Madrid
2 years Madrid + 1 year Southampton, UK

Bachelor of Arts in Popular Music Performance

Precio primer año €300

Description

This three-year Bachelor's degree will provide you with the most comprehensive knowledge related to the world of music performance and creation. This qualification is designed for those who already play a musical instrument and want to combine live performance with the study of music production environments and music technology, a necessary knowledge to develop artistic projects.

MicroFusa is the most complete music production and sound training center in Spain, with over 30 years of experience, our center has up to seven fully equipped computer rooms with individual workstations based on the reliability of Apple systems, all with standard production software of the music industry (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Native Instruments, Arturia, Waves, etc.) and MIDI controllers (Launchkey, Launchpad, Ableton Push, etc), nine professional recording studios, with both analogue and digital equipment- mixing-consoles (SSL, Midas, Yamaha, Neumann, Shure, Blue, Avalon, TLA, etc), as well as the latest technology, synthesizers, for electronic music production (Moog, Pioneer, Novation, Roland, Korg, etc).

The first 2-years of the course take place at Microfusa, followed by the Top Up course (one year) at Solent University, Southampton (United Kingdom), which you access directly. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know a musically recognised market and at the same time experience living abroad in a vibrant city.

The qualification obtained is double. The Diploma in Music Production from Microfusa, plus the Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Popular Music Performance issued by Solent University. A university degree recognised by the EHEA (European Higher Education Area).

This is an excellent opportunity to become a professional performer of popular music.

Solent University

REQUEST YOUR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT, HERE!

* See the University degrees section to consult the degrees (BA Hons - BSc Hons).

Syllabus

Fundamentals and creation in digital environments

Acquire essential skills in digital technology for music creation, both in virtual environments and in home studios. Develops autonomy in project management from creative and technical perspectives. Subjects and the weekly teaching load of each one:
  • Music Production.
  • Musical Language 1.
  • Branding & Marketing.
  • Songwriting and Lyrics 1.
  • Production Analysis 1.
  • Personalized tutorials.
  • DAW 1 (Ableton Live, Logic Pro).
  • Projects 1.
*Optional and additionally, it is possible to contract a Spanish course.

School workstations and recording studios are available for students for self-study and practice of concepts and complete course assignments. The spaces offered are allocated according to the course requirements and development. Here is a more detailed view of the syllabus of the Diploma in Music Production.

*Microfusa reserves the right to modify the program, always in accordance with the criteria of the Academic Direction of Microfusa and in favor of its improvement and updating.

Advanced and real projects

Delve into advanced sound production techniques and collaborate on real artistic projects. Participates in all stages of production, from creation to mastering. Subjects and the weekly teaching load of each one:
  • Studio Production techniques.
  • Musical Language 2.
  • Music Business.
  • Songwriting and Lyrics 2.
  • Production Analysis 2.
  • Personalized tutorials.
  • DAW 2 (Pro Tools).
  • Sound Design.
  • Project 2.

School workstations and recording studios are available for students for self-study and practice of concepts and complete course assignments. The spaces offered are allocated according to the course requirements and development. Here is a more detailed view of the syllabus of the Diploma in Music Production.

*Microfusa reserves the right to modify the program, always in accordance with the criteria of the Academic Direction of Microfusa and in favor of its improvement and updating.

Level 6 of the B.A. in Popular Music Performance at Solent University*
  • Individual Performance 3
  • Advanced Music Performance
  • Entrepreneurship and Artist Development
  • Major project
Optatives:
  • Songwriting Portfolio
  • Experimental Music Performance

More information on the third year (Level 6) of the B.A. in Popular Music Performance, here.

* The management of Solent University reserves the right to change this syllabus.

Requirements

In order to access Solent University, and be able to complete your studies with a Bachelor's degree, the entry requirements are the following: Academic

  • Baccalaureate or equivalent A-levels studies. Students with inferior studies must organize an interview with the school director 
  • Successful completion of the 2-year diploma gives access to the third university year (top up course) in England, at the Solent University.
  • English language level IELTS certification with the cutoff score of 6 in speaking and writing.

All of these requirements must be met when registering at the university.


Materials

  • The centre provides all the necessary materials for the course, as well as the availability of recording studios for the course studies and to work on projects, practice, and study.

Schedules

The Diploma in Music Production has the following available schedules: First year.
  • Morning schedule: classes are distributed within a schedule that is between 08:30 am to 14:30 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Afternoon schedule: classes are distributed within a schedule that is between 16:00h to 19:00h, and from 16:00h to 22:00h one day a week (not Friday).
The definitive class schedules are published at the beginning of the course.
 
In addition to the teaching hours, students must take into account the time needed to study and carry out the exercises and/or projects requested during each trimester. Access to classrooms and studios is available for this purpose. The rest of the teaching hours should be used to study and carry out the exercises and/or projects requested during the trimester. For this purpose, access to classrooms and studios are available (depending on the level of the course, one or the other is provided).
Observations;
  • Maximum number of places available: 24
  • Applications are treated on a first-come-first-serve basis
  • This course requires a minimum of 8 students
The methodology used in the course is based on a blended learning format, incorporating activities that evolve in our classrooms and recording studios, supported by our virtual campus. Said activities include collaborative practices, magisterial classes, discussion forums and group projects among others. The course content is available online, accessible 24 hours, on any electronic device (i.e. computer, tablet and mobile). The debate forums will stimulate critical thinking/analysis along with the exchange of ideas. The practices and projects objective is, learning by doing, and working in teams with other students. This is all closely overseen and led by our highly specialized educators, all of whom have extensive experience in the field.

Payment method

Option: Full payment upfront
  • Reservation of place in course 1: 300€
  • 1st year (single payment) 3: 6.075€
The total amount for the 1st year with full payment upfront = 6.375€
Observations
1. The deposit for the reservation of your place in the course is non-refundable. past 14 days after the course is contracted.
3. The deadline to make the first payment or single payment is the 15th of September.
 
The cost includes vast educational materials of the school, available on the virtual campus, as well as, books (physical or electronic), requested from the manufacturers of the official courses, as well as the exam fees for said courses.
 
The exam fees of Microfusa and of the official courses also are included, with the possibility of repeating an exam each semester, in the case a student does not successfully pass an exam on their first attempt.
 
The cost of the Spanish course is additional, contact the administration for more information.
 
For more information, please contact admissions; [email protected].
Option: Fractioned payments, domiciling it through a Spanish bank account 2
  • Reservation of place in course 1: 300€
  • 1st Payment 3: 1.420€
  • 8 instalments: 611€ (November to June)
The total amount for both years with Financed payment is = 6.608€
Observations
1. The deposit for the reservation of your place in the course is non-refundable. past 14 days after the course is contracted.
2. To access the financing service the following is imperative: Spanish bank account information. TIN interest rate of 5%, 5,11% TAE. The payments will be debited directly by the bank or cashier by the 5th of each month, except the first payment that will be done by a one-off transfer or in cash.
3. The deadline to make the first payment or single payment is the 15th of September.
 
The cost includes vast educational materials of the school, available on the virtual campus, as well as, books (physical or electronic), requested from the manufacturers of the official courses, as well as the exam fees for said courses.
 
The exam fees of Microfusa and of the official courses also are included, with the possibility of repeating an exam each semester, in the case a student does not successfully pass an exam on their first attempt.
 
The cost of the Spanish course is additional, contact the administration for more information.
 
For more information, please contact admissions; [email protected].
Option: Fractioned payments, without domiciling
  • Reservation of place in course 1: 300€
  • 1st Payment 4: 2.100€ due by the 15th of September.
  • 2nd payment 5: 2.100€ due by the 15th of December.
  • 3rd payment 6: 2.100€ due by the 15th of March.
The total amount for both years with Financed payment is = 6.600€
Observations
1. The deposit for the reservation of your place in the course is non-refundable. past 14 days after the course is contracted.
4. The deadline to make the first payment is the 15th of September.
5. The deadline to make the second payment is the 15th of December.
6. The deadline to make the third payment is the 15th of March.
 
The cost includes vast educational materials of the school, available on the virtual campus, as well as, books (physical or electronic), requested from the manufacturers of the official courses, as well as the exam fees for said courses.
 
The exam fees of Microfusa and of the official courses also are included, with the possibility of repeating an exam each semester, in the case a student does not successfully pass an exam on their first attempt.
 
The cost of the Spanish course is additional, contact the administration for more information.
 
For more information, please contact admissions; [email protected].

This three-year Bachelor's degree will provide you with the most comprehensive knowledge related to the world of music performance and creation. This qualification is designed for those who already play a musical instrument and want to combine live performance with the study of music production environments and music technology, a necessary knowledge to develop artistic projects.

MicroFusa is the most complete music production and sound training center in Spain, with over 30 years of experience, our center has up to seven fully equipped computer rooms with individual workstations based on the reliability of Apple systems, all with standard production software of the music industry (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Native Instruments, Arturia, Waves, etc.) and MIDI controllers (Launchkey, Launchpad, Ableton Push, etc), nine professional recording studios, with both analogue and digital equipment- mixing-consoles (SSL, Midas, Yamaha, Neumann, Shure, Blue, Avalon, TLA, etc), as well as the latest technology, synthesizers, for electronic music production (Moog, Pioneer, Novation, Roland, Korg, etc).

The first 2-years of the course take place at Microfusa, followed by the Top Up course (one year) at Solent University, Southampton (United Kingdom), which you access directly. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know a musically recognised market and at the same time experience living abroad in a vibrant city.

The qualification obtained is double. The Diploma in Music Production from Microfusa, plus the Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Popular Music Performance issued by Solent University. A university degree recognised by the EHEA (European Higher Education Area).

This is an excellent opportunity to become a professional performer of popular music.

Solent University

REQUEST YOUR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT, HERE!

* See the University degrees section to consult the degrees (BA Hons - BSc Hons).

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Requisitos

In order to access Solent University, and be able to complete your studies with a Bachelor's degree, the entry requirements are the following: Academic

  • Baccalaureate or equivalent A-levels studies. Students with inferior studies must organize an interview with the school director 
  • Successful completion of the 2-year diploma gives access to the third university year (top up course) in England, at the Solent University.
  • English language level IELTS certification with the cutoff score of 6 in speaking and writing.

All of these requirements must be met when registering at the university.


Materials

  • The centre provides all the necessary materials for the course, as well as the availability of recording studios for the course studies and to work on projects, practice, and study.
Temario

Fundamentals and creation in digital environments

Acquire essential skills in digital technology for music creation, both in virtual environments and in home studios. Develops autonomy in project management from creative and technical perspectives. Subjects and the weekly teaching load of each one:
  • Music Production.
  • Musical Language 1.
  • Branding & Marketing.
  • Songwriting and Lyrics 1.
  • Production Analysis 1.
  • Personalized tutorials.
  • DAW 1 (Ableton Live, Logic Pro).
  • Projects 1.
*Optional and additionally, it is possible to contract a Spanish course.

School workstations and recording studios are available for students for self-study and practice of concepts and complete course assignments. The spaces offered are allocated according to the course requirements and development. Here is a more detailed view of the syllabus of the Diploma in Music Production.

*Microfusa reserves the right to modify the program, always in accordance with the criteria of the Academic Direction of Microfusa and in favor of its improvement and updating.

Advanced and real projects

Delve into advanced sound production techniques and collaborate on real artistic projects. Participates in all stages of production, from creation to mastering. Subjects and the weekly teaching load of each one:
  • Studio Production techniques.
  • Musical Language 2.
  • Music Business.
  • Songwriting and Lyrics 2.
  • Production Analysis 2.
  • Personalized tutorials.
  • DAW 2 (Pro Tools).
  • Sound Design.
  • Project 2.

School workstations and recording studios are available for students for self-study and practice of concepts and complete course assignments. The spaces offered are allocated according to the course requirements and development. Here is a more detailed view of the syllabus of the Diploma in Music Production.

*Microfusa reserves the right to modify the program, always in accordance with the criteria of the Academic Direction of Microfusa and in favor of its improvement and updating.

Level 6 of the B.A. in Popular Music Performance at Solent University*
  • Individual Performance 3
  • Advanced Music Performance
  • Entrepreneurship and Artist Development
  • Major project
Optatives:
  • Songwriting Portfolio
  • Experimental Music Performance

More information on the third year (Level 6) of the B.A. in Popular Music Performance, here.

* The management of Solent University reserves the right to change this syllabus.

Horario
The Diploma in Music Production has the following available schedules: First year.
  • Morning schedule: classes are distributed within a schedule that is between 08:30 am to 14:30 pm, Monday to Friday
  • Afternoon schedule: classes are distributed within a schedule that is between 16:00h to 19:00h, and from 16:00h to 22:00h one day a week (not Friday).
The definitive class schedules are published at the beginning of the course.
 
In addition to the teaching hours, students must take into account the time needed to study and carry out the exercises and/or projects requested during each trimester. Access to classrooms and studios is available for this purpose. The rest of the teaching hours should be used to study and carry out the exercises and/or projects requested during the trimester. For this purpose, access to classrooms and studios are available (depending on the level of the course, one or the other is provided).
Observations;
  • Maximum number of places available: 24
  • Applications are treated on a first-come-first-serve basis
  • This course requires a minimum of 8 students
The methodology used in the course is based on a blended learning format, incorporating activities that evolve in our classrooms and recording studios, supported by our virtual campus. Said activities include collaborative practices, magisterial classes, discussion forums and group projects among others. The course content is available online, accessible 24 hours, on any electronic device (i.e. computer, tablet and mobile). The debate forums will stimulate critical thinking/analysis along with the exchange of ideas. The practices and projects objective is, learning by doing, and working in teams with other students. This is all closely overseen and led by our highly specialized educators, all of whom have extensive experience in the field.
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