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Student profile: Elena Federio

Elena is originally from Croydon, is studying Music as an undergraduate, and their favourite module is Live Sound.

Why did you choose to study Music at the University of Liverpool?

I wanted to have the option to choose modules from a wide variety of aspects of music; from production to performance to analysis

What do you enjoy most about the course, and why?

The city is amazing and the staff and facilities in the Department of Music have made the experience enriching with lots of exciting opportunities

Can you tell us about an exciting project you have completed on your course?

I have been doing a work placement with the Lunchtime Concert Series as part of my SOTA300 module. The staff at both the Lunchtime Concert and Tung Auditorium team have been welcoming, and always willing to offer advice and guidance. My confidence and experience in music events management has grown, and I have no doubt this will benefit me in my future career prospects.

What does Liverpool have to offer as a city?

There are always places to see and perform live music, from bars to pubs to arenas. The music scene in Liverpool is always opening new opportunities for music enthusiasts.

Can you tell us about the teaching methods/how your learning has been facilitated?

The hybrid learning.

What extra-or co-curricular activities do you take part in, and how do these affect your student experience?

Big band- this has helped me both to socialise with other students on the course, as well as to get some amazing experience gigging in Jimmy’s bar and other venues across Liverpool.

What are your ambitions for the future and how will your experiences at the University of Liverpool help you in your future career?

I hope to find a career in Live Sound Design. The modules I have taken at university have helped to open my eyes to various aspects of the music industry and its workings. In particular, I have gained experience in live sound and PA operation through my live sound module and my work placement, where I assisted the technical coordinator at The Tung Auditorium.

If you could go back, what advice would you have given yourself before going to University?

I would probably say to try having a go at as many things that you can. For example, university societies, socials etc. I would have wanted to be involved with a university production with the LUMS society so I would try to actively find out about those as well.

Rapid-fire questions:

  • Best study spot? Mac Suite I (music department)
  • Concert Square or Baltic Triangle? Baltic Triangle
  • Favourite place to socialise on campus? Sphynx
  • Best brunch spot? Rococo
  • Top three things to do in the city? Fredericks bar, Bold street, Albert Docks