Music and Sound

If you aspire to pursue a career in the music industry, the HNC Music course is your stepping stone to success. Fuelled by your passion for music, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to make your mark. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this course offers a transformative journey through studio and live performance experiences.

Join the HNC Music course at Ayrshire College for a passionate journey into the music industry. Benefit from an exclusive collaboration with BBC Radio Scotland Introducing. You will learn a diverse skillset, including stagecraft, song writing, and recording techniques. Network with professionals and showcase your talent at live gigs. After completing this course, progress to HND Music or pursue music-related careers. Your qualifications and determination open doors to music opportunities.

To apply for this course, you'll need:

• a genuine passion for music
• Higher Music
• plus Core Skills at Level 5 OR relevant NC course at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent (eg. Access to HNC Music)
• musical performance ability in at least one instrument or voice at Higher level
• an audition and interview with us

If you don't have formal qualifications but have life experience, then we'll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.

Some of what you may study:

• stagecraft
• audience interaction
• technical performance skills
• stage persona development
• songwriting
• understanding song structures and creating original compositions
• composing, exploring various techniques and styles and crafting musical compositions
• recording techniques, including multi-track recording processes music theory
• fundamentals on-performance aspects: explore the fundamentals of music business covering key areas crucial to the industry

Work Placement

each student will have a job role working with events or business with our Record Label, Sun Turtle Records. In addition to these enriching experiences, you'll dedicate up to a day each week to rehearse with your band in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studio complex. Furthermore, there's the exciting possibility of showcasing your talents at live gigs in the college theatre, as well as at local pubs and clubs across Ayrshire.

After you have successfully completed this course, you may have several paths to choose from: progress to HND Music pursue a music performance or production degree at a university explore various career options in the music industry, including roles like Professional Musician, Music Teacher, Music Producer, DJ, and more Your qualifications and abilities, coupled with determination, open doors to a diverse range of music-related careers. For more information on the course or application details, please get in touch with us.

Music playing skills, music software skills, composition, music theory, stagecraft, research skills

Ayrshire College has developed exceptional working relationships with key industry partners, fostering a dynamic learning environment for its students. Collaborating with BBC Scotland, students gain invaluable real-world insights, enhancing their media and broadcasting skills. The partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers opportunities for aspiring performers and artists to connect with renowned professionals. Centrestage provides a platform for students to engage in community arts, while industry leaders like AVID and Sonnox offer specialised software and technical training. These partnerships enrich the college's curriculum, offering students practical experience, industry exposure, and the tools to succeed in their chosen fields.