Let Us Prepare You For A Career In The Music Industry

Launch your career in music with our innovative Music Production and Sound Engineering Diploma. Designed and delivered by active industry professionals, this course is built for aspiring industry professionals where no prior experience of production software or recording techniques is required. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to formalise your existing skills.

Updated for 2026, our curriculum is designed to launch diverse careers in the industry. Graduates have successfully transitioned into roles within recording studios, broadcasting, audio post-production, music production and live sound engineering.

This course bridges the gap between technical skill and creative vision. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the full production cycle, joining a network of graduates who are now professional engineers, industry producers and independent recording artists.

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WHY CHOOSE US

We understanding that learning is a unique journey for everyone, our music production 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 music production 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

DISCOVER WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1 - DAW overview and listening skills

  • Signal flow, equipment set up and integration
  • Principles of sound
  • Core fundamentals of music production
  • Understanding DAW functionality and tools
  • Audio editing and manipulation
  • Creative sampling techniques
  • Drum programming and editing
  • Song analysis and listening skills

    • Module 2 - Composition, songwriting and production techniques

  • Composition and remix techniques
  • Creating melodies and basslines
  • Song arrangement and structure
  • Time signatures, tempo changes and variations
  • Creative use of software instruments
  • Advanced sound design techniques
  • Additive, subtractive and granular synthesis
  • Using hardware synthersisers and controllers

    • Module 3 - Audio engineering techniques

  • Introduction to mic techniques
  • Microphone pre amps and microphone types
  • Using digital and analogue mixing desks
  • Understanding signal routing and monitoring
  • Recording drum kits and instruments
  • Stereo mic recording techniques
  • Recording guitars and cabinets
  • Vocal recording techniques

    • Module 4 - Audio engineering techniques part 2

  • Recording brass and string instruments
  • Advanced guitar recording and reamping
  • Recording acoustic instruments
  • Advanced drum recording techniques
  • Understanding signal routing and channel strips
  • Advanced use of equalisers and filters
  • Creative use of effect processors
  • Using series and parallel compression

    • Module 5 - Mixing and mastering techniques part one

  • Mix preparation, workflow and listening skills
  • Balancing, stereo imaging and placement
  • Vocal pitch correction
  • Understanding the art of bus compression
  • Gates, de-essers and expanders
  • Mastering formats and standards
  • Introducing colour and air to final masters
  • Mastering techniques with Pro Tools

    • Module 6 - Audio Post Production Techniques

    • Media formats for TV, film and new media
    • Sound design for effects and foley
    • Creating soundtracks for film
    • Music production for media products
    • Audio visual project construction
    • Studio design and acoustics
    • Career opportunities within the music industry
    • Final project submittals

    Book your place on the Music Technology and Production diploma

    One to One

    Start date: One week after enrolment
    Duration: 6 month full-time or 12 month part-time

    £6,798

    or £1,298 for first installment*


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    Small Group

    Start date: 2026 TBC

    Duration: 12 month part-time

    £5,998

    or £2,998 for first instalment*


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    * Please note; paying by installments incurs an admin fee of £198 which is spread across 6 payments.

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