Access to Music

Access - Ayrshire College

Course overview

Discover the art of music, from performance to songwriting and beyond. With hands-on experience, you'll develop your talents, preparing you for further study and diverse music industry roles. Join us to turn your love for music into a thriving career.

Course description

During this dynamic course, you'll explore various aspects of the music industry.

Here's a glimpse of what you may learn:

your musical performance: hone your instrumental or vocal skills, both as a solo artist and part of a band
songwriting: learn the art of crafting songs and understanding how lyrics and melody combine to create captivating music. Develop your own songwriting skills
musical notation: master the fundamentals of notation, including staff and musical notation symbols, harmony, and basic chord function
sound engineering and production: learn to use multi-track recording equipment for audio recording and mixing
MIDI sequencing: dive into the world of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) sequencers, where you'll create, edit, and mix music digitally
music business know-how: gain insights into the UK music industry, including key organisations and career opportunities, as well as promotion

As part of this course, you'll have the exciting opportunity to perform at live gigs in the college theatre, as well as at local pubs and clubs in Ayrshire.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you'll need:

a genuine passion for music
minimum of 2 National 4 level qualifications or their equivalents, with Music included
proficiency in playing at least one musical instrument or singing at a minimum National 4 level
an audition and interview with us

If you dont have formal qualifications but have life experience, then we'll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.

Learning outcome

Music playing skills, music software skills, composition, music theory

Progression

After you successfully complete this course, you may have the opportunity to:

progress to the Access to HNC Music level 6 starting in January
explore your future career options in the dynamic music industry. With the right qualifications and dedication, the music industry offers a wide array of career possibilities, including roles like Professional Musician, Function Band Musician, Music Teacher, Instrumental Tutor, Community Artist, Music Producer, Event Organiser, Music Remixer, DJ, Sound Designer, Dubbing Mixer, Sound Editor, Electronic Music Producer, Guitar Technician, Drum Technician, Performer, Songwriter, and Arranger

Ready to turn your musical passion into a promising career? Apply now and take the first step towards making your mark in the world of music.

Articulation route

Access HNC Music Level 6

Access HNC Sound Production Level 6

Production Arts Level 7