This subject provides an excellent opportunity for creative musicians to develop their composition, production and performance skills. The syllabus includes arrangement, composition, recording, midi, synthesis, sequencing, sampling, and session based performance. Students will also develop mixing and mastering skills for different production scenarios and target audiences. Many of the key skills any musician, engineer or producer will need in the workplace. You will learn how to use a wide range of equipment and software including Cubase and Reason, using a range of virtual synthesisers, samplers and drum machines. Our studio is equipped with an Allen & Heath ZED16R desk and a full range of software synthesisers, effects and dynamic processing applications. You will become proficient in the use of all of the equipment along with our new music technology suite. Students will also study the workings of the music industry along with contract and business skills that will benefit the working musician.