Music Performance & Technology Diploma

About This Diploma Program

Designed by musicians, for musicians, our Music Performance & Technology Diploma Program is built on a unique concept: to offer the complete range of industry knowledge required to take the art of performance to the professional level. Whether you are a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, or keyboardist, (other instruments may be accepted), this program will provide you with flexibility and space for personal style as you learn to perfect your business and music performance skills and master the technologies and computer applications related to your instrument.

In the Music Performance & Technology Diploma Program, you will have access to the industry’s best and most influential music technologies as you work with exceptional instructors in the studio, on the stage, and in the classroom.

It takes more than being a good player to succeed as a performer in today’s highly competitive talent market, and knowing how to utilize current recording technologies to create your art is becoming increasingly important for today’s musicians and content creators. This educational break-through will allow passionate musicians to discover a myriad of opportunities and realize their personal creative ambitions.

Graduates of Metalworks Institute's Music Performance & Technology Diploma Program are eligible for a Degree Pathway into Yorkville University's Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree.

Some Details

Graduates Receive A Diploma In Music Performance & Technology
1 Year Program
20-24 Hours Per Week
3 Terms
Starts In September
Available On-Campus & Hybrid
Degree Pathways Are Available
Scholarships Are Available

The Music Performance & Technology Diploma Program is available in On-Campus & Hybrid formats.

On-Campus Format

On-Campus Diploma Programs are 100% in-person with all classes taught at our campus in Mississauga.

Hybrid Format

Hybrid Diploma Programs are taught through both online and in-person classes at our campus in Mississauga.

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Director Of Admissions Text Jade
Jade
Director Of Admissions Text Jade
Email: jade@metalworksinstitute.com
Mobile: 416-312-7168
Holly
Admissions Counsellor Text Holly
Holly
Admissions Counsellor Text Holly
Email: holly@metalworksinstitute.com
Mobile: 416-312-7851

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Courses

Ear Training & Critical Listening

This course will provide students with a broad and thorough insight into aural recognition as it relates to both music theory and analysis. During this course students will be introduced to the skills and strategies used by musicians and engineers to audibly identify pitch, intervals, scales, chords, cadences, modes and dynamics. Students will also be introduced to the core concepts of melodic and rhythmic dictation, frequency and waveform identification, instrument identification, panning and phase consideration and understanding the stereo and surround audio spectrum.

Entertainment Business Principles

This course will provide the student with a detailed description of the infrastructure of the music industry and the roles of various music industry organizations. companies, and professionals in acting as support staff to musicians. During this course students will be introduced to the types of managers including personal business, and tour managers; the roles of talent agents and booking agencies; record companies and their artist & repertoire and artist development representatives: publishers and music publishing companies: promoters, presenters and event planners; music supervisors for fIlm & television; studio managers and session contractors; music producers, and content creators for internet and video games; unions and performing rights.

Introduction to the Entertainment Industry

Music & Culture

Music Production Software

Music Theory

Musicianship

Music Production

This course will provide students with a broad introduction to the technical, creative, and business responsibilities of a record producer. During this course, students will be introduced to production communication skills, the creative, business, and management responsibilities of today’s music producers, and an overview of record producers and their music throughout the history of recorded music.

Performance Workshop

This course will provide students with the specific skills and techniques required for performance in a musical ensemble for both recording studio and live performance applications. Students will be introduced to practice and preparation techniques, studio pre-production preparation, musical interpretation skills and stage presence within an ensemble setting. Students will also develop their skills within the studio environment on a variety of specialized recording sessions.

Private Lesson

Recording Engineering

This course will provide students with thorough insight into the theoretical, technical, creative and artistic principles of sound and recording. During this course students will be introduced to applied acoustic principles, microphones, signal flow, recording studio equipment, console operation, session protocols and communication skills. Students will also be introduced to microphone placement, signal paths and studio environments, including live and broadcast. Students will gain knowledge of practical physics and become technically capable and encouraged to begin acting and thinking as professional recording engineers.

Recording Studio Workshop

This course will provide students with thorough practical application of the theoretical, technical, creative and artistic principles of sound and recording. During this course students will be introduced to applied acoustic principles, microphones, signal flow, recording studio equipment, console operation, session protocols and communication skills. Students will also be introduced to microphone placement, signal paths and studio environments, including live and broadcast. Students will gain knowledge of practical physics and become technically capable and encouraged to begin acting and thinking as professional recording engineers.

Songwriting

This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction into the techniques used by successful songwriters to craft memorable songs. During this course, students will learn to effectively express themselves through words and music and begin to understand the principles and techniques use to create commercially successful and marketable music in a wide variety of musical styles and genres.

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Instruction

Qualifications

All instructors have been chosen for their industry experience, knowledge, accomplishments, and passion for teaching, and have been qualified by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Development.

Experience

Each instructor brings real-world understanding into the classroom; a quality that is invaluable in a hands-on learning environment.

Methods

Students are taught through a variety of instructional methods including: lectures, workshops, labs, e-learning, clinics, and tutorials.

Mediums

Instructors typically use audio-visual presentations, practical demonstrations, printed handouts, and interactive media resources.

Degree Pathways

Metalworks Institute has partnered with Yorkville University to offer Degree Pathways.

Students who successfully complete the Music Performance & Technology Degree Pathway will graduate with a Diploma from Metalworks Institute and a Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree from Yorkville University. Upon completion of the Degree Pathway, international students are eligible to apply for a post-graduate work permit.

Music Performance & Technology Diploma ➞ Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree

Yorkville University is a Canadian university with a national presence. The university offers practitioner-oriented master, bachelor and diploma programs leading to professional careers that are personally rewarding and contribute to the betterment of society.

Questions?

Contact our Admissions Team to learn more about Metalworks Institute's Degree Pathways.

Jade

Director Of Admissions Text Jade

Jade

Director Of Admissions Text Jade

Email: jade@metalworksinstitute.com
Mobile: 416-312-7168

Holly

Admissions Counsellor Text Holly

Holly

Admissions Counsellor Text Holly

Email: holly@metalworksinstitute.com
Mobile: 416-312-7851

Music Performance & Technology FAQ

What should I include with my Recorded Video Audition submission?

Your Admissions Counsellor can provide you with all of the required information. There are three (3) videos to submit for your Recorded Video Submission:

Video 1: About Me – Submit a video that tells us about yourself Include things such as who you are; you passion for music; your musical background; how long you have been playing or singing; any lessons or training you have taken; why you want to pursue a career in music; how important technology is to your music; your career goals; anything else that will help us get to know you and why you want to attend the Music Performance & Technology program at Metalworks Institute.
Video 2: My Performances Song 1 - simply pick a song that you are comfortable with and that demonstrates the best of your abilities and submit a video of yourself performing it.
Video 3: My Performances Song 2 - simply pick a second song that you are comfortable with and that demonstrates the best of your abilities and submit a video of yourself performing it.

Can I submit performances of my original songs?

Can I submit a performance of my band?

Can I play and sing at the same time in my Recorded Video Audition?

Can I use pre-recorded musical accompaniment in my Recorded Video Audition?

What type of songs should I prepare for my audition?

If I rap can I audition for the MPT Diploma Program as a vocalist?

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