Music

Studying music allows you to develop a large number of vital personal skills including team work, collaboration, self-discipline, communication and resilience. You have to be driven and motivated to become a successful musician, regardless of whether you want to go into a music-related career or learn an instrument for a hobby. BTEC Music provides many opportunities to perform in large and small groups, which gives an insight into what it’s like to be in a band, and you will explore a wide variety of musical styles. There are also opportunities to develop your IT skills through engaging in Music Technology.

Effective communication skills are vital to any role or career path you may take. In order to be successful, you need self-discipline and resilience and employers in all sectors will expect you to take initiative and be reliable. Learning to play an instrument and performing in front of an audience is an example of coping under pressure, which is crucial for many high-paid jobs. You also develop self-confidence from these experiences which will help you perform well in interviews. In addition, many colleges and universities like to see a music qualification on a student application as they know how demanding the courses are and it shows you are a well-rounded person.