Music (Popular, Contemporary and Commercial)

About this programme

This course is for musicians who want to take a broad approach to working across the music industry and to succeed as performers, session musicians, media composers and producers. Expert one to one instrumental tuition, music creation (composition and arranging) and music production techniques are at the heart of your training. This is supplemented by improvisation, and aural and rhythmic skills workshops. You will also gain a thorough understanding of music theory and develop your practical and business skills which will support you to achieve your professional and creative goals. You will also gain a deeper understanding of core popular music academic and research skills. You train in, and draw inspiration from, a diverse, culturally eclectic, creatively experimental and industry relevant learning environment. You can collaborate with musicians working across an exciting variety of genres and styles, as well as dancers, filmmakers, engineers and live music managers. You will benefit from regular visits from industry guests, masterclasses, A&R showcases and auditions. Performance opportunities include bi-weekly Songwriters’ Showcase and Jukebox Shuffle (live covers with house band), weekly live band gig nights for new original music, and 2ube Xtra, an annual showcase festival of around 50 original live band performances in the Paul McCartney Auditorium and other LIPA venues. Vocal ensembles and choir also appear in public shows including the annual Christmas Concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.