Music Technology & Practice

Music Technology and Practice

Careers in Music Technology and Practice

If you dream of having your own music released, selling out venues as a performer or even owning and operating your own recording studio then this sector is perfect for you. The music industry is a diverse and exciting sector which offers opportunities to work in television, radio and theatre. There are also opportunities to become self-employed or get into teaching.

Careers: ❱ Studio Engineering ❱ DJ ❱ Radio and Television Work ❱ Musician ❱ Professional Performing ❱ Computer Game Sound Design

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Musicians Average salary - £24,292

Sound Engineer Average salary - £29,365

AV Equipment Operators Average salary - £20,789

Teaching Professionals Average salary - £33,826

600 new jobs are projected in the music sector by 2027!

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Studying with us

Our music students have access to three recording studios and five control rooms equipped for surround sound. We also boast the MC Theatre which is the perfect venue for music students to perfect their live performance skills. Along with learning the theory behind the matter, you will gain hands-on experience where you will work with industry standard equipment.

You will gain valuable, practical experience and have the opportunity to showcase your musical abilities at College performances including open events and award presentations. Our local industry connections will also allow you to get a taste of working in the industry whilst advancing your CV.

Did you know?

New city music venue NX Newcastle is set to create 100 new jobs in £1.75m project! Newcastle's former O2 Academy will be transformed into a new music venue which is part of the Electric Group that will create hundreds of new jobs and is expected to open in October.

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Student profile Annie

Annie Lince Music (Performance) Level 3 Previous school: Outwood Academy Bydales Annie is now a freelance musician

“I can’t thank Middlesbrough College enough for helping me to pursue my dreams. I have loved studying here and I’ve learnt so much - coming to Middlesbrough College has been one of the best things I could have done!”

Vocational Music Technology and Practice courses

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Level Course title

L2 Music (Performance)

L3 Music (Performance)

L2 Music (Production)

L3 Music (Production) How will I be assessed Duration

You will be assessed through set assignments and performances using practical work and observation. 1 year

You will be assessed through set assignments and performances with practical work and observation. 2 years

You will be continuously assessed through practical assessments, tutor observations and written assignments. 1 year You will be assessed through written submissions, presentations, practical assessments and verbal discussions. 2 years

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Higher Education courses

❱❱ Jazz & Popular Music ❱❱ Music Technology ❱❱ Music Performance & Management ❱❱ Sound Engineering & Design

Progress to Uni

Example of where our students go

UCM University Centre Middlesbrough