Foundation Degree in Popular Music Practice

Access to Music and the RNCM have joined forces to offer a unique new course providing vocational training for high-level musicians who intend to work as session/freelance musicians in all areas outside the classical music sector. It is the UK's only Foundation Degree for would-be session musicians situated within a major international conservatoire. Principal study is available in guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, keyboard or vocal. 

By taking the course you will:

• Enhance your instrumental technique and application through weekly 1.5 hour one-on-one instrumental sessions with top professionals
• Develop and refine your musical skills to an advanced level
• Gain valuable experience through relevant work-based learning
• Understand the requirements of studio and live sessioning
• Understand how to contextualise yourself and your music in relation to today's music scene
• Learn directly from professional players
• Start to network and make contacts
• Understand how to promote and market yourself
• Gain a recognised and relevant qualification
  

For information about Entry Requirements and Auditions, visit the Access to Music website.
You must apply for this course through the Conservatoires Admissions Service UK: CUKAS