Music: Commercial Music, BA - 2017/18

Dudley Ross , one of our guitar tutors, was recently awarded first place in the British Blues Awards songwriter category: Our Commercial Music course is designed for creative students wishing to develop their performance and/or sound production skills in a predominantly popular music context. You can choose to specialise in either Performance or Sound Production and there are a range of options which you can take as you progress through the course, closely allied to each specialism. Weekly individual instrumental and vocal tuition is provided for all students taking Performance in years one, two and three. Most of our modules are built on practical creativity with a strong emphasis on your development as a practitioner in commercial music and a particular emphasis on the composition, performance and production of music for commercial application. In addition the course aims to motivate you to study the social significance of music as a cultural practice, and to gain an awareness and understanding of the breadth of activity encompassed within the music industry. Ethan Maltby , Associate Tutor has written shows for stage that have toured UK and European Theatres as well as writing music for both the FA and UEFA cup finals. Top reason to study this course Commercial Music at Canterbury Christ Church University is taught by a dynamic staff-team of tutors, many of whom work as performers, songwriters, music producers and composers, who are dedicated to enabling you to enhance your skills as a musician in Commercial Music. “Choosing to Study Commercial Music at Canterbury Christ Church University has been a fantastic decision. From day one it enables you to gain a further understanding of the commercial music industry, whilst developing the skills needed to become a part of it. University has given me the confidence and the platform to perform original music and advance my skills in a professional working environment.” Oliver Lavery year two student