A1 Professional skills for the music industry
● Learners will explore the expectations and professional skills required to succeed in the industry:
o time management
o self-discipline
o working with others
o correct and safe use of equipment
o identifying resources required
o auditing existing skills and maintaining a development plan.
A2 Planning and communicating music skills development
● Planning development processes.
● Strategies for skills development.
● Managing equipment and resources.
● Methods of capturing musical development, such as:
o digital or traditional portfolios, including studio track sheets, production notes, rehearsal diaries, screenshots, key milestone performances and reviews from others
o recorded auditions
o compositional sketches
o raw recordings
o drafts
o application of effects
o initial mixes.
● Having a clear and organised approach to communicating:
o key points in the process are referenced and in a logical order o images, videos and recordings are clear
o written commentary supports the quality of work.
● Sharing and commenting on work:
o social media, e.g. SoundcloudTM, FacebookTM, YouTubeTM
o jam sessions, improvisation sessions, mixtapes, demos, sharing samples, remixing and reworking, white label, remote collaboration.
B1 Development of technical music skills and techniques
● Development processes:
o individual development routines
o identifies technical exercises for development o includes setting goals
o includes monitoring and tracking of progress.
B2 Development of music skills and techniques
● Developing musical skills appropriate to style and context, such as: o timing and phrasing
o using rhythm and pitch in the creation or recreation of music
o using equipment, instrumentation or software appropriately
o expression
o combining instruments/sounds
o health and safety in the use of equipment and/or instruments.
● Applying skills development to the creation of content/material:
o creative intentions
o skills needed
o stylistic accuracy
o creation of content/material.
● Music performance:
o tuning (if appropriate)
o learning repertoire
o physical preparation and exercises
o instrumental or vocal technique
o practise routines such as scales, etc.
o following accompaniment
o stage presence.
● Creating original music:
o exploring and extending ideas
o using structure effectively
o using rhythmic and melodic patterns
o development of harmony.
● Music production:
o using software instruments
o using audio and software tools
o manipulation techniques
o inputting and editing audio
o using effects
o structuring music.