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Music Level 2

Grimsby Institute

Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN34 5BQ

National Award (BTEC)
Level 2
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Grimsby Institute
1 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

Turn your passion for music into a future career with our dynamic music course at Grimsby Institute. Whether you want to perform live, produce chart-topping tracks or running your own studio, this course gives you the skills and experience to make it happen.

If you’re interested in a career in the music industry—whether performing on stage, producing tracks in the studio, or managing live events – our music course at the Grimsby Institute can help you turn that passion into a profession.

Course Details

Designed for creative and ambitious students, the course blends performance and production skills with essential knowledge of the wider music industry.
Learn in our fully equipped music suites, digital audio workstations and industry-standard production software like Logic Pro X and Ableton and learn how to write, perform, produce and market music. Whether you want to be in the spotlight or behind the scenes, this course opens the door to a wide range of roles in today’s music and creative industries.

Our studios are complete with powerful Apple Mac technology, complemented with the latest digital work surfaces. We believe our recording studios really set us apart and are the best for recording in the local area. Our four fully-equipped rehearsal spaces will allow you to perform with like-minded musicians, complemented by a full backline of Tama drums, Marshall, Orange and Blackstar amplification and full vocal PA to ensure your rehearsal is as professional as possible.

By studying with us, you’ll be building a strong foundation for further study at university, starting your own music business or freelancing career, or stepping straight into an industry full of exciting possibilities.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.

Entry requirements

Level 2 – 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

Admission subject to successful audition

Your next steps...

Successful students may progress onto the next level in their chosen subject, into employment or an apprenticeship, or, after a level 3 qualification, to Higher Education

Progress to a music-related degree, such as Music Performance, Music Production or Sound Engineering. We have our own Level 4 degree courses in Popular Music Performance and Music Production for those serious future music industry pioneers!

Launch a career as a performer, session musician, sound engineer, composer, producer or music teacher

Music events management and media production

Start your journey as an independent artist, building your brand and managing your own releases and gigs

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