Learn To Become a Sound Engineering and Mixing Pro
Updated for 2026 our industry focused and innovative Sound Engineering and Mixing Diploma is designed for anyone wishing to launch a career in the music industry as a sound/mixing engineer. No previous experience of sound engineering, recording studios or the use of music software packages is necessary and would be suitable for beginners. The course offers many career path opportunities on completion with former students progressing to work in recording studios, production studios and live sound.
WHY CHOOSE US
We understand that learning is a unique journey for everyone, our Sound Engineering and Mixing Diploma course is delivered on a one to one basis, allowing us to develop a tailored learning strategy based on your strengths and weaknesses.
- Unique personal development programme for every student
- Mentors dedicated to guiding and nurturing your creativity
- Receive 50% Discount on software and FREE studio time
- We’re an accredited Sound Engineering school with over 25 years of experience
- Purpose-built studios designed exclusively for our students
- Enrol at anytime and start your course within a week
- Recording brass and string instruments
- Advanced guitar recording and reamping
- Recording acoustic instruments
- Advanced drum recording techniques
- Digital and analogue mixing desks
- Understanding signal routing and channel strips
- Fundamentals of Sound
- Mix preparation, workflow and listening skills
- The mixing environment & referencing
- Monitoring, placement & acoustics
- Third party versus stock plug ins
- Balancing, stereo imaging and placement
- Utilising filters and equalisers
- Understanding the art of compression
- Using series and parallel compression
- Multi-band compression and dynamic EQ
- Bus processing and SSL bus compressor use
- Creative use of side chain functions
- Working with auxiliaries and sub grouping
- Manipulation and correct use of reverb
- Delay and modulation techniques
- Vocal correction and production
- Shaping and sound design
- Hybrid mixing workflow and processors
- Mixing console signal flow
- Using external analogue dynamic processors
- Advanced routing and audio patch bays
- DAW integration
- Creating a hardware only mix
- Software versus vintage hardware comparison
- Post production mixing with Pro Tools
- Editing techniques for dialogue and music
- Creative sound design and foley
- Recording and mixing spoken word
- Podcast recording and mixing
- Final mix preparation for mastering
- Mastering formats and standards
- Referencing and metering
- Mid/side processing
- Final mix glue processing
- Dithering and bit depth
- Fundamentals of immersive audio
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ENROLMENT
Enrolling is easy and can be done by phone, online, or in person by appointment. You can study on-site, online remotely, or a flexible blend of both, allowing you to switch between options at any time.
While our sound engineering and mixing diploma course is open to all with no entry requirements, having access to recording software is essential.
To ensure you choose the most suitable course, we recommend discussing your objectives with the course leader before enrolling. Call us on 0207 247 8800 for personalised guidance.
BOOK YOUR SOUND ENGINEERING AND MIXING DIPLOMA COURSE
*Please note; paying by instalments incurs an admin fee of £98.
The approach training is different to what I’ve experienced before where it’s really hands on and you get to use a wide variety of studios and equipment. That’s really valuable because when you finish the course you come away with not only the technical ability but also extensive studio experience.
I enrolled on the sound engineering diploma as I needed a course that would add to my skill set. I already had a strong production base so was impressed with the tutors delivery style that was specific to what I needed to learn. The mixing and mastering section was especially helpful to me as I’ve…
Having had some experience of live sound I wanted to take my knowledge further. The course content was fascinating and the opportunity to use professional studios was a great experience. My tutors were excellent and the feedback and constructive criticism I received when I presented my projects was invaluable. Can’t wait to put my knowledge…
The course was really informative with a lot of detail and great support from my knowledgeable tutor. One of the highlights of the course was the freedom to use the studios outside of my lessons to work on my own material. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a path into working in a…
I choose this course to further my career options within the music industry. I’ve been composing for some time but wanted to combine the use of technology to improve the overall production quality of my work. The one to one format was great for me due to lack of pressure in classroom environment. Would highly…
“I’ve always had a huge interest in music and wanted a better understanding of the techniques used to record and mix. As I currently play in band, the recording exercise during the course allowed me to record a demo for my own band and then with instruction from the tutor, mix and master the final…