Music Performance Foundation Degree FdA

Develop expertise in music performance, composition, song-writing and production through a range of industry-standard projects and academic work.

 

You’ll have opportunities to develop your musical skills in your chosen instrument (or vocal) – whether it be pop, rock, jazz or classical. You’ll also be taught how to apply your performance and production skills in commercial environments, such as session musicianship, studio recording, music production and composition for film and TV.

 

The programme offers access to well-equipped rehearsal spaces, performance areas and recording studios. Leicester College boasts an Apple Pro training centre and an Ableton-certified training centre, which means students have the option to gain professional certification alongside this course.

 

Key features:

  • Develop your knowledge and expertise in the practices, techniques, and technologies involved with music performance, composition, and production.
  • Receive weekly one-to-one training from a specialist instrumental or vocal tutor.
  • Leicester College has professionally equipped rehearsal rooms and recording studios and is the region’s only Apple and Ableton accredited centre .
  • You’ll be able to benefit from teaching by industry-active professionals and visiting guest lecturers. Previous guest lecturers have included professionals who’ve worked with or for Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Kasabian, Happy Mondays, Pet Shop Boys, Pulp, The Subways, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Erasure, Arcade Fire, Beverly Knight, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Ray Davies, Eric Clapton, Heaven 17, Tina Turner, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds festivals, The Charlatans and Nine Inch Nails.
  • Students have enjoyed opportunities to visit the Big Chill Festival, Rammstein, The Killers, and Download Festival.