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There's an education and training route for everyone after GCSEs and you don't have to follow one path.
Joe decided A levels weren't for him...
I did a year of sixth form but it wasn't really for me, so after some research I found the BTEC Diploma in Music Technology at Weymouth College. It prepared me for some of the pitfalls of the music industry, how to deal with clients in a professional way and a particularly memorable lesson on tax returns (which is very important to me now as a self-employed person).
Our lecturers had years of industry experience themselves, which not only informed their teaching but also ensured they were understanding when it came to our own industry opportunities. I remember being encouraged to get out there and make it happen on a short tour with my band during term time, although I had to work hard to catch up when I got back!
After college I went on to do a degree in Sound Art and Design at the London College of Communication. This was a great chance for me to learn about the history of sound and flex my creative and conceptual muscles a bit more.
I worked at a record label for a while managing the distribution service which is selling records from other labels to record shops. I've been lucky enough to release music on a few notable labels and travel around Europe regularly playing records for people. As a composer I worked on adverts, television and films. This was anything from a new car commercial to fashion collections!
I'm now a music producer at MassiveMusic, a global music agency specialising in creating music for:
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