Studying with AMS Online
In this video one of our graduates; Ben, discusses his decision to study online with AMS Online.
He tells us about how the course works, the support offered to AMS Online students, and what you could potentially expect if you apply to study with us.
Career Development
Since making this video, Ben has landed a full time position with a music education provider.
Part of the reason he was selected for interview is that he had studied music at undergraduate (and now postgraduate level) with AMS Online.
Ben is a specific example of how qualifications can help open doors that might have otherwise stayed closed, and we were delighted to hear from him when he reported back to tell us about his new role.
What Ben Says:
Before finding AMS I was a full time gigging musician, travelling with various groups, taking anything that paid.After doing that for my 20s and having children, I looked to redesign my life and find ways to make an income from music without all the travel.I found AMS and was accepted for the Fast Track for Professionals and so could achieve my Bachelors Degree in one year.I enjoyed the course so much I immediately signed up for the Masters.Over the course of 2 years I went from essentially 0 formal education to a high level qualification and now work as Director of Education at a successful Piano company, completely remote and generously salaried.Elements I enjoyed about the two courses are:the self imposed schedule and flexibility,the module content and how relevant to modern music it is,the faculty who manage to guide and mentor you whilst also feeling like a friend!I can say without a doubt that AMS has changed my life for the better and I had fun during the process.
Ben Colbeck