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Sound Engineering / Music Technology School in Dublin

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Sound Training College, Dublin:
Located in Temple Bar in Dublin city centre, The Sound Training College (STC) offers a wide range of full and part-time Music Technology Diploma & Certificate training courses. We provide day, evening and weekend courses covering all aspects of Music Technology, Sound Engineering, Recording, Live Sound, and other fields of study. Since 1986, our courses and examinations in Music Production and Sound Engineering have effectively set standards for training within the music industry in Ireland.

We are renowned for our professional and in-depth approach to training alongside the comprehensive opportunities available to students wishing to develop professional careers in the music industry.

Quality Music Technology Training Courses:

Photo of Sound Engineering / Music Technology School in Dublin- State-of-the- Art Music Facilities:
The Sound Training College houses SSL and Neve technologies, and is also furnished with an outstanding collection of industry standard equipment - the best facilities in Ireland. 

- Experienced Instructors:
The courses are delivered by a team of experienced industry professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the music business.

- Professional Practices:
It is our aim to deliver educational programmes that meet the needs of the national and international music sectors. These programmes will reflect the underpinning knowledge and professional practices which permeate the music industry.

Full & Part-Time Diploma & Certificate Courses:
- Sound Engineering and Music Technology (Full & part-time)
- Advanced Sound and Music Technology (Full-time)
- Live Sound, Lighting and Stage Production (Full & part-time)
- Certified Beginner and Intermediate Course (Full-time)
- Practical Electronics for Musicians (Full-time)
- DJ and Production (Part-time)
- Electronic Production (Part-time)
- Sound Engineering Summer Camp
- Introduction to Recording Weekend Course

Location:

Image of Sound Engineering / Music Technology School in DublinWe are based in the heart of Temple Bar. Our administration office, media lab, Elektra recording studio, and the Bridge post-production studio are located on the 3rd floor of the Temple Bar Music Centre.

Other facilities including Apollo and Sun recording studios, PC lab, research lab, practical lab and Protools lab are located just opposite the Music Centre on Temple Lane.

STC is located in one of the most popular tourist and cultural areas of Dublin - Temple Bar. The college is surrounded by a huge collections of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and art galleries. The college is easily reached by all modes of public transport.

- Dart (Tara Street) 2 minute walk
- Most Bus Routes (City Centre) 1 - 2 minute walk
- Luas (Jervis Street) 2 minute walk

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Address: Curved Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Sound Training College, Dublin
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Situated in Temple Bar, the social and cultural heart of Dublin, Sound Training College (STC) provides a range of full and part-time Diploma and Certificate courses covering all aspects of Music Technology.

STC places a strong emphasis on the ‘hands on’ element on all of our music courses (full-time, part-time, day, evening & weekend).

We provide the developing music technology industry with highly trained personnel in the areas of Sound Engineering, Live Sound & Stage Production and Music Production.

STC courses and examinations have effectively set standards for the training within the industry, providing City & Guilds Diploma qualifications along with STC Sound Engineering & Music Technology Diploma programmes.

Our courses are delivered by a team of experienced industry professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the music business.

In 1986, the Sound Training College was established to meet the needs of the burgeoning music industry in Ireland which followed the phenomenal worldwide success of bands such as U2.  

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- Sound Engineering and Music Technology
- Advanced Sound and Music Technology 
- Certified Beginner and Intermediate Course (with Martin Clancy)
- Practical Electronics for Musicians
- Live Sound, Lighting and Stage Production 

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Courses / Programs
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