Commercial Music

About this programme

A one-year programme that offers the foundational knowledge of being a working musician. Study will take place in well-equipped music technology suites and rehearsal rooms, with occasional live performances at an established live music venue. Learn musical skills, alongside working in a band and participating in regular live performances. Other areas of study include songwriting, music technology and music marketing. Hone your music technology skills, create a variety of music to different briefs, run live sound at real music venues, and take control of our recording studios. Other areas of study include career planning, event organisation and more. This degree is all about developing the skills, knowledge, and experience to build a career in the modern music industry. Develop your music project using our industry-standard studio and rehearsal facilities. This MA programme will give you access to an abundance of high-profile industry practitioners and professionals. The ever-growing network will become a significant asset with regards to networking, advice, support and guidance. The course is designed to support and develop professional practice for anyone wishing to create, further develop and secure employment opportunities in the music industry. Existing facilities include purpose built sound-proofed rehearsal rooms, two state of the art recording studios, two music technology suites, teaching rooms, lecture rooms, specialist instrumental rooms, a DJ production room, and tutorial rooms. Platform One have a wealth of meaningful links with the modern music industry