▸ RSL ACCREDITED · LEVELS 1–3

Music Performance

Turn creativity into confident performance.

Develop as performers, building confidence, stage presence, and technical ability through structured practice, rehearsal, and live performance.

39 weeks/year
1–3 days / week
In-centre
Ages 12–25
SKILLS
Timing
Collaboration
Confidence
Live performance
▸ WHAT MAKES OUR COURSES DIFFERENT

More than a class. A real route in.

Accredited by RSL.

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Built to industry standards

Develop the core skills used by professional performers, including rehearsal techniques, live performance, timing, and collaboration.

Real performance mastery

Students build technical ability on their chosen instrument or voice, developing control, consistency, and confidence through regular practice and performance.

Creativity and expression

Performance becomes a way for students to express themselves, explore their identity, and connect with others through music.

Confidence through real experience

Students perform regularly, building confidence from intimate group sessions to formal stage performances.

Recognised qualifications

RSL-accredited, providing a structured pathway into further education, training, or opportunities within music and the wider creative industries.

▸ COURSE LEVELS

Clear structure. Measurable progress.​

Our courses offer clear progression, ensuring students build skills, confidence, and independence over time. This structured growth is reflected in our course levels, each designed to move learners forward at the right pace.

L1
FOUNDATION
L2
DEVELOPMENT
L3
REFINEMENT
FE / INDUSTRY

Level 1 · Foundation

Students build confidence through basic performance skills, rhythm, timing, and simple pieces.

Level 2 · Intermediate Development

Students improve technique, expand repertoire, and begin performing with greater control and confidence.

Level 3 · Professional Mastery

Students refine their style, develop stage presence, and build performances they’re genuinely proud of.

Each stage builds confidence through real performance and visible progress.

Key information

RSL-accredited and span 39 weeks annually, with flexible options for 1, 2, or 3 days per week, available in-centre. A typical day runs from 10 am to 2.30 pm.

▸ EXPERT-LED INSTRUCTION

Taught by people who get it.

Courses are delivered by experienced music industry professionals and certified, DBS-screened tutors. Everything is designed around how our students think and learn:

▸ OUTCOMES THAT MATTER

Students don't just learn. They actually create.

Our focus is always on what comes next for each student. We define success by their readiness for the world,  without asking them to change who they are. Our students don’t just learn, they:

Re-engage with the purpose and joy of education
Build confidence through real work
Develop technical and problem-solving skills that transfer into careers
Gain recognised qualifications and professional portfolios
Progress into further education, apprenticeships or employment
Leave looking forward to what comes next
▸ SUPPORTING PROGRESS

The Ignite Method.

Re-engaging with education takes time. It’s not something to be rushed. Through our Ignite Method, we guide students from disengagement to meaningful progress by focusing on what they need, how they learn, and what genuinely engages them.

Every young person is understood: how they think, how they learn, and what makes them come alive. That’s how confidence rebuilds and progress begins.

▸ COURSE CONTENT

From first practice to professional performance.

The curriculum moves you from foundational concepts to professional-grade performers, level by level.

LEVEL 1

Certificate in the Creative Music Industry

CORE PERFORMANCE SKILLS

Building confidence through rehearsal and live practice.

TIMING AND COORDINATION

Developing rhythm, control, and consistency.

REPERTOIRE BUILDING

Preparing and performing simple musical pieces.

LIVE BASICS

Understanding equipment, setup, and performance environment.

LEVEL 2

Extended Certificate in the Creative Music Industry

REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES

Developing structured practice and personal goals.

EXPANDING REPERTOIRE

Performing across styles and genres.

LIVE PERFORMANCE

Planning and delivering live sets

MUSICAL INFLUENCES

Exploring artists and shaping personal style.

LEVEL 3

Diploma in the Creative Music Industry

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE

Refining technique, control, and musicality.

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Improving through structured reflection and practice.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

Planning and delivering polished live sets.

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

Working with others to create and perform.

INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Understanding promotion, audiences, and income opportunities.

▸ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Who it's for.​

Our Music Performance courses welcome neurodivergent young people aged 12-25, typically with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). We provide Level 1, 2, and 3 courses. Students join at the level that matches their current ability.

Our courses are suitable for those seeking a supportive learning environment designed for diverse needs and backgrounds.

Most of our students arrive having found traditional education challenging. What they all bring is a willingness to try again, build new skills, and find people who get them.

▸ TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Find out if we're the right fit.

Speak to our team about referrals, placements and next steps.
No pressure, we know this is a big decision.