Music (Performance pathway)

Hone your skills as a performer and get ready for a brilliant career in the music industry.

Gain all the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you’ll need to perform at an advanced level. Get ready to pursue your passion for playing music as a profession as we nurture your musical development.

At Birmingham you'll receive instrumental or vocal tuition through one-to-one lessons by leading professional performers from the University or the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. You can also take advantage of the early performance opportunities available through our Collective for Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR).

You'll develop and refine your skills as a performing musician through expert individual tuition and performance classes, seminars, and tutorials. You'll also enhance your professional skills and gain the knowledge you need to build a music career, as well as transferable skills for other career paths.

- We’ve taught music since 1905 and have a strong reputation as a Music department at the forefront of cutting edge developments in the field of practicing and studying music. This is reflected in our diverse module options covering current UK and worldwide music practices.

- Take advantage of our fantastic music facilities, such as the Bramall Music Building, and the University Music Hub’s superbly equipped recording studio and flexible rehearsal spaces.

- Turn your passion for music into your career with our practical employability module, providing you with the tools to be a successful music professional.