Music Performance - FdA
Nottingham Trent University
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Music has seamlessly woven its way into games, fashion, film, television, events, and social media like never before. Todays aspiring music-makers must possess the ability to collaborate and adapt to new levels, and Nottingham School of Art & Design provides its music students with innovative, high-quality, practical degrees that reflect the needs of the modern, integrated global entertainment industry.Developing the technical mastery of your instrument or voice is at the core of your studies. ...Read more

Music has seamlessly woven its way into games, fashion, film, television, events, and social media like never before. Today's aspiring music-makers must possess the ability to collaborate and adapt to new levels, and Nottingham School of Art & Design provides its music students with innovative, high-quality, practical degrees that reflect the needs of the modern, integrated global entertainment industry.Developing the technical mastery of your instrument or voice is at the core of your studies. You will hone your skills as a musician through performance, recording, production, and songwriting. In addition, you will study how music has developed, both as an art form and business, into the global industry it is today.Our exceptional staff comprises working professionals who are experts in the music and creative industries. Their extensive experience will guide and inspire you, ensuring you receive an education that is unparalleled in its depth and relevance.Nottingham School of Art & Design has world-class, industry-approved, state-of-the-art facilities featuring incredible recording studio spaces, Mac suites, rehearsal rooms, and its own purpose-built live venue. There simply couldn't be a better environment for you to study what you love.But the experience extends far beyond our remarkable facilities. Here, you will immerse yourself in an unrivalled network of industry connections. From engaging with our esteemed experts in your daily classes to being inspired by a diverse range of guest speakers, you will have countless opportunities to expand your horizons and forge invaluable relationships.Nottingham School of Art & Design is the perfect platform to start building your professional network and shaping your future career.

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13/279
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61st
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46th
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Nick
09 Dec 24

There are loads of facilities that I can use in Uni, such as Boots library and Metronome rehearsal rooms, and I can book out mics. However, I have not used student support..Read more

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64 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£18,250 per year

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Nick
09 Dec 24
Music Performance - BA (Hons)
There are loads of facilities that I can use in Uni, such as Boots library and Metronome rehearsal rooms, and I can book out mics. However, I have not used student support...
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