Music Performance Courses

Studying music performance gives you structured access to professional venues and equipment, expert guidance from active industry professionals, and a community of like-minded creatives. While you can practice on your own, a formal course accelerates your development through regular performance opportunities, constructive feedback, and industry connections that open doors to gigs and collaborations. You'll also learn the business side, how to market yourself, secure bookings, and build a sustainable career - alongside technical and creative skills, all while being surrounded by other musicians who push you to refine your artistry.

Absolutely! Our Music Performance degrees welcome all genres and styles, including rap and hip-hop. You'll develop your lyrical skills, flow, delivery, and stage presence through our Vocal Artistry & Music Production or Songwriting & Music Production degrees. You'll also learn production techniques essential to modern rap, from beat-making to studio recording, while receiving one-to-one vocal coaching tailored to your style. Many successful rappers and hip-hop artists benefit from formal training in performance, production, and the business side of music - skills you'll develop throughout your studies at dBs.

You can write songs for yourself as a performing artist, create material for other artists and bands, compose music for film, TV, games, and advertising, or develop content for music libraries. Many songwriting graduates work as session musicians, music producers, A&R representatives, or music educators. The combination of creative writing skills and production knowledge you gain also positions you well for roles in music publishing, artist development, and music supervision.

No - you'll have full access to our professional-standard instruments, equipment and facilities throughout your course. However, many students choose to have their own instrument for practice at home, which helps accelerate their development. Our tutors can advise on the best equipment for your budget and goals.

Yes! Performance opportunities are built into all our Music Performance courses. You'll have regular showcases, external opportunities, and live performance projects as part of your curriculum. Beyond your timetabled sessions, you'll also have access to student-led performances and events, working alongside event management and live sound students to gain real-world stage experience.