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£9,535 per year
Start Date
January, September* (subject to validation)
Duration
3 Years
+ Foundation: 4 Years
Institution Code
L83
UCAS Code
MPP
COURSE OVERVIEW
The music industry has changed. Today’s successful musicians are multi-instrumentalists who can produce their own music, manage their own projects and capitalise on their online channels. LCCM’s BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production course is aimed at producing versatile, musically literate graduates with the skills, theoretical knowledge and networks needed to develop lasting careers as professional musicians. Learning from professional musicians working in the industry, whether it’s engineering a live recording or building your profile as a professional musician, the BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production offers a pathway to your future in music.
EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
- Touring Band Member: Plays as a hired musician for major artists, bands, or productions.
- Orchestral or Session Musician: Works in live and studio settings for recordings, films, and commercial music projects.
- Musical Director (Live Shows): Arranges music, directs rehearsals, and manages band performances for live shows.
- Pit Orchestra Musician (Theatre/Opera): Performs in theatre productions, operas, or ballets.
- Cruise Ship/Corporate Band Performer: Plays in high-end venues, luxury cruises, or corporate events as a professional instrumentalist.
- Virtual Session Musician: Offers remote recording services for global clients via platforms like Fiverr and SoundBetter.
- Ethnomusicologist/World Music Performer: Specializes in unique or traditional musical styles for niche audiences.
- Instrument Technician (Touring & Studio): Works backstage handling instrument setup, maintenance, and technical support.
- Instrument-Specific Educator: Specializes in high-level instrumental coaching (e.g., jazz guitar, classical piano, gospel drumming).
COURSE DETAILS
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
SEMESTER 1
Your Modules
- Harmony & Theory 1
- Music Industry Landscape
- Music Programming 1
- Principal Instrument 1
- Professional Performance 1
Optional Modules
- Songwriting 1
- Studio & Production 1
SEMESTER 2
Your Modules
- Harmony & Theory 2
- History of Popular Music
- Music Programming 2
- Principal Instrument 2
- Professional Performance 2
Optional Modules
- Songwriting 2
- Studio & Production 2
SEMESTER 1
Compulsory modules
- Harmony & Theory 3
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 3
- Professional Performance 3
- Jazz Performance 3
- Songwriting 3
- Studio & Production 3
- Music Directing and Arranging 3
- Music Programming 3 Sound Design
SEMESTER 2
Compulsory Modules
- Harmony & Theory 4
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 4
- Songwriting 4
- Studio & Production 4
- Professional Performance 4
- Jazz Performance 4
- Music Programming 4 Contemporary Electronica
- Musical Directing & Arranging 4
SEMESTER 1
Compulsory modules
- Harmony &Theory 5
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 5
- Songwriting 5
- Studio & Production 5
- Professional Performance 5
- Jazz Performance 5
- Musical Directing & Arranging 5
- Artist Development 1
- Music Teaching 1
SEMESTER 2
Compulsory Modules
- Working in the Music Industry
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 6
- Songwriting 6
- Studio & Production 6
- Professional Performance 6
- Jazz Performance 6
- Musical Directing & Arranging 6
- Artist Development 2
- Music Teaching 2
TUTOR HIGHLIGHTS
PAT COTTON
Programme Leader for BMus Music Performance & Production
From his early days playing Glastonbury in the ’90s to sharing stages with acts like The Levellers and Carleen Anderson, Pat’s musical journey has been diverse and dynamic.
A genre-spanning artist, he’s moved effortlessly from Punk and Grunge to Jazz and Soul, showcasing both creative and performance versatility. In the mid-’90s, his acclaimed bass sample CD gained recognition in top music magazines, and he later revived his grunge band, Laughing Boy, earning airplay on XFM.
Beyond performing, Pat has built a respected career in music education, teaching at LCCM and examining for Rockschool. His journey began as a postboy at Polydor in the ’80s, and in 2023, he was named UK Music’s Tutor of the Year, cementing his status as both an accomplished musician and inspiring mentor.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95