role of an A&R person has changed dramatically over the years. This course will look to examine all of the key areas that make an effective industry professional in this competitive and exciting sector. An A&R person’s role is to understand most other roles and glue them together in order for the signee to have the best chance of success. Artist Management is one of the key areas of the music industry and this subject will give students a full understanding of what it takes to be an artist manager in today’s modern music industry. A&R and Songwriting: These roles are very different but are also linked very strongly. A songwriter may wish to understand A&R and A&R as well as what is expected of them and vice versa. This module is designed to give the best of both worlds from the two very different perspectives that rely on each other. Songwriting: The NHAM songwriting course is geared towards the writer behind the artist or the artist themselves and will explore a multitude of themes. Writing for other people is also key for those who wish to have longevity in this career path. An ability to filter content accordingly is also an important skill to have and integral elements such as this will be analysed. References Music schools in London Education in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Business schools in England