Music - Level 2 Creative Music Industries

This course is now full for September 2025 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within this and other subject areas, which still have places available. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.

If you’ve got a passion for music and want to broaden your skills, develop current musicianship skills and career opportunities through practical learning, then the Rockschool music study programme is right for you.

You will develop your music performance and musicianship skills, gain knowledge of how the current music industry works and learn how to develop compositional skills both in groups and independently. Students will have the opportunity to use the latest recording software and facilities whilst developing their studio recording skills. You will also have the opportunity to discover musical styles and influences of popular music. Additionally, you will work as an active member of a band working towards a range of performances in internal and external music venues. As part of all the courses you will develop your confidence, team working skills, independent study, creativity in writing and performing and showmanship.

Rockschool is the leading accredited provider of rock exams worldwide. Their Vocational Qualifications are taught the world over and are renowned for their practicality, flexibility and creativity. Inspired by the legends of rock, their qualifications are created with you, the musician in mind.

For Level 2 Music an active interest in the subject and the ability to play an instrument is essential.

Future Career and Earning Potentials:

Artist/Performer

Session Musician

Producer

Composer

Music Teacher

Music Promotions Manager £12K-£60K

(Source: National Careers Service)

Examples of some of the units you may study are:

• How to develop your musicianship skills and take part in several internal and external gigs

• The historical aspects and musical characteristics of a variety of key musical genres

• How to compose your own music

• How to create a podcast using music technology

• How to operate studio equipment, record and mix a recording

• Develop key employability skills essential for the music industry (confidence, teamwork, adaptability etc)

• How to record live music and perform in a live recording environment

You’ll be assessed through performances, practical and theoretical based project work in the music industry /performing arts depending on the course level.

On completion with the appropriate pass and English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

After level 2 you could progress to one of the level 3 courses offered at Wakefield College, such as:

Creative Music Industries Level 3 Performance

Creative Music Industries Level 3 Music Technology

The study programme is designed to give you a solid foundation of music performance/technology skills that prepare you for the industry and further studies.

Potential career paths after you complete the programme include:

(Performance)

Performer (in a wide variety of settings), Session Musician, Producer, Studio Technician, Composer, Promoter, Music Teacher, Music Producer, Backline Technician or Community Arts Worker.

(Technology)

Recording Engineer, Record Producer, Live Sound Engineer, Stage Manager, Music Promoter, Music Producer, Film/TV Composer, Sound Designer, Computer Game Composer/Sound Editor, Roadie, Backline Technician, Booking Agent or Music Teacher.