Looking to start a career as a performer, songwriter or session musician? Solent University’s BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance programme combines practical and vocational learning with an in-depth study of the music industries.
Solent’s popular music performance programme teaches students a range of skills balanced with academic, research and critical-thinking proficiencies that are relevant to many different careers.
The course features extensive study of the music industries including copyright, contract law and career pathways. Students are also expected to develop transferable skills in research, IT, presentation, teamwork, creative thinking, communication and project management.
Student learning is aided by free access to our industry standard facilities. These include nine recording studios (networked with Protools HD and Logic Pro), a range of mixing workstations equipped with Digidesign mixing desks, and a production lab with 24 Apple workstations (with Pro Tools|HD, Logic Pro and Sibelius). You’ll also have access to large rehearsal rooms equipped with full backline and PA.
Beyond timetabled seminars and workshops, students are encouraged to engage with Southampton’s music scene. By promoting or performing their own shows, students can cultivate their talents and expand their understanding of real-world arrangement, composition and stagecraft.
What does this course lead to?
Graduates have gone on to various roles, including a wide range of professional musicians, music teachers and industry positions. Some of the organisations course graduates have worked for include Rock Out Music School, Thunderfoot Records and Totton College.
Who is this course for?
Students from a range of musical backgrounds will are well catered for on Solent’s popular music performance programme. Whether its guitar, drums, vocals, electronic music or songwriting, students are supported by experts as they learn to shape a career around their talents.
