Music Performance Diploma

About this Diploma Program

Designed by musicians, for musicians, our Music Performance Program is built on a unique concept: to offer the complete range of industry knowledge required to take the art of contemporary music 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 develop and master your performance, composition, arranging, and songwriting skills.

In the Music Performance Program, you will have access to the industry’s best and most influential music technologies as you work with our exceptional instructors to perfect and harness the skills and passion used by professional musicians in the recording studio and on the concert stage.

Graduates of Metalworks Institute's Music Performance 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
1 Year Program
22 - 26 Hours Per Week
3 Terms
Starts In September & January
Available On-Campus & Hybrid
Degree Pathways Are Available
Scholarships Are Available

Acceptance to the program is limited and subject to an audition. Due to COVID-19, we are only accepting video auditions at this time.

The Music Performance 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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Email: marco@metalworksinstitute.com
Phone: 1-905-279-4000 x1540
Mobile: 647-801-6800
Toll-Free North America:
1-866-783-2200 x1540

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Courses

Introduction to the Entertainment Industry

Music Composition & Production Software

This course will provide students with a comprehensive practical introduction to working with music composition and production software and is designed to develop the composition, recording, and editing skills required by today’s working musician. During this course, students will be introduced to hardware and software-based digital technology, as well as the principles and techniques of recording and editing music on a DAW through a study of today’s top music composition and production software.

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.

Songwriting

This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to 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 used to create commercially successful and marketable music in a wide variety of musical styles and genres.

Entertainment Technologies

Music Business Principles

This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the music business, and the interrelationships between art, technology, and business. Using both case studies and lectures, students will learn the nature of copyright, the value of songs and their potential revenue streams, the role of music publishers, and the role of the artist and their surrounding team. Students will also examine record labels, their personnel, and the basic elements of recording and production agreements. This course will also provide students with a thorough study of the methods, technologies and new revenue streams involved in the digital distribution of music.

Music Fundamentals

The Music Fundamentals curriculum will provide students with a broad and thorough insight into the basic and advanced rudiments of music theory, composition, sight reading and keyboard playing techniques. During this course, students will be introduced to notation, structure, term & symbols, chord structures and scales in a practical sense, to compose and arrange music. Students will also be introduced to the core concepts of counterpoint, harmony, arranging and orchestration, and apply them to practical exercises.

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.

Musical Instrument Workshop

This course will provide students with a broad introduction to musical instrument construction, musicians, and playing styles. During this course, students will explore a variety of percussion, drums, guitars, basses, pianos, keyboards, strings, brass and woodwind instruments in a clinical environment. Topics include instrument construction, tunings, ranges, and specific peripherals pertaining to each family of instruments.

Musicianship

The Musicianship curriculum will provide each student with a comprehensive and progressive study of their major instrument. During these courses, students will progressively develop technique and playing styles through a study of the structural fundamentals of chords and scales, and the major concepts of various popular styles. Students will also be encouraged to develop their unique playing styles and improvisational skills using pentatonic scales, arpeggios, and modes over a wide variety of chords and chord progressions.

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.

Music Performance 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 Music Performance Diploma Program as a vocalist?

Degree Pathways

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

Students who successfully complete the Music Performance 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 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.

Marco

International Admissions Counsellor Text Marco

Marco

International Admissions Counsellor Text Marco

Email: marco@metalworksinstitute.com
Phone: 1-905-279-4000 x1540
Mobile: 647-801-6800
Toll-Free North America:
1-866-783-2200 x1540

APPLY NOW

REQUEST INFO

About this Diploma Program

Some Details

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

On-Campus Format

Hybrid Format

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Courses

Instruction

Qualifications

Experience

Methods

Mediums

Music Performance FAQ

Degree Pathways

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