Our music technology department is inviting both 16-18 and adult applicants to join their music technology, performance and production courses. Our courses are flexible and focussed on your key interests and skills, helping to push your career further and offer insight into the music industry and the wider creative sector. Find out more below.
Infirmary Records @Chesterfield College
Our industry standard studio Infirmary Records is not only there for students to access as part of our courses, but is also used commercially by bands and artists recording EPs and albums – students will benefit from the same high-quality facilities and equipment and be part of a growing community of local artists, singers, songwriters and producers. Not only that, but they’ll also receive discounted rates for studio bookings with our commercial recording engineer.
A Place To Progress
Our professional music tutors offer a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, so no matter where you’re at on your journey, there will always be new things to learn and skills to develop. We’re conscious of new performance techniques and emerging music trends, making sure the experience you receive puts you in a great position for the future. The courses we offer are suitable for different levels of experience and provide the flexibility to focus on the pathway that’s right for you.
Find information on all our music courses here.
What will I learn on a music technology, performance and production course?
Our courses will introduce you to the world of music and a range of activities essential to the development of your skills and knowledge, no matter what path you choose to take in the music industry. These can include composition, listening skills, performance rehearsals, music technology, studio engineering, live sound and stagecraft, but there’s always more to discover.
We will offer an insight into the paths you can take and what part of the industry will best suit you and your specialities and interests.
Performance Opportunities
As well as playing events and gigs in our in-house venue at college, bands and artists will have the opportunity to perform at other locations in the local area and further afield, developing a fan base and creating connections with like-minded musicians, artists, promoters and venues.
Atlanta Cobb visited the college to speak about the music industry.
Atlanta Cobb visited our college to speak to our music students about life in the industry. She spoke about how her career started and what she is currently working on. We spoke to Atlanta prior to her presentation about her career so far and the advice she has for our students who are just starting out.
Careers
Our courses will give you the skills you need to start your journey in the music industry, leading to a wide range of possible careers.
These include:
Session Musician, Composer, Guitar Tech, DJ, Stage Crew, Producer, Mix Engineer, Promoter, Sound Designer.