Program Overview

Music Performance Diploma

Overview

ACM’s Level 3 course in Music Performance is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at Higher Education level or building a career as a Musician. Students can choose from Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals disciplines and are given access to a host of lectures, tutorials, workshops and masterclasses led by the same world-class music industry professionals that teach on our Higher Education programme offerings.

Details

Award

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production

Modes of Study

• Full time
• Blended

Study Level(s)

• Diploma

Campus Delivery

• Guildford

Duration

• 2 Years - Level 3 Extended

UCAS Points

• Up to 168 (equivalent to three A-Levels at A*)

Progression Options

• Students can enrol directly onto a two year Degree programme

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 16
• At least 4 GCSEs (A* – C or 9 – 4 grade) or equivalent level 2 qualification
• English and Maths GCSE (A* – C or 9 – 4 grade)
• Suitability for the programme will also be assessed through interview/audition

Course Units

Level 3 (Year 1)

• Unit 1 – Principles of Music
• Unit 2 – Creating Music
• Unit 3 – Understanding the Music Industry
• Unit 4 – Cultural Awareness
• Unit 5 – Music Production in Context
• Unit 6 – Music Performance in Context
• Unit 7 – Preparation for Specialist Study
• Unit 8 – Collaborative Project
• Instrumental Studies
• Performance Workshop
• Music Theory and Ear Training
• Collaborative Workshop

Level 3 Extended (Year 2)

• Unit 9 – Advanced Music Performance and Production Skills
• Unit 10 – Specialism Study
• Unit 11 – Progression Preparation
• Unit 12 – Extended Project Proposal
• Unit 13 – Extended Project
• Instrumental Studies
• Performance Workshop
• Music Theory and Ear Training
• UCAS
• Industry Insight
• Marketing and Promotion
• Further Personal Development
• Experiential Tasters

Tutors

• Nat Martin
• Aly Duff
• Matt Jones
• Tobias Alexander
• Pete Friesen
• Jon Duff
• Mark Taylor
• Joe Yoshida
• Leo Appleyard
• Vince Hearn
• Rob Harral
• Pat Hughes
• Sarah Geary

Career Credits

• Pete Friesen: Guitarist for Alice Cooper, The Almighty and Bruce Dickinson
• Jon Duff: Rhythm magazine, Chris Norman and Shakin Stevens
• Mark Taylor: Simple Minds, Elton John, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Cult, Jimmy Cliff, and Belinda Carlisle
• Joe Yoshida: Katie Melua, Mika, Toseland, Mike Batt, Joel Compass, Akala
• Leo Appleyard: Universal Records, Decca Records, Bonfire Records, Gold of My Own, Jo Harman, Beating Heart Label, Cat Delphi (MOBO), Duncan Eagles
• Vince Hearn: Master’s Degree in Contemporary Music Performance
• Rob Harral: Glastonbury, Boardmasters, Shambala, national television and radio platforms
• Pat Hughes: Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), John Cooper-Clarke, Toyah, Ray Keith, The Disorientee
• Sarah Geary: Paul Young, Edwin Starr, Hot Chocolate, Bonnie Tyler, Crowded House and James Blunt
• Nat Martin: Jo Harman, Sam Barks, and Robert Fripp
• Aly Duff: Chad Smith, The Royal Albert Hall
• Matt Jones: 13 years of guitar teaching expertise and 7 years as a studio recording engineer
• Tobias Alexander: Suzi Dian and Soweto Kinch, touring extensively and supporting acts like the Noisettes and Calvin Harris with their band This Beautiful Thief

Fees

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Audition Guide

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