Modern Musicianship - Introduction to: NQ (Level 5) (January Start)

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Qualification Qualifications Explained
NQ
Study Mode
Full Time
Duration

18 Weeks - 2.5 Days per week

Start date
Jan 2025
Campus
Springburn
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Course overview

Our new dynamic January start course, Introduction to Modern Musicianship course is designed for aspiring musicians, producers, and industry professionals seeking to develop their skills in music performance, music business, and sound production. Through a blend of practical workshops, hands-on projects, and theoretical study, students will engage deeply with the music industry, gaining the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving music industry.

  • Join us to embark on your journey in music performance, business, and sound production

What you will learn

The NQ course will include a selection of units from the 3 music curriculum areas such as :-

  • Introduction to Recording & Editing
  • Sound production & Engineering
  • Appreciation of Music
  • Music: Organising a Community-based Musical Activity
  • Live Performance
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Music Technical support 

Entry requirements

No formal qualification required, however

National 4 English or above (or equivalent) would be advantageous in addition to a real interest and enthusiasm for the Music Industry

You must be 16 years or over at the start of the course.

For this course, if English is not your first language

  • If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment  here at the College.

Career Opportunities

This course is ideal if you want to develop a career within the Music industry in areas such as Performing musician, Songwriter, Instrumental/vocal tutor

Media composer, Sound Engineer working in the live sector, such as TV, Radio, studio engineer, sound technician, record and promotional companies, Record Label Management, Touring & Live Events Management 

Future prospects

This course could lead to entry in to one of our Music Performance, Music Business or Sound Production courses.

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