This course is perfect for students who are passionate about music and interested in developing and improving their performing, writing, and producing skills, with the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating world of popular music and progress to a higher level in the future. This fast paced one-year programme will provide you with plenty of practical, hands-on learning which will ensure a strong foundation for your future progression, whether you want to continue into performance, music technology or even live events production. The course is designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required for future employment within the creative sector, whilst at the same time giving you the opportunity to practice and improve your skills in a range of music related areas, from performance to composition. The music industry is evolving and changing at an incredible rate, and there are many opportunities for musicians to forge an exciting career for themselves through different pathways. You will use our fantastic rehearsal facilities to improve and develop the practical skills required for performing in bands and collaborating with other musicians, and you will develop the techniques needed for playing in a range of styles and genres. You will take part in performances and gigs, you will learn about the history of popular music, the music industry, and you will develop employability skills to prepare you for a career in the industry. You will develop music sequencing and composition skills and you will be given many opportunities to review your progress.