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The British Flute Society welcomed talented players to its flagship annual event, the Competitions, with winners including a Classical graduate from Leeds Conservatoire.

22 female and nonbinary musicians, aged between 8 and 15, were welcomed to Leeds Conservatoire to experience jazz music and improvisation in a supportive environment.

The organisation, formed in 2020, was set up to address racial inequality in the music industry and create opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians and professionals.

A Leeds Conservatoire graduate is celebrating after winning a GRAMMY award for his composition work on a critically-acclaimed Star Wars video game.

A jazz quintet, whose members are all Leeds Conservatoire academics, has received rave reviews for their latest release.

The massive contribution that the music industry makes to the economy was the theme of the Leeds Chamber Annual Dinner. Leeds Conservatoire was involved in panel discussion and performance at this.

Leeds Conservatoire welcomes a new report from the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) on tackling misogyny in the music industry.

Leeds will end its Year of Culture on a high with an original new show this festive season. The cast includes a Musical Theatre Senior Lecturer, and an Acting graduate.

Held in the conservatoire’s specialist facilities, the celebratory event comprised of a panel discussion and a special side-by-side orchestral performance.

New Connections was a Knowledge Exchange project designed and delivered collaboratively by Leeds Conservatoire and Orchestras Live in spring-summer 2023, as part of a three-year partnership.

The band, who formed in 2020 after meeting at Leeds Conservatoire, follow in the footsteps of artists including Wet Leg, beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Nadine Shah, Anna Calvi and Wolf Alice.

Ellis Arey, a third year Classical student at Leeds Conservatoire, is the star of Working Classical Heroes, a new short film coming to Sky Arts.

The Snapshot album is a compilation of styles, genres and moods showcasing the breadth of diverse talent within the conservatoire community. Quarry Music is powered by MediaTracks.

The conservatoire has implemented an exciting new academic structure. Kari Bleivik, Erin Carter, Craig Golding and Jamil Sheriff will each lead a school of specialist highly trained teaching staff.

The conservatoire secured performance and placement opportunities for students and recent graduates this summer through continued festival partnerships.

UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, emphasises the conservatoire's continued creative impact in the Yorkshire area.

Jazz graduate Samuel Moore is set to perform solo at New York’s Carnegie Hall following a major award win.

The event, at Leeds’ first direct arena, launched the 2023 Leeds Youth Music Festival led by Leeds Music Education Partnership.

Leeds Conservatoire is a partner of Leeds Jazz Festival, and this year students, staff and graduates were involved in a range of performances, projects and panel discussions.

Joe Deverell-Smith, who recently completed his Actor Musician training at Leeds Conservatoire, will be playing Claudio in a touring production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

Musical Theatre and Popular Music students from the conservatoire performed as part of the choir in a brand-new work by musician Corinne Bailey Rae and choreographer Sharon Watson.

Katie Shortt, a graduating member of Leeds Conservatoire’s first Acting cohort, is set to perform at Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe from 2 to 13 August 2023.

The project will explore how, through partnership and co-design, the conservatoire can engage with community groups and trial new ways of creating relevant orchestral experiences.

The 2023 nominees include Elysha Clay and James Jarvis from Leeds Conservatoire.

Leeds Conservatoire Contemporary Pop Choir wowed Volney Morgan in a workshop, which led to them performing together live on two consecutive nights and being played on BBC Radio 4.

Leeds Conservatoire has appointed seven new Student Union Diversity Reps! Find out more about Elektra, Lauren, Emmanouela, Anna, Del, Ed and Jess.

The show in development has a protagonist who is a d/Deaf performer and will eventually be performed with a company of fully integrated disabled and non-disabled young people.

The multi-genre showcase on International Women's Day celebrated the breadth of talent from women of the conservatoire.

We caught up with Professor Jez Willis about his illustrious career, the importance of music promotion and he shared his advice for prospective Music Business students.

After graduating from Leeds Conservatoire, Will and Tristan banded together to form OpenBack: a weekly podcast that discusses the highs and lows of the music industry.

This explored experiences of underrepresented student musicians, and what more the industry should do to welcome underrepresented talent, develop inclusive practice and tackle systemic inequalities.

Introducing Tomi Robynne, Lois, Goddess Collective and Kneeo, the four Leeds Conservatoire artists selected for Sound City 2023 as part of the organisations' ongoing partnership.

As an institution, Leeds Conservatoire backs the campaign to save BBC Introducing, acknowledging its vital role in the grassroots sector and enabling a diverse range of artists to be heard.

Formed in 2020 after meeting at Leeds Conservatoire, the band is in the list of best music acts of 2023: 10 rising stars to listen out for.

Making the decision about where to study your music degree? Here are 12 reasons to study at Leeds Conservatoire...

Making the decision about where to study your music or performing arts degree? Here are 12 reasons to study at Leeds Conservatoire...

Lead guitarist of White Eskimo and current conservatoire student, Marcus Chetwood, performed to the masses as part of Peter Crouch's live podcast festival last month.

A movement focussed on equality, diversity and opportunities for young women in the creative industries has named Ramona Rose as the top prize winner in its Future Hitmaker Competition.

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship has been awarded to Olivia Davidson, a gifted student on the conservatoire’s three year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme.

The original lead singer of The Osmonds and prolific solo artist was interviewed by Christine Talbot about his life and career in front of a fan-filled audience in The Venue on Thursday 1 December.

Hard rock band Black Star Riders have announced Sam Wood as their new guitarist. Sam graduated from our Popular Music course in 2010, and is also a member of Wayward Sons and Land Sharks.

Students from Leeds Conservatoire joined forces with the Orchestra of Opera North in their first joint orchestral concert, in the evening of Friday 25 November.

We recently spoke with our brilliant BA (Hons) Music (Production) graduate, Elysha Clay about winning The Libby Raper Elevate Award in Music Production.

A Leeds Conservatoire graduate opened the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards 2022 and scooped the VEGA Rising Star Award.

Jazz graduate Fergus Quill landed the prestigious Tina May Jazz Award in a live final at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, London.

This new partnership aims to support talent development in the music industry, and highlight library music as a potential career path for student composers and artists.

Musical Theatre graduate Neha Eapen has been cast in a pantomime production of Cinderella, debuting at Leeds' Carriageworks Theatre on 25 November.

The Ivors Academy has announced the nominees for the Ivors Composer Awards 2022, including Leeds Conservatoire graduate David de la Haye.

Jazz FM has announced the nominees for the Jazz FM Awards 2022, including Leeds Conservatoire graduate Jasmine Myra.

James Smith, the band’s vocalist and lyricist, studied Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire (known then as Leeds College of Music).

Leeds Conservatoire welcomed the opportunity to partner with Underneath the Stars festival for the first time in 2022.

Leeds Conservatoire is delighted to announce Folk student, Perseus Morgan, has been awarded an Instrument Purchase Grant from the Royal Philharmonic Society.

Senior Lecturer and Jazz graduate Matt Anderson has recently launched his third album, on his own label. We caught up with him to discuss his career and life in music.

New for 2022, Leeds Conservatoire is delighted to offer its graduating Performing Arts students the opportunity to join the Leeds Conservatoire Agency.

Leeds Conservatoire has achieved an excellent overall student satisfaction score of 80% in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS), against a sector benchmark of 70.79%.

Listen to music by Leeds Conservatoire staff, students & alumni.

BA Classical Student Sofia Pan and MA Music student Emma Clarke both secure Gold at the 2022 World Classical Music Awards.

Adele has announced an all-female line-up, featuring Leeds Conservatoire graduate Tamzene, for her two-day concert in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July.

Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra and Nikki Yeoh have both been nominated for the prestigious 2022 All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards.

Leeds Conservatoire first year Folk student Dabiela Timóteo has recently completed a Vocal Leader placement at Holy Rosary Primary School, a partner of the conservatoire.

A round-up of the incredible Leeds Jazz Festival 2022, which featured a host of Leeds Conservatoire staff, students and graduates across the 12-day event.

Listen to the latest music by conservatoire staff, students and alumni.

Senior Lecturer Shell Zenner discusses her new show at Amazing Radio.

Leeds Conservatoire has been working with the Music in the Round team on a number of programmes and initiatives throughout the month of May.

Listen to the latest music by conservatoire staff, students and alumni.

Graduate band 'We Are Domi' will represent Czech Republic in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Turin.

Mia Jade, Little Planets and The Sunkissed Child are set to play on 11 June.

Leeds Conservatoire graduate band, English Teacher, will perform at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, after impressing industry experts in the 2022 Emerging Talent Competition.

Leeds Conservatoire Jazz student Eleni Olympiou reached the final of The Voice of Greece last year. We spoke to Eleni about her experience on the show, time at Leeds Conservatoire and future plans.

Leeds Conservatoire’s Employability & Enterprise team has launched a new PRS for Music and Spotlight Fund.

Listen to music by Leeds Conservatoire staff, students & alumni.

Leeds Conservatoire Music Business Student Jemma Crane talks to us about 'Beyond the Melodies', an Instagram based Music Blog and her upcoming showcase.

Meet Mia Jade, Alfie Blue, Little Planets and Imogen Harper, our artists performing at Sound City, a festival which will take place in the heart of Liverpool this Spring.

Morgan Griffiths is a senior lecturer on our Classical programme. Throughout his career, Morgan has established an international reputation as one of the finest euphonium players in the world.

Listen to music by Leeds Conservatoire staff, students & alumni.

Leeds Conservatoire was the first confirmed working partner for BLiM, and we have now been working together for over a year.

Music Production Programme Leader Craig Golding and our Production graduates share their experiences of the range of career paths available in the industry after studying.

'Superstar' by The Tenmours - performed, written and produced with Leeds Conservatoire students and graduates - is the official song for Beijing 2022 documentary on Chinese TV.

Leeds Conservatoire has appointed five new Student Union Diversity Reps! Find out more about Alex, Lucy, Neha, Mirela and Bethany.

Listen to a mix of tracks by Leeds Conservatoire staff, students and alumni.

Students Imogen Berry, Roisin Hodgins and CK Smith talk about their new podcast FEMIGY.

Listen to a mix of tracks by Leeds Conservatoire staff, students and alumni.

Professor Rob Bentall has been commissioned to write the score to the new adaptation of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' by Northern Broadsides Theatre, which will have a national tour next year.

We are delighted to announce that our Summer Academy will be returning in-person for 2022! We can't wait to once again welcome students to the conservatoire for a week of progressive training.

In celebration of 2021 we have put together 21 tracks from Leeds Conservatoire alumni, staff & students.

Leeds Conservatoire and Opera North have celebrated three years of successful partnership with a celebratory event at the Howard Assembly Room.

2021 winner Megan Brown and runner-up Holly Dale on The Libby Raper Elevate Award in Music Production - a prize for Leeds Conservatoire students, celebrating the achievements of women in Production.

Dr Ben Gaunt (principal lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire) has recently been nominated for a prestigious Ivors Composer Award for his solo composition 'Fading Spellsphere' for piano.

Listen to the latest edition of our 'Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire' playlist, featuring music from our alumni, staff & students.

Ben Hennessy-Garside, lecturer on the BA (Hons) Popular Music programme at Leeds Conservatoire, has recently released a new podcast in collaboration with two Production graduates.

We spoke to Leeds Conservatoire MA Music student Emma Clarke about her new podcast 'Before the Bar Opens', which will be released on the 20th of October.

Listen to the Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire: October 2021 playlist, featuring tracks from our graduates and students.

Leeds Conservatoire artists Fuzz Lightyear, Mollie Coddled, Seth Oraeki, The Sound of Modesty & Yusuf Yellow are set to perform at Sound City 2021.

Graduate Esther Robinson talks about her events company, Leeds Conservatoire's enterprise advice sessions, and her upcoming 'Summer of Jazz' night, with Snake Davies and student and graduate band 2/22

Congratulations to first year BA (Hons) Actor Musician students Ethan Cooper, Roan Pemberton and Joe Deverell-Smith, for being cast in a number of summer performances by Wrongsemble.

Jez Pritchatt is the Programme Leader for the FdA Production courses at Leeds Conservatoire. As a guitarist, songwriter, and music producer, Jez has enjoyed a varied and fruitful career.

Funding will support undergraduate students and young musicians who attend Leeds Junior Conservatoire.

Professor Joe Wilson has been appointed as Principal of Leeds Conservatoire – the fifth Principal since the institution opened its doors in 1965.

Leeds Conservatoire has formed a partnership with Victoria Leeds, supported by LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District), to bring live music back safely to the city centre this summer.

12 Projects Receive Backing via Leeds Conservatoire’s Graduate Fund

Listen to the latest music from amongst our staff, student and alumni community.

Leeds Conservatoire Senior Lecturers Christopher Quick and Dermot Daly share their tips for overcoming creative block.

Patsy Gilbert has enjoyed a varied and successful career as an actor, singer, educator and community practitioner. She now works as Vice Principal and Director of School of Performance.

Julie Thompson is a professional vocal coach, singer and songwriter. She has recently launched a new podcast 'The Connected Singer' alongside colleague Michael Hill.

We spoke to award-winning Film Music composer and Senior Lecturer on the Film Music pathway, Dr Hans Hess.

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To commemorate this, we are celebrating neurodiverse musicians, performers and creatives who have navigated successful and accomplished careers.

Funding will support individuals to attend our Summer Academy: Theatre

To celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March, we're looking back at the winner and nominees for the Libby Raper Elevate Award for Women in Music Production.

Listen to the latest edition of our 'Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire' playlist, featuring music from our students and alumni.

We catch up with Folk-Pop duo Sunflower Thieves, who have been awarded a place on the Artist & Business Development Programme.

With home recordings and live-streamed gigs more popular than ever, we spoke to some of our staff to find some of the best value pieces of equipment for home recording.

To celebrate LGBT History Month, we have chosen 5 artists who have made an impact in the Music Industry.

Leeds Conservatoire is delighted to announce that it has appointed a new Chair – Jenny Hoy, and Vice-Chair - Aaron Casserly-Stewart.

We spotlight the careers of six different graduates who have found success in the world of music for moving image.

Simeon Walker has released his eagerly anticipated follow-up album.

Listen to the latest edition of our 'Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire' playlist, featuring music from our students and alumni.

Matt London has been nominated for The Ivors Composer Awards for his composition – elemental utterances.

Vanessa Jamie and Zola Marcelle will be supported by the MOBO Help Musicians Award.

Leeds Conservatoire guitar band Askies share their experience of the Artist & Business Development programme - a funding and mentorship scheme run by the Artistry & Enterprise team.

Interview with CN Lester - author of Trans Like Me, singer-songwriter, trans activist, classical singer and composer.

Interview with Sofia Ilyas, Director of Brand & Partnerships of Nura and founder of Float Records.

Ed Bailie of Leland Music explains the role of a music supervisor within the music industry.

Lisa shares her knowledge on how to create the best biographies.

Leeds Conservatoire alumnus Gary Stewart breaks down four key portfolio career tips.

Rachel Bee discusses the importance of creative and artistic direction, and how iluvlive was set up to nurture it.

Interview with Sam Wood an integral member of Wayward Sons. His work with the group has led to performances at well-known rock festivals including Download and Ramblin' Man.

Ashley Miki Mak is accountable for producing international events, fashion shows, Film partnerships, panel talks and more in over 27 countries.

Aly offers an insight in to both his role at Bandcamp, and his label First Word Records.

Pete Bott, a Senior Associate at music law firm Sound Advice, details key terms worth being aware of in any management agreement between an artist and their manager.

This is an update on the actions that we have taken so far and that we plan to implement at Leeds Conservatoire, as part of our pledge to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

Listen to the latest edition of our 'Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire' playlist, featuring music from our alumni community.

Reaching almost 3 million views on YouTube and described by Craig Charles as 'quite excellent', Laurence Mason’s reworking of The Strangler’s 'Golden Brown' has been a hit.

Meet James Peter Moffatt, a film composer and senior lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire. We spoke to James about his involvement on the award-winning feature documentary film House of Cardin.

Gideon Waxman discusses how the practice of mindfulness can unlock the full potential music whilst reducing stress and performance anxiety.

Leeds Conservatoire is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Geraldine Connor Foundation, as the organisations join forces to enhance creative arts opportunities for young people in Leeds.

At the end of September, Leeds Conservatoire will bid a fond farewell to its fifth Principal, Gerry Godley. Gerry has been Principal & Managing Director of the conservatoire since 2014.

Leeds Conservatoire is delighted to announce that it has appointed a new Interim Principal, Professor Joe Wilson.

Listen to a special edition of our 'Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire' playlist, featuring music from those in our #ClassOf2020.

The latest National Student Survey (NSS) results have shown that our third year students reported an 84% overall satisfaction rate – our highest ever score.

We are delighted to announce that as of 3 August, we will be changing our name to Leeds Conservatoire! This reflects the diversity of our offering, which now includes drama and performing arts.

Hear the latest Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

Thinking about studying an MA but not quite sure if this type of study is for you? Find out all about the benefits of studying at this level, and about studying MA Music at Leeds Conservatoire.

Jemma has been announced as one of eight participants on Serious’ prestigious talent development programme, Take Five.

Lara has been selected as one of four artists to create new ways to present jazz at festivals throughout the UK.

Hear the latest Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire playlist, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

Studying Music Business at Leeds Conservatoire gives you the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the music industry and develop entrepreneurship - but where might this degree take you?

Ashley Henry has been nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ as part of the Jazz FM Awards 2020.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

Former Leeds Conservatoire student Oli Ross has caught the attention of household industry names on ITV’s ‘The Voice’.

Leeds College of Music is delighted to return to Sound City for the fifth year running! Five LCoM artists have been chosen by Sound City team to perform across a range of venues at the festival.

Leeds College of Music has held a successful appeal for musical instruments, which will be redistributed to young musicians across the region who cannot afford their own.

The award-winning Sounds Like THIS festival returns to Leeds in March, with a diverse line-up exploring the breadth of exciting new music.

Music publishing concerns the rights and activities relating to musical compositions such as songs (including lyrics) and library music.

Music publishing concerns the rights and activities relating to musical compositions such as songs (including lyrics) and library music.

You might be wondering why does a musician, writer or producer need a lawyer? Essentially, a music lawyer is part of the team, advising on legal issues and helping to guide the business aspects of a

Junior LCoM is taking part in the Making Music Adopt a Composer Scheme, giving young musicians the opportunity to create a brand new work with established composer, Carmel Smickersgill

Interview with Hannah V, artist, performer and producer.

An interview with Thomas Quinn, Blueberry Hill Studios, Rehearsal Studios and Live Venue.

Interview with Fiona Sinclair, Chief Executive of The Leeds International Piano Competition

Interview with Robert Moutrey, Drummer (Crocodiles, MACHIINE & Moody Gowns)

Whether you are creating trance music, or composing classical works, it is important to consider who you are doing this for, and what results you would like to achieve from your work.

Some top tips from the ISM on how to work with an Artist Manager.

An interview with Brandon Rosenbluth, Booking Agent at LittleBig Agency.

Design for Music by Oli Bentley, Creative Director of Split

Interview with Adam Ryan, Festival Booker, The Great Escape Festival, Brighton (Mama Festivals)

We discuss commissioning new works with both Ailís Ní Ríain (composer-writer) and James Wilson (musician).

An insight in to Music Distribution with Vangel Vlaski, Senior Label Manager, Proper Distribution.

Interview with Alice Hogg EU & UK Tour Booker & Buyer at Live Nation

Keychange is a pioneering international movement which empowers women to transform the future of music whilst encouraging festivals to achieve a 50:50 gender balance by 2022. We hear from Emma Zillman

Dan P Carter is best known for his work with band ‘A’ and as the presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show.

Interview with Dan Austin, Music Engineer & Producer

Interview with Alex Marshall, a freelance cellist & vocalist

An insight in to Music Distribution with Vangel Vlaski, Senior Label Manager, Proper Distribution.

Interview with Kerry Andrew, a composer, performer and educator

Whether you are creating trance music, or composing classical works, it is important to consider who you are doing this for, and what results you would like to achieve from your work.

Interview with Robert Moutrey, Drummer (Crocodiles, MACHIINE & Moody Gowns)

Interview with Hannah V, artist, performer and producer.

Some top tips from the ISM on how to work with an Artist Manager.

We discuss commissioning new works with both Ailís Ní Ríain (composer-writer) and James Wilson (musician).

Interview with Callum Read, Independent Tour Manager & Artist Manager

Interview with Ellie Palmer Online Editor & Assistant Editor at Pianist Magazine

Interview with Fiona Sinclair, Chief Executive of The Leeds International Piano Competition

Interview with Alice Hogg EU & UK Tour Booker & Buyer at Live Nation

Keychange is a pioneering international movement which empowers women to transform the future of music whilst encouraging festivals to achieve a 50:50 gender balance by 2022. We hear from Emma Zillman

Interview with Dan McDougall, session musician and songwriter

An interview with Brandon Rosenbluth, Booking Agent at LittleBig Agency.

Interview with Adam Ryan, Festival Booker, The Great Escape Festival, Brighton (Mama Festivals)

An interview with Thomas Quinn, Blueberry Hill Studios, Rehearsal Studios and Live Venue.

Design for Music by Oli Bentley, Creative Director of Split

Interview with Eddy Hackett, Percussionist and Creative Producer

Interview with Mark Gotham from the University of Cambridge.

Sarah McWatt, Director of NYMAZ (North Yorkshire Music Action Zone) offers an insight into working in a music charity

Performing aboard cruise ships presents musicians with a wonderful opportunity to travel the world, play music and earn a reliable income.

CeCe Sammy has been a leading vocal and performance coach for some of the biggest names in music. She’s also known for her TV appearances and behind-the-scenes contributions as vocal coach, judge, adv

Interview with Mark Gotham from the University of Cambridge.

Performing aboard cruise ships presents musicians with a wonderful opportunity to travel the world, play music and earn a reliable income.

CeCe Sammy has been a leading vocal and performance coach for some of the biggest names in music. She’s also known for her TV appearances and behind-the-scenes contributions as vocal coach, judge, adv

Sarah McWatt, Director of NYMAZ (North Yorkshire Music Action Zone) offers an insight into working in a music charity

As with most parts of the music industry, PR from the outside can seem like a cut throat world, full of intrigue and mystery. And a lot of the time it is, but as with most things, if you dig a little

As with most parts of the music industry, PR from the outside can seem like a cut throat world, full of intrigue and mystery. And a lot of the time it is, but as with most things, if you dig a little

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

For those of you who are aspiring promoters and venue owners, it’s worth considering whether your events are accessible and inclusive for the fans who are disabled or deaf.

How to write your press release with Brace Yourself PR.

How to write your press release with Brace Yourself PR.

For those of you who are aspiring promoters and venue owners, it’s worth considering whether your events are accessible and inclusive for the fans who are disabled or deaf.

Luna Cohen-Solal, Social Media Manager at Kartel Music Group / Soundway Records, DJ and Music Journalist.

Luna Cohen-Solal, Social Media Manager at Kartel Music Group / Soundway Records, DJ and Music Journalist.

From Pete Bott former Music Specialist Solicitor at Swan Turton LLP, now Associate at Sound Advice LLP.

From Pete Bott former Music Specialist Solicitor at Swan Turton LLP, now Associate at Sound Advice LLP.

PRS for Music is a collecting society which songwriters, composers and music publishers become members of in order to get paid for the use of their music. Find out more.

PRS for Music is a collecting society which songwriters, composers and music publishers become members of in order to get paid for the use of their music. Find out more.

Leeds College of Music launches its first ever instrument donation appeal, The Instrumental Change, this #GivingTuesday - in a bid to support young musicians across West Yorkshire.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

The award-winning Sounds Like THIS is set to return with a unique programme of ground-breaking music, featuring inventive electronic duo Plaid and pioneers of contemporary music Ligeti Quartet.

Recent winner at The British Business Awards, Emma Illingworth's passion for music is palpable.

From Christine Bates, former Community Music Module lecturer at Leeds College of Music

Looking into a career in community music? Community musicians are becoming more prominent in the professional working world, with more and more opportunities becoming available every year.

Professional Dr Elizabeth Stafford is Senior Lecturer in Professional Studies (Music Tuition) at Leeds Conservatoire.

Looking into a career in community music? Community musicians are becoming more prominent in the professional working world, with more and more opportunities becoming available every year.

Professional Dr Elizabeth Stafford is Senior Lecturer in Professional Studies (Music Tuition) at Leeds Conservatoire.

From Christine Bates, former Community Music Module lecturer at Leeds College of Music

Tom Harrold is an award-winning Scottish composer who has just joined the Classical faculty. We spoke to Tom about his plans for teaching here and his advice for new composers...

24 musicians will benefit from the Wolfson Music Grants scheme this academic year, thanks to a significant grant from the Wolfson Foundation.

LCoM student Maddie Morris has scooped the prestigious Young Folk Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, in a ceremony at Bridgewater Hall at Manchester last night.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

Meet Delia Stevens, a renowned percussionist who has joined our Classical faculty to teach classical percussion and timpani at Leeds Conservatoire.

Manchester’s Scruff of the Neck label has stormed to success at this year’s AIM Awards to be crowned ‘Best Small Label’.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

We interviewed a handful of the acts featuring Leeds Conservatoire staff, students and alumni performing at Lancaster Jazz Festival 2019.

Meet Adam Stadius, Programme Leader for Musical Theatre at Leeds Conservatoire, which welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2019.

LCoM’s Programme Leader for Jazz, Jamil Sheriff, and LCoM alumna Nikki Iles have both been nominated for the Jazz Education Award in the 2019 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.

Leeds Conservatoire alumni quintet Yaatri are set to become the latest beneficiaries of the Jazz North Introduces programme.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students, across the conservatoire.

For the second year running, Leeds College of Music students will DJ at Leeds Festival, over the August bank holiday weekend.

LCoM has awarded Fellowships to two inspiring figures from the music industry; composer and producer Andrew Lippa; and opera singer and educator Sally Egan.

It's that time of year again: Graduation 2019 is upon us and we're waving goodbye to another gifted cohort of students. Meet just a handful of our upcoming artists and creatives!

BAFTA Nominated composer, Neil Myers, joins an impressive roster of industry creatives at SMA, a leading international film and TV management agency

Leeds Conservatoire has launched two brand new degree courses, in BA Acting and BA Actor Musician, seeing the conservatoire develop its portfolio of performing arts courses.

Jazz Leeds Festival is back again for its third year this Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st July, with a fringe of events taking place in Leeds during the run up.

LCoM has joined PRS Foundation’s Keychange, which is an initiative to tackle gender imbalance in the music industry.

Leeds Conservatoire has removed its audition fees for all courses, in a bid to improve the accessibility of conservatoire training for prospective students from all backgrounds.

Leeds Conservatoire has been accredited with a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework.

This month, two students travelled to London for this invaluable professional experience, developing their musicianship and industry knowledge.

The collaborative project from BBC Radio Leeds, Leeds Playhouse and LCoM, which features music from our alumni, has been recognised with an esteemed Award Nomination.

Leeds Conservatoire has formed a new partnership with Opera North, providing valuable learning opportunities for students on its Classical pathway.

Last week we headed to Brighton’s Alternative Great Escape with our alumni showcase for some sun, sea and exciting new music.

Completing the line-up for our fourth showcase at Sound City is DOMI, a high energy, drum 'n' bass synth-pop band, who are thoroughly looking forward to playing their first festival together...

TIGER by the TAIL are an innovative electronic duo, on a mission to blow your mind with a blend of catchy hooks and moody soundscapes. We found out what's in store for their performance at Sound City.

Project Hilts is a nine-piece band who showcase Jazz musicianship blended with Grime, Latin, Soul and Hip Hop. We spoke to MC Hilts about their forthcoming performance at the LCoM Sound City showcase.

We're super excited for our fourth showcase at Sound City festival - and we have another fantastic line up this year! Meet Hannah Willwood, a fantastic songwriter who will join our line up on 4 May...

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students right across the conservatoire.

Ahead of our showcase at Sound City Festival 2019, we caught up with Matilde Mirotti and Frankie Harper, AKA In The Morning Lights - one of the bands on the bill.

LCoM is heading to Brighton’s Alternative Great Escape, to present a showcase of new and exciting artists. Five of our recent alumni have been selected to play at the festival taking place 9-11 May.

Leeds College of Music has been nominated for a Guardian Education Award in the Employability and Entrepreneurship category.

Leeds College of Music has formed a partnership with Backstage Academy, offering valuable learning opportunities for students across both organisations.

Leeds College of Music is delighted to return to Sound City for the fourth year running! Chosen by the team at Sound City, we are proud to showcase these talented artists at the festival.

LCoM welcomes pupils from secondary schools across Leeds and Bradford as part of scheme to widen the participation of young musicians in jazz, with support from Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students right across the conservatoire.

Leeds College of Music is delighted to announce that it has received a grant of £211,242 to help support Postgraduate and Jazz students studying at the conservatoire.

LCoM is pleased to announce that it will continue to receive funding from The Wolfson Foundation to the amount of £30,000 per year for the next three years.

Tickets are now on sale for Leeds' most cutting-edge new music festival.

Hear the latest Sounds of LCoM, featuring music from our alumni and current students right across the conservatoire.

The award-winning Sounds Like THIS Festival is set to return to Leeds with a unique programme of groundbreaking music, featuring Beth Orton, Keith Tippett & Matt Bourne and Aïsha Devi.

LCoM has scooped an award for Best Small Festival in the prestigious Drum Experience Awards, for Sounds Like THIS.

When choosing your degree, it’s important to choose the right place for you and your future career. Both conservatoires and universities offer degrees in music and drama, but what’s the difference?

Music industry jobs rose a record 3% last year, according to UK Music’s recent ‘Measuring Music’ report.

We have revamped our popular alumni playlist to include current students from across the conservatoire. Listen to the latest new music from the LCoM community!

Drawing inspiration from a module in Music Journalism, BA (Hons) Music (Production with Popular) graduate Ellie Palmer has recently started a role as Online Editor for Pianist Magazine.

Recent Jazz graduate Abbie is set to perform as part of the Jamie Lloyd Company’s Pinter at the Pinter across November and December.

International graduate and Shanghai-based musician Jasmine Chen discusses her experiences of international study and involvement with the film 'Crazy Rich Asians'.

LCoM alumni groups Jasmine and Slow Loris have been selected for the pioneering Jazz North Introduces – a programme dedicated to nurturing and developing emerging talent in the North of England.

In another extract from our Musicians' Survival Guide, hear from Thomas Quinn of Blueberry Hill Studios on the origins and development of one of Leeds' premier, professional recording studios.

Meet Niall O'Connor, who has just graduated from LCoM's Music Business Course and landed a job with "saviours of the music industry," PPL PRS.

Our third year students, who graduated last Thursday at Leeds Town Hall, reported an 81% overall satisfaction rate in the latest National Student Survey

Michael Dugher collects his Fellowship from LCoM this Friday 30 November, which he was awarded alongside Pauline Black of The Selecter at LCoM's 2018 graduation ceremony.

Undoubtedly a gifted bunch, meet a few of the artists and entrepreneurs of the ‘Class of 2018’ who are set to embark on their careers in music as we bid them a fond farewell at graduation this week.

Music Business student Tom Bladon is yet to officially graduate from LCoM, but he's already landed a promising role with Music Sales Group, and an MPA scholarship which offers mentoring and support th

Two LCoM students have been selected for the ReBalance Project – an initiative from Festival Republic which aims to redress gender inequality in the music industry.

This August bank holiday, LCoM DJs head to Leeds Festival to help the party go off in style...

Leeds College of Music has unveiled ambitious plans to expand their degree course provision into the broader area of performing arts starting with the launch of BA (Hons) Musical Theatre in September

We are delighted to announce that we have been designated HEI (Higher Education Institution) status.

CeCe Sammy has been a leading vocal and performance coach for some of the biggest names in music. She’s also known for her TV appearances and behind-the-scenes contributions as vocal coach, judge, adv

JazzLeeds is a festival that celebrates Jazz in all its forms! We’re delighted to host two days of the festival at Leeds College of Music, and to see so much homegrown talent across the programme..

Sixteen Records was set up to recognise the very best alternative and electronic artists in Leeds and West Yorkshire. Learn more about its inception from its founder Lotte Van Den Berg.

21-year-old composer/producer N/\L/\ has only just begun their musical journey but is already making waves in the DIY electronica scene. N/\L/\ will be performing at Liverpool Sound City 2018

Long Legged Creatures are creeping out with their twisted live electronica, full of wonky harmony and heavy grooves. They are one of five LCoM acts performing at Liverpool Sound City festival 2018.

Third-year pop student and singer/songwriter Thomas Harvey will be one of five LCoM acts performing at Liverpool Sound City Festival 2018.

Venus are a five-piece all girl rock band from Leeds, and are one of five LCoM acts performing at this year's Liverpool Sound City festival.

Meet indie three-piece LUNABLIND, one of five LCoM acts performing at this year's Liverpool Sound City festival.

Leeds College of Music has been nominated for a prestigious Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award 2018 (THELMAs).

LCoM alumni Laura Oakes, Bruno Major and Bang Bang Romeo have all been shortlisted for the Unsigned Music Awards 2018.

Leeds College of Music has developed an augmented reality app to provide support for students.

Leeds College of Music is delighted to return to Sound City, showcasing an eclectic mix of talented artists as we take over the Red Brick Vintage Stage on Saturday 5th May!

Classical Music graduate Beckie Morley has unveiled plans to expand her community music business and launch in Leeds.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we have some fantastic events taking place at Leeds College of Music showcasing and celebrating the work of female musicians.

Folk student Madeline Morris went to the Conservatory of Music Luisa D'Annunzio, Pescara in Italy to work with songwriters from across Europe to help give a voice to refugees.

In the next instalment of our ‘Careers in Music’ series, we talk to Laura about her busy and diverse schedule of teaching, arts administration and performance.

Leeds College of Music is delighted to host Both Sides Now residency #2 featuring Shiva Feshareki - an initiative from Brighter Sound to support, inspire and showcase female artists from the North.

Finding financial support may seem relatively complex, but there are several opportunities out there including crowdfunding, social investment and sponsorship, alongside the more traditional grant fun

Ambrose Field & Sammy Chien, Juice, Cecilia Bignall, and Northern Contemporary Collective join line up for the second edition of the Leeds-based cutting-edge festival

As 2017 draws to a close, we look back at some of this year’s musical highlights from amongst our incredible alumni community.

Returning to Leeds from 12-23 March 2018, Sounds Like THIS presents ground-breaking music, sound art and visual installations by leading artists and emerging talent.

In November 2017, BA (Hons) Music (Popular) student Lauren Rycroft along with three fellow LCoM undergraduates travelled to Haarlem, Netherlands for the International Songwriting Camp.

Dan McDougall reveals his day-to-day as a songwriter, producer, session musician, and drummer for Liam Gallagher.

Ahead of the Production Music Awards, we caught up with the Founder and Organiser - composer and BA Music Production alumnus (2007) Richard Canavan to discover more about his career to date.

Leeds College of Music continues its investment in student experience with a newly refurbished and repurposed facility on Level 5 of our Quarry Hill campus.

Meet Rachel Meerloo, a double bassist for the Hallé Orchestra based in Manchester, who is part of the Classical faculty teaching double bass at Leeds Conservatoire.

Knowledge of social media is essential to any role in the music industry and is particularly crucial if you manage projects like a band, a club night or a record label.

Scott Mills in conversation is one of the headline events of Segue, a two-day festival of the radio and audio industry from 18th-19th October hosted by The Radio Academy in association with Leeds BID

Meet Graeme Matthews, a man whose life completely changed after enrolling on a short course at Leeds College of Music…

Leeds College of Music is delighted to launch a new initiative to issue high quality hearing protection - EarPeace ear plugs, supplied by audio specialists Read Audio - free of charge to all students.

In the next instalment of our ‘Careers in Music’ series, we caught up with Matt to discover how he balances a busy lifestyle as an Artistic Director, community musician, active performer and composer

The brand new Leeds College of Music library has opened its doors for the first time!

The Musicians' Survival Guide is a comprehensive guide on how to survive and thrive in the music industry - in this edition we look at how and why you need to register your musical works with PRS.

In the first instalment of our ‘Careers in Music’ series, we caught up with Lily Scott to get her top tips for a career in Classical Music….

Leeds College of Music alumni trio J Frisco have been selected for pioneering initiative Jazz North Introduces, which aims to nurture rising young Jazz talent in the North of England.

This innovative initiative aims to encourage more women in to music production, engineering and DJing. Sign up today!

As we sadly say farewell to the Class of 2017, we look at a handful of students from a number of courses and the varied, exciting and unique careers they’re heading off to no-doubt succeed in.

Leeds College of Music (LCoM) is delighted to award three new Fellowships to key industry figures - Vanessa Reed of PRS, Daniel Miller of Mute Records & music journalist Alexis Petridis.

We are delighted to launch a partnership with eStaccato, an innovative online platform for music education.

Drawing inspiration from her participation in our Community Music module, Beckie Morley has since carved out a successful career as a social entrepreneur

We've produced a run-down of 10 of the UK's best music festivals this summer where you can see Leeds College of Music performing.

Leeds College of Music is delighted to launch a refreshed visual identity, revealing a new logo which reflects the conservatoire’s core values, heritage and ambition for the future.

Got an audition coming up for a place on a music degree? It’s a nerve-wracking time for any musician, but with good preparation, those on-the-day nerves can be dealt with easily. Read these top tips.

As part of the #WomenInMusic series, we caught up with DJ, label owner and academic, Sally Rodgers to get her perspective on working in electronic music and how the industry has changed today.

Ahead of International Women’s Day on the 8th March, we have been talking to a select group about issues facing women in the music industry, to create the #WomenInMusic Series.

We speak to successful duo worriedaboutsatan about doing things your own way, and key lessons for survival in the business…

Leeds College of Music is delighted to announce that Marc Almond will be returning to The Venue for ‘Love in Leeds’, an event created in partnership with BBC Radio Leeds.

In Part 4 of the Folk Series, we spoke to Andy about life as a producer within the British Folk Scene, and the key to his success…

Leeds College of Music is delighted to announce the appointment of Benson Taylor as the first ambassador for Film Music at the conservatoire.

In the third episode of our folk series, we get Sunniva’s take on folk music, mixing genres, and how the international folk scene differs from Britain…

In the second instalment of our Folk Series, we spoke to folk musicians and third year LCoM students Sif Jacobsen & Caitlin Stubbs, to get their take on folk and how it can represent modern society...

In the first instalment of our “What the Folk” series, we took five with Katriona & Jamie to mull over what the term “folk music” means, and what it’s like to work within the UK folk scene…

British Country Music Award winner Laura shares her musical journey.

Eden has over 100 million streams on Spotify and a Platinum record to boot.

Ben caught up with us to discuss life on the international touring circuit.

Tom discusses composing music for the Olympic Games!

Matt comments on compositional style and working with Ensemble Entropy.

Songwriter and guitarist Luke joined us for a songwriting masterclass.

Dom discusses the Dom J Marshall Trio, The Cinematic Orchestra and 〄 DJM 〄.

Emily has been part of The Australian Pink Floyd Show.

Director of bespoke music composition and sound design services, W-M-P.

Jasmine discusses her participation in the 2018 film 'Crazy Rich Asians'.

Born in Trinidad, Clint is a versatile bassist and multi-instrumentalist.

Bård is a jazz guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Norway.

We spoke to Molly about her company and social enterprise - Moo Melodies.

Andrew has been described as one of the most original drummers in the UK.

Joseph discusses exciting collaborations and award-winning music.

Pete discusses his latest album, supported through crowdfunding.

Alumni folk duo Gilmore and Roberts explore the term - ‘Folk Music’.

Bryan Chung is an electric guitarist originally from Hong Kong, now settled in Leeds.

Bassist Dan Ezard has performed worldwide for artists such as Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Michael Ball and Gabrielle.

Emma is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and bandleader.

Rory Mann is an award winning, highly proficient guitarist, composer and educator based in London.

Will Walton (she/they), BA (Hons) Music (Production) alum, describes their work as 'the unflinchingly honest songs of a non-binary neurodivergent sadgirl songwriter from Manchester'.

Jack is a sound and dialogue editor for a York-based post production house, where he has amassed over 15 feature film credits.

Since graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2012, Kieran Fowkes has been working as a music teacher working with SEN students and performing, writing and recording vocals on the side.

Elysha is a Yorkshire-based producer, singer-songwriter and sound engineer, with musical passion spanning multiple disciplines and genres.

Tasha Dowd is a multi-instrumentalist Actor Musician based in Liverpool and Leeds. From Drag to Richard III, Tasha’s stage experience is as broad as their musicality.

Michael has set up his own production company and is currently producing large scale performances with his orchestra - Paradox Orchestra.

Graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Olivia is now playing with her quintet, and other bands such as Mangorata, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Sunkissed Child.

Straight from DORK's 2023 'Hype List', Mollie Coddled is an Alt-Pop making indie queen from Yorkshire. Mollie’s music shares views of Gen-Z society through a dreamy and fun, sonic lens.

Tianpei (Eric) Chen is an electronic music producer, arranger, and music production tutor based in Hangzhou, China.

Fee (she/her) is a talented trumpet player who is deeply involved in Leeds' jazz scene. You can catch them performing in numerous bands like Naali Collective, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Heritage.

Yvonne Han is a graduate of our BA (Hons) Music (Production) course, Yvonne recently released the debut album 'Cognitive Dissonance' with her indie rock band The Sound of Modesty.

Andy Turner is currently the manager for Music and Creative studies at Telford College in Shropshire. Andy has been working in the music industry in various roles over the 10 years since he graduated.

Pete New is a professional musician, arranger, producer, and educator from West Yorkshire. Pete performs with various ensembles, including 'The Neville Staple Band: From The Specials'.

BA Jazz graduate, Robin Porter is an award-winning saxophonist, composer and educator based in London.

Jarrod works alongside multi-platinum producer/composer Junkie XL.

Vaughan's unique and captivating sound blends electronic sounds and alt-pop.

Spooky-j and pq discuss collaboration with Nilotika Cultural Ensemble

Since graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2015, Henry Parker has been building a career as a folk singer-songwriter.

Max is an award-winning composer and orchestrator.

Owen discusses his approach to creating a remix and his own original material.

John tells us his career highlights and offers some industry advice.

Malaika shares what has driven her towards a career in music.

Running two ventures, Callum has a wealth of industry experience.

Take Five participant Kim has a strong reputation as band leader and educator.

Rob offers his perspective on future music industry developments.

An advocate for the arts as a vehicle for social change, Tom leads MAP Charity.

Harrison recently founded his own production-music label, AMITY.

Alex provides some advice for budding film composers.

Charley is a versatile vocalist specialising in musical theatre and classical music.

Michael discusses jazz, rhythm and life on the road with Everything Everything.

Chantel gives some top tips for budding singers, guitarists or songwriters.

Trio making a stir with their distinct and formidably luring barrage of psych.

Composer Neil has worked on music for film, documentaries, and sports.

Chris speaks about his musical journey so far.

European-based saxophonist Andy comments on his time in Leeds.

Tori speaks about her musical journey and decision to study in Leeds.

Composer, Performer and Music Therapist, Adrian Snell talks to us about his career highlights and fond memories of Leeds.

Jon comments on being more than a Pringle eating champ.

We promote current students and alumni as professional performers for paid work and performance opportunities.

LC's professional production music platform, open to all students and graduates!

Leeds Conservatoire work with a number of festivals to create work experience and performance opportunities for current students and alumni.

Learn more about funding in the creative industries.

Discover some of the latest funding and development opportunities in the sector.

This fund enables crucial access to PRS for Music and Spotlight Membership for third year students who require it the most.

Our Enterprise support is aimed at helping artists and businesses contextualise their studies and achieve their entrepreneurial goals.

Welcome to your Employability Tool Kit. We have prepared targeted tasks to help you realise your potential across sectors (not just the creative sector) and prepare you for life beyond study.

Here's everything you need to know about Postgraduate Music Study - with Leeds Conservatoire, at other UK Conservatoires and Music Specialists and at other West Yorkshire Institutions

A list of creative sector jobs currently available.

Book a session with our Employability and Enterprise team to discuss a range of topics and subjects.

Opera North's Phil Boughton explores the world of orchestral management.

Music Consultant Steve Farris discusses publishing, A&R and more.

Solicitor Pete Bott provides insight into entertainment law.

Vick Bain discusses her research 'Counting the Music Industry: The Gender Gap'.

Becky Ayres, Managing Director for Sound City in Liverpool, explores the world of festival management.

CEO and Leeds Conservatoire graduate Lewis Foster discusses the world of library and bespoke production music.

In this Episode, Cam Moitt chats with Dan Ezard and Chris Milnes on their experiences working as Session Musicians.

Lauren interviews Carmen McLean (Singer Songwriter) and Eva Davies (Come Play With Me) on releasing music. Listen to their top tips and find out more.

Read expert advice on navigating the music industry and access all of the articles featured within the past five published editions of the Musicians' Survival Guide.

The Musicians' Survival Guide is available as a series of handy A5 books packed with need-to-know contacts and information on navigating the music industry.

Have you stayed in Leeds after graduation? Check out this list of local businesses and resources in and around the area.

Help us continue to provide outstanding music and performing arts training for our students and the wider community.

Leeds Conservatoire prides itself on making sure that music education is open to all.

Help us today to provide the highest level of music training, performance opportunities and specialist facilities.

Find out about what it's like to be a student at Leeds Conservatoire with information on accommodation and facilities, performance and industry opportunities, student support and more.

Raquel Álvaro is a Portuguese singer currently studying BA (Hons) Music (Jazz).

Meet Maura, an actor-musician student at Leeds Conservatoire, in their third year. We caught up with Maura about their time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and she shared their advice.

Max Russell studies on our Production with Popular pathway. Aside from drumming in progressive metal band, Horses in Transit, he works in a variety of projects as a mix engineer and producer.

Elouise McCracken studies FdA Music Production, and has just completed her first EP.

Olivia Crawford is a film and video game composer who is currently in her third year of our BA (Hons) Music (Film) course.

Meet Jake, a BA (Hons) Music Production student in his third year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Jake about his time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and he shared his advice.

Art Banymandhub is a solo electric bassist and double bassist born in Mauritius and studying on the MMus Creative Musician postgraduate degree at Leeds Conservatoire.

Kayleigh Thorn is a first year student on the BA (Hons) Actor Musician, where she combines her love of acting with her passion for playing guitar.

Simona Mannu is a cellist and arranger, and third-year Classical student.

India Ashberry is a BA (Hons) Music (Classical) with Foundation Year student, currently in her final year.

Nathan Sharratt is a second year Music Business student at Leeds Conservatoire. He is currently working on his own content marketing business for the music industry, and making music industry contacts

Meet Matt, a BA (Hons) Music Business student in his third year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Matt about his time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and he shared his advice.

Iona Lane is currently a first-year undergraduate on our brand new BA (Hons) Music (Folk) pathway.

Marc Alexandru Tint is a guitarist and producer, currently studying on the BA (Hons) Music (Production with Popular) degree.

Jemma Crane is a first year studying on our BA (Hons) Music Business programme. In between lectures, Jemma runs her music blog 'Beyond the Melodies', and writes for the LCSU Journalism Society.

Meet Marie McAndrew, a MA Musical Direction student at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Marie about her time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and she shared her advice.

Jonathan Reid is a first year studying on the BA (Hons) Actor Musician course at Leeds Conservatoire. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Jonathan has found a course that suits him perfectly.

Sam Norris is a third-year saxophonist on our BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) course. He has gained lots of experience, including playing lead alto sax for the Student Union Big Band.

Amy Illingworth is a singer-songwriter, currently studying on our Songwriting pathway. She regularly performs with her band, Sunflower Thieves.

In our latest student profile we spoke to Else Skogan Bonesrønning, a gifted young Norwegian vocalist studying on the BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) degree.

Meet Gabriella Richardson, First Year Leeds Conservatoire Popular Music student, and vocalist with band Sonic Blue.

Meet Guangchen, a MA Music student at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Guangchen about their time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and he shared his advice.

The Wardrobe Quintet are a jazztronica band, formed by first and second year Jazz students, Casper Bjelland, Ola Lauvas, Benjamin Rekstad, Jostein Braaten and Anders Waltersdorph Hjemmen.

Meet Rob, a third-year Music Production student and soon to be graduate who has already secured a job at Curioso, a pioneering video games company.

Samantha Brown is a second year student currently studying on the Jazz music degree. Sam recently released her debut EP, Loop Sessions: Songs of the Good Old Days.

Laura Bailie is a third-year on Leeds Conservatoire's BA (Hons) Music (Classical) course

Hailing from Portugal, jazz drummer Rui Neves has embraced life as a student at Leeds Conservatoire.

Ellie Baker is an entrepreneurial student in her second year of our FdA Music Production course. She is currently planning to launch her own business, Barefaced Women.

Lucy Goodfellow is a second year on our BA (Hons) Music (Business) course, who is making a name for herself in the Leeds music scene.

Meet Elliot, a third-year student on our BA Hons Music Production course. He is president of the DJ society - a community of DJ's at Leeds Conservatoire - and is currently working on his first album.

Lauren Burrow (artist name, Lauren Mikki) is a second year student on our BA (Hons) Music (Popular) programme. Lauren is an RnB/Soul/Pop vocalist and songwriter.

Meet Jess, a BA (Hons) Music Business student in her third year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Jess about her time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and she shared her advice.

Melissa Cameron is a BA (Hons) Musical Theatre student currently in her third year at Leeds Conservatoire. Melissa recently became a Help Musicians: Ian Fleming Musical Theatre Award 2021 holder.

Meet Joe, a MA Musical Direction student in their third year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Joe about their time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and they shared their advice.

Hope Marna is a 1st year vocalist studying on our BA (Hons) Classical Music programme. When not studying, Hope spends her time singing in the LCSU Opera Soc and writing for the LCSU Journalism Society

Meet Will Knibbs, a Electronic Music Production student in his second year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Will about his time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and he shared his advice.

Meet Luke Print, a driven student on our (Foundation) Music Production course.

Ellie Bishop is an electronic music producer, who is currently in her second year on the FdA Electronic Music Production programme at Leeds Conservatoire.

Gemma Louise Stanford is a singer-songwriter studying on our BA (Hons) Songwriting programme. She has co-written for artists such as Mary Eckert, and regularly releases music on her SoundCloud page.

Lauren Gray is a first year studying on the BA (Hons) Songwriting with Foundation Year programme. Alongside her studies, Lauren performs under her artist name Lavender Gray, and in multiple bands.

Frankie is currently studying on our MA Music Programme. We spoke to Frankie about his music, time at Leeds Conservatoire and life in Leeds.

Oliver Watson is a drummer currently in his third year on the BA (Hons) Popular Music programme at Leeds Conservatoire. Alongside being a session drummer, Oliver teaches drums, and releases music.

Meet Valentina, an actor-musician student at Leeds Conservatoire, in her first year. We caught up with Valentina about their time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and she shared her advice.

Jane Burnell is a third year singer studying on the BA (Hons) Music (Classical) course, who also runs and conducts the LCSU Opera Society.

Meet Megan Burridge, a BA (Hons) Classical Student in her first year at Leeds Conservatoire. Megan also studied on our Foundation Year programme.

Joseph Alhallak is a student on the FdA Music Production course. He's a hip hop producer and vocalist releasing music under the moniker Yusef Yellow.

A hip-hop DJ/producer from Leeds, Stephen Lynch – aka DJ Agent M – studies BA (Hons) Music (Business).

India Newland is a final year student on our BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) programme. India has recently started rapping, released her first track and began performing in solo gigs across Leeds.

Jake Pike is a third-year student currently completing the BA (Hons) Music (Business) course.

Abi Rudd is a third-year on our BA (Hons) Music (Production) course. Abi has already gained experience and undertaken work experience with the studio of Adele & Rihanna producer Paul Epworth.

Meet Fee, a BA (Hons) Jazz student in her third year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Fee about her time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and she shared her advice.

Molly Deakin is a second year student currently completing the BA (Hons) Music (Business) course.

Agne is a classically trained violinist from Lithuania. After graduating from in Liverpool, she released mini-album Behind The Light and embarked on MMus Creative Musician (MA Music) in 2017

Meet Kneeo, a BA (Hons) Music Business student in his third year at Leeds Conservatoire. We caught up with Kneeo about his time at Leeds Conservatoire so far, and he shared his advice.

Meet Heather Walker, a Classical student and member of pop duo, Fort Sessions.

Alex is a second year saxophonist on our BA (Hons) Music (Classical) course. Alex enjoys composing and has performed with ensembles such as the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra.

Odysseus Liakos is a first-year Film Music student who has taken part in projects such as a rescore for the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition.

Lauren Hutchins is a third year student on the BA (Hons) Film Music course. She is currently working on her portfolio as a freelance film composer.

A team of friendly and professional technicians are always on hand to help you with advice or information about equipment.

Leeds Conservatoire has a cutting-edge and bespoke DJ Suite, equipped with the latest professional standard equipment.

We have a range of microphones and recording equipment that students can borrow.

Students have access to our studios until late during term-time.

We’re the only English conservatoire to hold the coveted All-Steinway School status.

Our TEL and AV teams provide and support technology enhanced learning. Students can access technology from virtual learning environments to video sharing software and even augmented reality.

Take a 360º tour of our campus, performance spaces, studios and practice rooms.

The purpose-built, specialist Library offers access to extensive online and physical music and drama resources, a varied study environment and a range of tailored support.

Leeds Conservatoire has a range of fantastic in-house performance opportunities, coupled with high-profile partnerships to enrich your music study experience.

Introducing Leeds Conservatoire’s Aftershow Sessions: a series of performances from our Musical Theatre students featuring predominantly new writing.

The Musicians' Survival Guide is a handy book packed with need-to-know contacts and information. Download the latest version.

Student composed music can be submitted to feature and be credited on Leeds Conservatoire promotional materials.

Crosswire Sessions is a professionally produced platform for our students’ music.

The Disability Advisers offer individual support and guidance to students who have specific learning difficulties.

Being a music student can be both mentally and physically challenging and we understand you may need targeted support to prevent performance-related issues from affecting your studies.

Information on working while studying at Leeds Conservatoire.

Information on term dates and building opening times.

The Library offers access to extensive online and physical music resources, a varied study environment and a range of tailored support.

With a thriving music scene, an abundance of events, an eclectic cultural calendar and an ever-growing food and drink sector, we can safely say that life in Leeds is never dull.

Opera North's Phil Boughton explores the world of orchestral management.

Vick Bain discusses her research 'Counting the Music Industry: The Gender Gap'.

CEO and Leeds Conservatoire graduate Lewis Foster discusses the world of library and bespoke production music.

Solicitor Pete Bott provides insight into entertainment law.

Becky Ayres, Managing Director for Sound City in Liverpool, explores the world of festival management.

Music Consultant Steve Farris discusses publishing, A&R and more.

Making the decision about where to study your music or performing arts degree? Here are 12 reasons to study at Leeds Conservatoire...

With our suite of music and performing arts postgraduate courses, you can develop your career, as you train to become innovative professionals in the creative industries.

Find out how much it costs to study the our postgraduate courses and what financial support is available.

Applicants may be required to complete an audition or interview.

Find out how to apply for our postgraduate courses.

Find out what our Postgraduate entry requirements are.

With our suite of music and performing arts postgraduate courses, you can develop your career, as you train to become innovative professionals in the creative industries.

Find out why a music or performing arts degree could you be your next step towards a career in today’s dynamic creative industries.

Find out how to apply for our undergraduate courses via UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires.

Our 4-year courses are an opportunity to start studying your degree while you focus on your musical development.

Find out about our scholarships and bursaries.

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Read our frequently asked questions about fees & funding.

Most applicants are required to attend an audition or interview.

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Fast-track your route into the music production industry with a degree from Leeds Conservatoire.

Fast-track your route into the music production industry with a two-year Foundation Degree from Leeds Conservatoire.

With our suite of music and performing arts postgraduate courses, you can develop your career, as you train to become innovative professionals in the creative industries.

Find out more about our postgraduate course in Musical Theatre performance.

Find out more about our flexible postgraduate music course.

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Find out more about our postgraduate course for Musical Theatre Creatives.

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Most applicants are required to attend an audition or interview.

Find out about our scholarships and bursaries.

Find out how much tuition fees are and what financial support is available.

Read our frequently asked questions about fees & funding.

Find out how much it costs to study the our postgraduate courses and what financial support is available.

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Musical, academic and English criteria for international students.

View our View our BA (Hons) Music, Performing Arts, and Foundation Degree courses.

Our global approach to folk music explores traditional music from the British Isles and all around the world, expanding it through innovative performance, composition, arrangement and recording.

Develop your skill set in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Classical and Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

Our Classical programme is for talented performers and composers who want to break the boundaries of classical music whilst honing and mastering advanced techniques.

In every aspect of the music industry, there are business experts supporting musicians and creatives to do what they do successfully; here at the conservatoire we support you to become the expert.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Jazz and Specialist Group Study modules in Production.

Create original music focusing on contemporary electronic music including genres such as EDM, Hip Hop, Techno, DnB and Grime, whilst acquiring skills in dedicated music production suites.

Leeds Conservatoire's jazz degree was the first in the UK, and over the last 50 years we've become a leading authority in jazz across the UK and Europe.

Leeds Conservatoire's Actor Musician programme offers rigorous training for actors and instrumentalists who want to tell stories on stage through devised theatre, adaptation and ensemble practice.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Jazz and your Specialist Group Study modules in Pop.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Pop and your Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

Focusing on any sub-genre you want – from acoustic to electronic, mainstream to leftfield – our Songwriting degree will prepare you to make a lasting impact on the music industry.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Pop and Specialist Group Study modules in Production.

Writing music for the moving image has become an increasingly attractive career option. Refine the composition, arranging and production skills you need to work in the film music industry.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Production and Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

We were the first UK conservatoire to deliver a specialist course in Pop, and we’re still pioneers. As well as performance skills, you’ll develop the tools you need to prepare for the music industry.

Gain the skills and experience to become a sophisticated music producer, with the freedom to express yourself musically in any genre.

Develop your skill set in more than one subject area and study with a wide range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Production and Specialist Group Study modules in Pop.

Information on international tuition fees and scholarships.

Information on how much it costs to live in Leeds.

Information on what visas you will need to study in the UK.

Musical, academic and English criteria for international students.

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Specialist training for children that develops creativity, performance skills, and knowledge of music

14 September 2024

Term dates for 2023/24 and 2024/25. Please add these to your calendars.

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Information for students about staying safe at LJC

Using ICT in your lessons at LJC and our virtual learning environment

Find out about LJC Performances

We offer means-tested bursaries between 10-100% of fees to families whose total taxable income is under £50,000

Leeds Junior Conservatoire Tech is for young people who want to learn about music production, and is the only course of its kind in a UK conservatoire

For students aged 11-18 who have been playing for around two years and are interested in learning with other like-minded young people who are passionate about music

LJC Performance+ is our advanced programme for young musicians who are Grade 5 standard or above on their instrument or voice

Opera North return to Leeds Junior Conservatoire with the next in their Little Listeners series: Cinderella

Read about our Generation Big Band Performance bringing together four generations of musicians into one band!

Catherine Cowan discusses the second Myth of Music Practice.

Leeds Conservatoire and Made With Music are delighted to launch a new inclusive ensemble in Leeds for anyone who might need extra support to make music with family and friends.

On Saturday 14 May two Leeds Junior Conservatoire bands played at Leeds Corn Exchange for the ‘Public Realm Celebration Event’

Catherine Cowan discusses the first of the Myths of Music Practice.

To bring the Spring term to an end, last week we celebrated the hard work of all of our wonderful Leeds Junior Conservatoire students in the Spring Showcase. Here are some highlights!

Catherine Cowan discusses myth #3 in this series - You can't practice without your instrument.

A guide to getting the most out of your practice and making amazing progress, written by our LJC Experience Students

On February 5 2022, Leeds Junior Conservatoire students filmed the culmination of Making Music's ‘Adopt A Music Maker’ project, with their adopted composer Carmel Smickersgill.

Jonny Enright is a trombonist, composer and arranger based in Leeds. He is a tutor at Leeds Junior Conservatoire, and a Senior Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Music at Leeds Conservatoire.

Annabel Gracey & Phoenix Taylor tell us what it's like as a star in the West End.

Catherine Cowan gives us many ways to deal and cope with Performance Anxitey...

As we celebrate International Women's Day, read about our recent day hosting Jazz North's 'Jazz Camp for Girls', where we welcomed young musicians to experience Jazz music and improvisation.

As we celebrate International Women's Day, read about our recent day hosting Jazz North's 'Jazz Camp for Girls', where we welcomed young musicians to experience Jazz music and improvisation.

In 2016, Junior LCoM was invited to take part in Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. To be given this opportunity is fantastic, so we jumped at the chance!

Hi - I'm Finley, and I play drums and piano! I am on the Experience course at Leeds Junior Conservatoire.

Generation Big Band at Leeds Conservatoire brings together excellence across all generations of the Yorkshire jazz community.

Saturday 11 May 2024

Saturday 29 June 2024

We offer means-tested bursaries between 10-100% of fees to families whose total taxable income is under £50,000

Experience and explore Jazz music and improvisation at Jazz North's Jazz Camp for Girls.

Information for Teachers, Schools and External Visitors

This one-day camp is perfect for children and young people aged 8-14 who are interested in learning about music and creating their own song.

Details about the Leeds Conservatoire Summer Academy and additional enriching short courses we host during the Summer.

Explore your creativity with us this summer by joining us on a Summer Academy - Production, Performance or Theatre. Sixth form students starting Year 13 in September 2024 (16-17 Years Old)

Information on the bursary application process and how to submit income evidence.

Our Production strand will provide students with the opportunity to produce, record and make music alongside professional practitioners.

This immersive experience combines in depth skills training, industry masterclasses and the best of British theatre, with theatre excursions to Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's West End. 18+

Junior LCoM is the home of Saturday Music School and short courses for young musicians aged 9 - 18. Register and join our Junior LCoM Online Open Day resources.

If you are interested in any of our music degrees click this button to register for upcoming Live Chat and Q&A events, and to access our Online Open Day Portal.

Discover the vibrant city of Leeds. Hear from a student, plus see where you could be living.

Discover music videos, live performances and playlists from our talented student musicians and performers.

Watch on-demand talks and videos from our performance and composition-based courses, as well as from our array of production and business-focussed degrees.

Listen to our Head of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Andrew West, detail the unique Music Masters programme at Leeds Conservatoire.

Take a look around our campus and find out more about our industry-standard facilities.

Hear the latest Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire, featuring music from our alumni and current students right across the conservatoire.

Benjamin Appl leads our Young Artists through their chosen repertoire, passing on the experiences he had as a pupil of Fischer-Dieskau.

James Gilchrist has developed a reputation “unsurpassed among lyric tenors” (‘The Independent’). He joins with his long-established duo-partner Anna Tilbrook.

This lecture recital, given by the great Graham Johnson, will prove that Fauré is no longer merely a ‘Master of Charms’ circumscribed by the belle époque.

This gala performance presents a culmination of the work and study undertaken by the Leeds Lieder Young Artists over the Festival week.

Praised in ‘The Guardian’ for the “crystalline beauty” of her “glorious soprano”, Carolyn Sampson has become a favourite of Leeds Lieder audiences, particularly in partnership with Joseph Middleton

Head of School and Professor of Music at the University of Leeds, Barbara Kelly gives an enlightening introduction to this evening’s recital.

Hailed as “a knockout performer” by ‘The Times’, Singaporean-British mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron makes a highly-anticipated return to Leeds Lieder.

All are welcome to participate in this event – one of our most joyful community music-making sessions.

Graham joins us straight from masterclasses at Guildhall School of Music and Drama to share a lifetime of knowledge and insight with our Young Artists.

In this pre-concert talk, Davies introduces her new song cycle, especially commissioned for this 20th-anniversary Festival.

With a rip-roaring score by the Queen of Country, 9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss.

Explore your listening skills in Major and Minor tonality in Pop and Rock Music

A collection of videos and resources to help with music theory knowledge and development.

This video looks at the stave, grand stave, treble and bass clefs - the foundations of beginning to notate music.

A collection of music theory resources to browse through at your leisure.

This section aims to help students explore the breadth of careers that are out there in the music and performing arts industry.

A handy A-Z jargon buster of Music Technology terminology.

Useful information for teachers to find school resources and advice to help their students.

Songwriter and tutor Rob Crisp shares his song inspiration ideas and advice.

Useful links and resources to support students in their studies.

Charlie Barnes from Bastille shares his own experiences of being a touring musician.

Information for students about financing their studies and useful resources.

A three day intensive course for applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We offer one-to-one consultations with our staff to discuss your study options.

Leeds Conservatoire will be at events around the country. Come and find us and say hello.

Clearing is now open for 2023 entry. Please see our courses for 2023 entry and download our Clearing Guide.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Jazz and Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz. Our Foundation Year route gives you an extra year to focus on your musical development.

With an extra year to focus on your musical development, our songwriting degree with Foundation Year will prepare you to make a lasting impact on the music industry.

The Match Funding Scheme is aimed at providing support to Leeds Conservatoire students for projects and activities which are not covered in the curriculum.

Our Artist and Business Development program can be aligned to fit any project endeavouring to utilise entrepreneurial skills to create something exciting, collaborative and innovative.

Available to all current students, giving access to a variety of professionally produced materials for just 50% of the price.

Supporting the costs of touring artists across pathways and genre. Open all year round to 3rd year students & post graduate students currently enrolled, and recent graduates (class of 21/22).

A collection of videos and resources to help with music theory knowledge and development.

This video looks at the stave, grand stave, treble and bass clefs - the foundations of beginning to notate music.

A collection of music theory resources to browse through at your leisure.

Explore your listening skills in Major and Minor tonality in Pop and Rock Music

Songwriter and tutor Rob Crisp shares his song inspiration ideas and advice.

Useful information for teachers to find school resources and advice to help their students.

Useful links and resources to support students in their studies.

This section aims to help students explore the breadth of careers that are out there in the music and performing arts industry.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Classical and Specialist Group Study modules in Production Software.

The Artistry & Enterprise team work with a number of Conferences across the UK, providing opportunities for students to attend and build their music industry knowledge.

Have you stayed in Leeds after graduation? Check out this list of local businesses and resources in and around the area.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Folk and your Specialist Group Study modules in Music Production.

A new fund designed to support recent Leeds Conservatoire graduates.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Jazz and your Specialist Group Study modules in Folk.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Folk and your Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Folk and your Specialist Group Study modules in Classical.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Pop, alongside Contextual and Professional Studies.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Pop and Specialist Group Study modules in Classical.

Develop your skill set in more than one subject area and study with a wide range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Production and Specialist Group Study modules in Folk.

Develop your skill set in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Classical and Specialist Group Study modules in Folk.

Fast-track your route into industry with our two-year Foundation Degree. Gain the practical training and experience needed for a successful career as a creative producer and DJ.

Find out how to apply for our postgraduate courses.

Find out how to apply for our undergraduate courses via UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Folk and your Specialist Group Study modules in Pop.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Production and Specialist Group Study modules in Classical.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Pop and Specialist Group Study modules in Folk.

You’ll take both your Specialist Study modules in Pop and Specialist Group Study modules in Pop. Our Foundation Year route gives you an extra year to focus on your musical development.

Develop your skill set in more than one subject area and study with a wide range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Production and Specialist Group Study modules in Pop.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Production and Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

On our BA (Hons) Music (Production) Top Up, you can top-up your Foundation Degree into a full BA (Hons) in Music (Production)

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Pop and Specialist Group Study modules in Production software.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Jazz and your Specialist Group Study modules in Pop.

Fast-track your route into industry with our two-year Foundation Degree. Gain the practical training and experience needed for a successful career in studio recording and music production.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Pop and your Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Classical and your Specialist Group Study modules in Pop.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Classical and Specialist Group Study modules in Classical.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Jazz and Specialist Group Study modules in Production Software

Develop your skill set in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Classical and Specialist Group Study modules in Jazz.

Develop your skillset in more than one subject area and study with a wider range of expert staff. You’ll take Specialist Study modules in Jazz and your Specialist Group Study modules in Classical.

You’ll take your Specialist Study modules in Film Music and Specialist Group Study modules in Film Music. Our Foundation Year route gives you an extra year to focus on your musical development.

Listen to the latest music from amongst our staff, student and alumni community.

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting)

Specialisms: Jazz Piano and Composition

Specialisms: Studio Production, Mixing engineer

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Production), FE Music Production, BA (Hons) Songwriting, MA Music

Courses Taught: Foundation Year, BA Songwriting, BA Music Business

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses taught: FdA Music Production, FdA Electronic Music Production

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Film Music)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Actor Musician

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz), BA (Hons) Music - cross-pathway

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz), MA Music

Specialisms: Film music, composition, orchestration, music theory, music context, industry and culture

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Business), Professional Studies

Courses taught: Foundation Degree, BA (Hons) Music (Classical), MA Music, Saturday Music School, Short Courses for young musicians

Courses taught: MA Music & Music Business

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Film Music)

Courses Taught: FdA Music Production, BA (Hons) Music (Production), BA Hons) Film

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical), MA Music (1:1 tutor)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Film Music)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Acting

Specialisms: Songwriting, Production and Bass Guitar

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Production)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Business)

Courses Taught: FdA Electronic Music Production, Introduction to Mixing and Mastering

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Film Music)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting), BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: 1:1 drum tuition to Specialist Study students in Foundation Year (Popular), BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Specialisms: Studio recording and production, song production

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical), MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical) Flute, Instrumental Music Tuition (Music Pedagogy), Music Theory

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical), MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical), 1:1 and Ensemble Tutor.

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical) - Piano Accompaniment & Solo Piano

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Classical

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical), MA Music (1:1 tutor)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: FdA Music Production

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz), MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: Specialist Study jazz guitar, Final Project ensembles.

Courses Taught: FDA Electronic Music Production

Courses taught: Foundation Year (Popular), BA (Hons) Music (Popular), BA (Hons) Music (Business), BA (Hons) Music (Production)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses Taught: Leeds Junior Conservatoire

Courses taught: Electric Guitar Workshop, Write, Record and Perform!

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Production)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting), BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses Taught: Contextual Studies 2: Collaborative Composition

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: Leodian Orchestra

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses Taught: BA Music, Leeds Junior Conservatoire

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music (1:1 tutor)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses taught: Introduction to Piano (Part 1), Introduction to Piano (Part 2), Develop Your Piano Skills

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Production)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music with Foundation Year

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

James is musical supervisor of the current UK tour of Legally Blonde.

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) & BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Classical)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Production)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), MA Music

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: Studio Experience Weekend, Write, Record and Perform!

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz), BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: Foundation Year, BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) course.

Pippa Anderson has had 18 years experience working with both the spoken and the singing voice.

Courses Taught: BA Acting, BA Actor Musician, BA Musical Theatre

Courses Taught: Musical Theatre for Singers & Music Theory for Singers

Courses Taught: Leeds Junior Conservatoire

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk, Roots and Blues), BA (Hons) Music (Popular), BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting)

Courses taught: Sinfonia

Courses Taught: Leeds Junior Conservatoire

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, BA (Hons) Acting, BA (Hons) Actor Musician

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Music Business and Professional Studies, Business Masterclasses

Courses Taught: Ensemble tutor

Courses taught: Instrumental tuition

Courses Taught: Jazz, Popular, Foundation

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular), BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting), MA Music

Courses Taught: Music Technology

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Acting, BA (Hons) Actor Musician

Courses Taught: Short Courses, Foundation Year, BA hons

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Folk), BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses taught: BA(Hons) Music (Business), BA(Hons) Music (Production)

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Songwriting, BA (Hons) Music (Popular)

Courses Taught: BA Music Production, FdA Electronic Music, MA Music

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Popular Music, BA (Hons) Songwriting

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses Taught: Leeds Junior Conservatoire, Ensemble tutor

Specialisms: Voice, jazz composition

Director of Studies

Courses taught: BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)

Courses taught: Musical Theatre

Courses Taught: BA (Hons) Classical

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2024

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Acting 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

BA (Hons) Actor Musician 2023

MA Musical Theatre Company 2023

MA Musical Theatre Company 2023

MA Musical Theatre Company 2023

MA Musical Theatre Company 2023

MA Musical Theatre Comany

MA Musical Theatre Company 2023

Whatever your event, we can provide professional standard performers from our pool of selected music students and graduates.

The Venue, housing our Steinway & Sons Model Ds, and Recital Room are available for hire. We offer full technical support, FoH, and a professional ticketing service.

Whether you need to host a conference, board meeting or anything in between, we offer competitive rates. Our events team provides a friendly and efficient service – and full technical support.

Our relationships help us provide the highest quality education and facilities to students and members of the public.

Musical Director Sam tells us about his journey since leaving Leeds.

Michaela is an award-winning international classical pianist and coach.

Aamir is an award-winning producer, engineer and writer.

Marija is a Lithuanian-born singer-songwriter, based in Buenos Aires.

Molly works as a Student Recruitment Marketing Assistant at RNCM.

Hong-Kong based graduate Dominique enthuses about all things opera.

Neil discusses experiences of singing and acting for operatic roles.

Natalie tells us about the life of an independent artist.

Carmen is an extremely versatile singer-songwriter and violinist.

Social entrepreneur Beckie talks about her company, Musical Moments.

Markus is a composer of music for moving image based in Chicago.

Dan describes life in America and his interactions with Hans Zimmer.

Ishaan Gandhi is a music producer, drummer, mix engineer, educator and DJ. He has worked with clients such as Apple, Levi's and Vogue.

Niall currently works as a Corporate New Business Advisor at PPL PRS.

Gaby has begun to forge a busy career within marketing and communications.

Charlie has built an exciting career in the world of festival management.

Ollie discusses the ins and outs of life as a tour manager and promoter's rep.

Abbie is a versatile drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader.

Samii outlines what's required to be successful in music PR.

Matt is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, production manager and boom operator.

Hollie offers a fascinating insight into her unique compositional style.

Ben is a versatile producer, musician, songwriter and studio engineer.

Chris provides advice on how to remain adaptable within an evolving industry.

Michael is a composer, producer, sound designer and multi-instrumentalist.

Kate works as a Technical Producer for BBC Radio 3 and freelance composer.

Rising-star Ashley has recently signed to Sony Music.

Tess describes how she has managed to develop her artistry in light of COVID-19

Hyunju is a distinctive and soulful singer-songwriter.

Saxophonist Ben has made an indelible mark on the Leeds jazz scene.

Award-winning composer Dave has a wealth of industry experience.

Jazz graduate John is a recording and touring saxophonist with The 1975.

Big Bad Wolf guitarist Mike talks rehearsals and approach to composition.

Hannah is a singer songwriter with experience of teaching young musicians.

Olivia has a busy schedule as a medical worker and film/video game composer.

Production graduate Grace works as a freelancer in a variety of music industry roles, including as a keyboardist, workshop facilitator, creative assistant and researcher.

Successful opera singer Ilona currently works for Theater an der Wien.

Future Bubblers participant Mali comments on her musical journey.

Sam is an integral member of band - Wayward Sons.

Discover more about award-winning avante-garde jazz trio - J Frisco

Fran muses about life as a songwriter and community music practitioner.

Ruby tells us about life on the road with Submotion Orchestra.

Martha discusses performance opportunities and the emotional impact of music.

Matt discusses life with Gentleman's Dub Club, Outlook Orchestra and more.

Fran is a singer songwriter who produces dreamy indie electronica.

David discusses his career as a producer, composer and sound designer.

Helena is a jazz vocalist who has performed with the likes of NYJO.

Greek guitarist George discusses the intricate ‘art of transcription’.

Alex discusses his band Krrum’s success and life on the road.

Award-winning musician Caterina discusses her time in Leeds.

Since leaving, Dan has worked with the likes of Ellie Goulding and Tom Odell.

Nel Begley is an active jazz vocalist, composer and educator.

Drummer and band leader Mark talks about Led Bib and composition.

Flying Machines guitarist Alex comments on crowdfunding and audiences.

Aaron offers a fresh perspective on Leeds' highly diverse musical scene.

Long Legged Creatures discuss their journey through twisted live electronica.

Adam comments on his entry into broadcasting and BBC Introducing.

Sunniva explains her jazz, folk and world musical influences.

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Lily is a first-year student on our BA (Hons) Actor Musician programme. Originally from Essex, Lily is busy exploring and enjoying the vibrant music and theatre scene Leeds has to offer.

Our Performance strand will support a wide range of musical interests including classical, jazz and popular music.

Are you a budding musician with dreams of studying at music college or university? If you’re aged 15-18 and passionate about music, this one-day course is for you!

Find out more about our upcoming On-Campus and On-Demand Open Days. Book your ticket for a live event and get instant access to our On-Demand Open Day with talks, tours & more.

Drum Kit Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Vibraphone Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Saxophone Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Trombone Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Trumpet Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Violin Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Guitar Reading Test BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Piano Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Bass Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Vocal Reading Test for BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) applicants.

Music students have access to a range of band rooms, ensemble rooms and practice rooms, each created with musicians in mind.