Music Technology and Practice | Career Choices

Overview

If you dream of having your own music released, performing on stage or even owning and operating your own recording studio then this sector is perfect for you. Along with learning the theory behind the matter, you will gain hands-on experience in the College's purpose built recording studios where you will work with industry standard equipment.

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Career Choices

The music industry is a diverse and expanding career route which offers opportunities to work in television, radio and the web. There are also opportunities to become self-employed or get into teaching.

Career Progression Routes

Careers students could progress into following completion of a music course at Middlesbrough College include:

Studio Engineering | DJ-ing | Radio and Television Work | Professional Performing | Computer Game Sound Design | Musician

CAREER COACH

EMPLOYERS

Nitelights

Tees Music Alliance

CVFM

Ten Feet Tall

R&B

Why study with us?

Music students have access to three recording studios and five control rooms equipped for surround sound
Our on-campus theatre is the perfect venue for music students to perfect their live performance skills
We regularly ask music students to showcase their musical abilities at college open events and award presentations gaining valuable, practical experience
Many of our previous students have progressed onto university to study everything from sound engineering and design, to music performance and management
Local industry connections allow students to get a taste of working in the industry whilst advancing their CV