In this practical one-year course, you’ll discover one of the most exciting cities in Europe – London or Berlin – while developing the expertise you need to succeed as a performer. Our Creative Capitals are musical hotspots, each home to a multitude of festivals and world-class venues spanning diverse genres.

London and Berlin are both committed to supporting original music pubs, bars and clubs are ideal for discovering local artists and even showcasing your own performance skills. Surrounded by major record labels, promoters and agents, your path to success is just around the corner.

During your course, you’ll be encouraged to collaborate with like-minded individuals across many creative disciplines. You bring the passion and sense of adventure, and we’ll help you develop your performance skills, connect with industry stakeholders, and ultimately advance your career. Whether you’re a bassist, drummer, guitarist, keyboardist or vocalist, you’ll learn from experienced industry professionals and attend masterclasses from those who have truly ‘made it’.

In terms of teaching, our instrument-specific small group workshops offer you the chance to hone your skills in an extremely supportive environment. Alongside your peers, you’ll learn the theoretical and practical aspects of performance, all the while curating your bespoke portfolio.

The Popular Music Performance pathway allows you to delve deep into various aspects of music performance, including technique, theory and technology. Throughout the course, you’ll master core instrument skills and performance techniques, and the strong vocational element means that you’ll also be proficient in musical interpretation.

And you’ll venture far beyond the world of performance: in the Music Creation module, you can use your imagination to craft exciting tunes while also expanding your knowledge of music theory. In order to fully prepare you for your music industry career, we’ll also teach you the ins and outs of digital audio workstations.

All our CertHE courses feature a ‘Studio Project’ module, which is designed to immerse students in real-world working practices and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. Using our state-of-the-art live rooms and rehearsal rooms, you can develop a musical masterpiece that reflects your unique interests and talents.

So, if you’re ready to create music, and to make friends and memories that will last a lifetime, then join us in London or Berlin and let your creativity soar.