I have enjoyed it, it’s had its ups and downs but it has definitely been positive for the most part. The most difficult part to face is finding work after graduating.

I like the facilities for the most part, though more practice rooms could never hurt even if that is an unrealistic request. The Library is well stocked and I’ve rarely needed to search elsewhere in order to find something I need.

Disability support was helpful helping me to recover from my tenosynovitis.

I guess it’s ok, I’ve never really had anything much to do with the union at LCoM.

Travelling Man is my favourite shop to go to, even if it more expensive than online due to all the events they organise.The Elbow Room or Fab Café is my place of choice if I ever end up going out late.

None at LCoM, have however joined LUUMS, Anime & Manga and Sci-Fi at Leeds university. More music and nerd-dom in essence.

The best part of my course I feel is the amount of opportunities I have available to me. The contact time I get with my 1 to 1 tutor for the violin is invaluable as well as the other modules which hopefully help prepare myself for later life. LCM does have some negative aspects, in particular, the general administration is very unorganised. For example, masterclasses and workshops are informed to students at very short notice so there is little time to prepare, and results in very poor attendance by participating students and audience members.

Hard. Will need a lot of work outside of just playing which my modules choices will help with.

Joseph stones house, whilst well equipped was prohibitively expensive. The only saving grace was that it was part of the College building, meaning making my way to lectures and other college activities.

I have learnt so many things in LCM already and yet still many improvements I can make as a musician and the skills I have. I look forward to becoming the musician I will be when I leave the college.

The facilities are excellent. I am always booking practice rooms and making use of all the space and resources. I do wish the practice rooms were sound proof as practice can often be distracting if there’s anyone next door – which there normally is!

I have used the student support services to assist with application for post-graduate studies who were very helpful in filling forms and guidance on possible future courses.

The SU are organised and do a lot for the student community.

Leeds is an excellent city with lots to explore. I am only just beginning to discover what Leeds offers with music. I like the concert venues here and the plays that are on at the West Yorkshire Playhouse which is right next to LCM.

I take part in Chamber orchestra which is a great experience but the rehearsals are scheduled really poorly. They are condensed down to two intensive weeks of rehearsals which can last for 6 hours. This means that you do not have enough time to practice your parts and it also impacts on your on-going studies. This was organised by the senior faculty who need to address this issue.

The course is very practical and there are many playing opportunities for both soloists and ensembles. The lecturers are excellent and know what they are talking about, I have learnt a lot within musical theory and performance. I have raised some issues in regards to the setting of the performance assessments. Lower year students are examined in small rooms which feel very claustrophobic, and yet you are expected to perform in the Venue which has a 200+ seating capacity for your final year recital. LCM is lacking in the way of preparing you for real performances on a public stage.

The LCM VLE always advertise job opportunities for students to undertake during their time in LCM and post-graduation opportunities.

I live from home.