Music Performance and Production – Level 2 Diploma
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 35 weeks
- Study Full-Time
- Location Carlisle College
Qualification Gained
Level 2 UAL Diploma in Music Performance and Production
More about the course
Do you dream of playing in bands at amazing venues, producing the next big hit or starting your career in live sound on stages across the globe?
This course is the perfect place to begin your journey. This qualification is designed to give you a taster of what it’s like to work in a range of areas across the industry.
Taught by a range of industry professionals with a wealth of experience we strive to help you actualize your musical goals.
You will study a range of topics while utilising the state-of-the-art facilities that include industry standard equipment and software, fully equipped rehearsal spaces and large performance theatre where you can create your own recordings.
You will work in bands to learn and rehearse songs in a range of styles that will be performed at a number of gigs that take place throughout the year. Contextual studies will give you an in-depth knowledge of the history of popular music and the circumstances that inspired the creation of some of the most seminal musical works.
Samir Kesous
L3 Music Performance & Production TutorI am a college music lecturer, guitarist, bassist and music producer with over a decade of experience performing, recording and producing music. I have played in bands since the age of 16 and have been producing music for just as long, working across both sample-based hip hop and more traditional band-based recording and production. My primary musical interests are hip hop, soul and jazz, as well as guitar-driven music. I studied music at Kendal College before completing a BA (Hons) in Music at Leeds Metropolitan University, followed by a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education. I am passionate about teaching and supporting students as they develop their creative identities and professional pathways. Working closely with students also keeps me connected to emerging artists and current musical trends, which continues to inform and inspire my own creative practice.
Anna Atkinson
Course Leader L3 Music Performance & ProductionAnna is a musician based in Cumbria and has been performing since an early age on piano/keys, saxophone and vocals, which has enabled her to gain extensive experience in the live/recording music industry. Originally trained in classical piano, Anna then studied jazz, pop & commercial music and has performed in several local bands, as well as writing and recording original material. Anna currently goes out as a soloist performing Ibiza anthems on her sax and also provides piano/vocals for events. This performance experience has created many creative partnerships for the college, which contribute to the ‘Inspire Me’ work experience programme, as part of the L3 Music Performance & Production course. Anna has also composed an original score for a children’s musical theatre production of Billionaire Boy and created the Cumbrian music competition ‘Teens That Rock’. Music projects are updated each year to ensure they are current, fun and creates a well-rounded musician with lots of transferrable skills. Anna feels very lucky that she gets to work with aspiring musicians and support their aspirations. Musical Director credits at college include Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, The Boyfriend, Grease, Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Our House, 9 to 5, Heathers.
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