Music Performance Foundation Degree

This two-year foundation degree in Music Performance and Music Business, awarded by De Montfort University (subject to validation), is an industry-facing programme that offers tuition and training in a wide range of themes and subjects, relevant to the performing musician seeking a career in the industry.This modular course will develop your expertise in music performance, composition, song-writing and production via a range of industry-standard projects and academic work. You will work closely with related discipline areas such as dance, acting and music technology. You will be taught by industry active professionals, use some of the best equipment available in the Midlands and learn relevant work skills.You will have a strong applied understanding of music theory, performance and other related disciplines required by this dynamic sector. You will develop vital industry required skills through the unique work-based learning aspect of the degree, reinforcing individual subject specialisms in commercial environments such as session musicianship, studio recording, music production and composition for Film & TV.Combining musicianship, entrepreneurship and technology, the programme offers access to well-equipped rehearsal spaces, performance areas and recording studios. At Leicester College, we are an Apple Pro Training Centre, a Roland Academy, and an Ableton Certified Training Centre. On completion of this foundation degree, you will have the choice of being able to top-up to a BA in Music, Performance and Technology at De Montfort University.