Music and Music Production
The music industry is exciting, fast paced and in constant change with live concerts now recorded, mixed, and distributed across on-demand streaming services and online stores.
You will work with like-minded students, as well as with tutors, who have extensive industry experience, to gain a thorough grounding in the contemporary music industry to enable you to succeed in your career.
The Music department boasts excellent purpose-built facilities in our Carlisle College of the Arts building, including top-of-the-range recording equipment, an array of musical and technological instruments, rehearsal rooms, recording studios, media editing suites, a theatre and classrooms kitted out with industry-standard equipment and software such as Logic Pro X, Ableton Live 9, Adobe Audition and Garageband.
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Meet your Tutors
Anna Atkinson
Course Leader L3 Music Performance & ProductionAnna is a musician based in Cumbria and has been performing since an early age on piano/keys, saxophone and vocals, which has enabled her to gain extensive experience in the live/recording music industry. Originally trained in classical piano, Anna then studied jazz, pop & commercial music and has performed in several local bands, as well as writing and recording original material. Anna currently goes out as a soloist performing Ibiza anthems on her sax and also provides piano/vocals for events. This performance experience has created many creative partnerships for the college, which contribute to the ‘Inspire Me’ work experience programme, as part of the L3 Music Performance & Production course. Anna has also composed an original score for a children’s musical theatre production of Billionaire Boy and created the Cumbrian music competition ‘Teens That Rock’. Music projects are updated each year to ensure they are current, fun and creates a well-rounded musician with lots of transferrable skills. Anna feels very lucky that she gets to work with aspiring musicians and support their aspirations. Musical Director credits at college include Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, The Boyfriend, Grease, Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Our House, 9 to 5, Heathers.
Samir Kesous
L3 Music Performance & Production TutorI am a college music lecturer, guitarist, bassist and music producer with over a decade of experience performing, recording and producing music. I have played in bands since the age of 16 and have been producing music for just as long, working across both sample-based hip hop and more traditional band-based recording and production. My primary musical interests are hip hop, soul and jazz, as well as guitar-driven music. I studied music at Kendal College before completing a BA (Hons) in Music at Leeds Metropolitan University, followed by a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education. I am passionate about teaching and supporting students as they develop their creative identities and professional pathways. Working closely with students also keeps me connected to emerging artists and current musical trends, which continues to inform and inspire my own creative practice.
Adam Megson
Music/Media/Performing Arts Technician InstructorI am a Technician for Music, Media and Performing Arts, alongside continuing to work professionally within the creative industries across the North of England. I have over six years of experience as a Live Sound Engineer, having gained my BA (Hons) in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cumbria. Alongside my role within education, I have worked as a freelance technician for approximately five years. This combination of professional industry experience and education allows me to bring current, practical knowledge into the classroom and provide students with an insight into the realities of working within the creative industries. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge, skills and experience with our students, helping to develop the next generation of technicians and creative professionals. I particularly enjoy demonstrating how the skills developed across Music, Media and Performing Arts can be applied across different disciplines and professional environments. One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is watching students take ownership of their projects, develop their confidence and grow as creative practitioners. I also enjoy seeing the different courses collaborate and work together, allowing students to learn from one another and develop their skills through real-world creative projects. Working alongside students is also an opportunity for me to continue learning and developing my own practice. Their creativity, ideas and approaches provide a fresh perspective, helping me to keep my own skills current, relevant and connected to the ever-changing creative industries.