs, and understanding how to pitch creative proposals. You'll explore composition styles across genres and gain real-world experience in writing and producing polished, market-ready tracks. Get ready to write, create, and collaborate like a pro.

Module 3: Advanced Skills for the Musician

Refine your technical and creative performance skills through solo and ensemble work in both live and studio settings. You’ll develop your unique musical identity, expand your repertoire, and explore diverse genres and performance techniques. With a focus on self-evaluation and professional development, this module equips you with the tools to evolve as a confident, expressive musician ready to take on new performance opportunities.

Module 4: Write, Record, Perform as a Band

Step into the reality of being in a working band. From auditions and songwriting to recording and gigging, this module gives you the chance to create, rehearse and perform original material with your band. Explore what makes a successful band, build your sound, brand and fanbase, and perform at a live gig. You'll gain industry insights and develop the creative, collaborative and technical skills needed for success in the music industry.

Course Modules - Level 6

Module 1: Music Major Production

Step into your final year with a major production project that brings together everything you’ve learned so far. In this module, you’ll explore selected musical works and creatively reinterpret them for live performance, working as part of a professional-style team. From planning and rehearsing to producing and performing, you’ll gain hands-on experience in creating a full-scale, original music performance. You’ll also consider industry expectations, audience engagement, and ethical and sustainable practices in music production. This module helps you refine your technical skills and stagecraft, preparing you for the demands of real-world performance settings.

Module 2: Music Performance Showcase

Your showcase moment is here. This module gives you the chance to pull together your best work and present it to a professional audience, highlighting your skills, style, and artistic identity. Working solo and in groups, you’ll select and perform a diverse repertoire that reflects your versatility and strengths as a musician. You’ll also reflect critically on your development and positioning in the music industry, making strategic decisions about how to communicate your unique voice. Perfect preparation for a career-launching performance or audition, this is your opportunity to shine as a confident, employable music professional.

Module 3 - Promotional Portfolio

Prepare to launch your dance career with a comprehensive promotional portfolio. You’ll learn how to market yourself professionally through showreels, websites, digital branding, CV writing, and promotional materials. Industry insight sessions and career planning workshops will help you identify your target audience and employment sector while giving you the tools to present yourself confidently to agents, employers, casting directors, and producers across the performance industries.

Module 4 - Industry Investigation

Take control of your learning by researching a topic that reflects your personal interests and future career goals within the creative industries. You’ll explore an area of contemporary debate, emerging trend, or professional issue in depth—applying research skills, critical analysis, and academic writing techniques to create a fully developed research project. This independent investigation allows you to showcase your intellectual curiosity and professional insight alongside your performance training.