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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music N
I never
dreamt my tracks would actually be selected. As well as being aired to thousands
of listeners, I got to talk about my music live on air
Kaney Charlton BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology
Music-making student Kaney received national acclaim when his electronic track Braveheart was handpicked to be Track of the Week on the Radio 1Xtra airwaves – the sister station to Radio 1. He has since had two more tracks played too!
“I never dreamt my tracks would actually be selected. As well as being aired to thousands of listeners, I got to talk about my music live on air.
“Underpinning all my music is everything I learnt at Northampton College. I came here in 2009 and once I finish I plan to stay on and move on to a two year Higher National Diploma in Music Production which I might then top up to a degree by studying for a third year.
“I make all my music using only a keyboard, computer and two speakers and with my student loan I want to get a pair of new monitors and more equipment but other than that I’ll keep making music as I am.
“My ambitions are to be touring and doing gigs. There’s no better feeling than DJ’ing my own music. I’ve recently returned from Belgium and hope to do lots more abroad. For now, I’ll keep studying, learning the theory behind music-making and picking up all the tips and advice I can get from my tutors.”
Type ‘Kaney – Braveheart’ into YouTube to listen to one of his nationally-acclaimed tracks.
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How long? Two years
What do I need? You will need either:
Four GCSEs at Grade C or above including English, or
BTEC First Diploma at Merit level (including GCSE English at Grade C or above), or Level 2 part-time music practitioner qualification at Merit level.
You must also have an ability to demonstrate music skills at an audition.
What will I study? This is a practically-based course and includes a portfolio of performances and theory based assignments. You’ll study:
• Music performance techniques • The sound and music industry • Improvising music • Listening skills • Pop music in practice • Music theory and harmony • Composing music • Music in the community • Working and developing as an ensemble • Arranging music • Music keyboard skills • Aural skills • Special subject investigation • Session techniques • Music and society • Planning a music project • Singing techniques and performance.
What can I do next? Progression to further qualifications such as:
• HND Music Practice or HND Music Production • Degree in Music Performance or Music Technology • Employment.
Further specialist music training (e.g. instrumental performances courses).
Course Code: LB3CSDEMC FB12
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