Music & Music Technology

If you're passionate about music, build your sound and shape your future in the music industry at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Choose your course

Develop your technical ability, creativity and confidence in our professional recording studios and performance venues.

Music & Music Technology overview

Whether you're interested in live performance, recording, production or the wider creative industries, our music programmes will help you hone your talent through practical projects, performances and studio-based learning.

You'll learn from experienced music professionals, and leave with a professional portfolio.

View all Music & Music Technology courses by visiting the course finder.

What you'll study

Depending on your level, you'll explore:

performance and live musicianship
composition, songwriting and arrangement
recording, mixing and audio production
digital music technology and DAW skills
music theory and sound design
events, staging and industry practice

You can advance your skills on instruments including drums, guitar and piano, as well as in the studio.

Our music facilities

Our professional-grade setup gives you access to:

a technologically advanced RCF sound system
a professional-grade vocal booth
a Pro Tools HD recording studio
Mac editing suites loaded with Logic, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud apps
four music practice rooms
a 220-seat theatre for practice and performance

Learning beyond the classroom

You'll perform at events, collaborate on creative projects and learn from tutors who are experienced music professionals, covering performance, music theory and how to find performance opportunities.

Where it could lead

Our music programmes prepare you for further study or a career in the music industry. You could progress into employment or go on to university, with a professional portfolio that showcases your talent.

You could end up:

performing live as a musician or vocalist
writing, composing and arranging music
recording, mixing and producing music in a studio
working in live events, sound and staging
working in the wider creative industries

Fees & funding

Course fees vary by level. Full-time courses are free for 16 to 18-year-olds. Adult students may also be eligible for funding depending on circumstances.

To find out more, check our Course Fees & Funding page.