Our summer courses in 2026 will take place in North Yorkshire, England. We very much hope to organise a course in Italy or in another mainland Europe country in 2027. Further details will be published in August 2026 or earlier if possible.

We look forward to replying to your questions below regarding our next UK or Europe-based courses for you or your family member/s.

Musical Summer Course for Advanced Levels:
- 2 weeks for adults & youth (aged 16+).

• Instrumental Strings Tuition: Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar (Classical & Jazz), Harp, Violin, Viola
• Woodwind: Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon
• Brass Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
• Classical Piano, Jazz Piano
• Percussion, Drums (Jazz & Pop)
• Vocal tuition: classical & jazz
• Orchestra conducting
• Music composition
• Opera workshop
• String orchestra
• Jazz sessions
• Entrance exam preparation
• Summer School choir
• End of Course concerts
• Music Tuition for already-constituted Chamber Music Groups

A choice of Italian, French or English language courses.

Updated: 2025-12-05

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2. Sound Training College, Dublin

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Ideally 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 Production, 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. STC places a strong emphasis on the ‘hands on’ element on all of our full & part-time courses.

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.

The courses are delivered by a team of experienced industry professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the music business. STC alumni are well regarded within the music industry for their acumen, professionalism and experience.

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

Music Camps & Workshops:
- Introduction to Recording Weekend
- Sound Engineering Summer Camp

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3. International Music College Freiburg

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At the International Music College Freiburg in Freiburg, on the edge of the Black Forest in southwest Germany we offer a three year program for aspiring jazz, rock, and funk musicians. Students recieve instruction from professional musicians and are required to play in a different band with other students every semester. In addition to their music lessons and rehearsals, students are also required to take courses in subjects like Stage Presence, Music Business, Arrangement etc. In their final year students are required to choose from one of three options, Performance, Music Education, or Songwriting/Producing as the focal point of their studies.

Our college offers a unique opportunity to recieve contemporary music instruction. Styles of music available for study range from jazz to rock to pop to funk. We are the only partner-school to the Berklee College of Music in the German speaking world. Training at the International Music College Freiburg (IMCF) is geared toward giving young musicians a good start in preparing for a career. A modern, practically-oriented and optimal curriculum, developed since the school’s founding in 1984, guarantees the basis for long-term success.

Three Year Music Programs ranging from jazz to rock to pop to funk; Music Lessons; Band rehearsal; Music Education; Composition; Music Business; Body Percussion & Rhythm; History of Popular Music; Practical Harmony and Ear Training; Arrangement; Practical Vocal Techniques; Music Transcription; Performance Ear Training; Recording and Sequencing with Logic and Cubase.

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4. The Contemporary Music Course

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‘The Contemporary Music Course’ is an attractively presented high quality online music course for beginners, songwriters and arrangers. No previous qualifications are required. You'll have instant access for a year, to 130 lessons that stream instantly from the net to your computer, iPad or iPhone.

Free two day trial!!! If you are interested let us know via the form on our Contact Page.

I haven't seen anything like this style of presentation on the internet. Apart from private students globally it is being used as a college teaching resource in NZ and Australia.

Student Testimonials:

"I think your website is awesome. It really gives you the feeling of being in a music school" Valerie Crawford, student - USA

"When I discovered your course - Geronimo!!!!!! Perfect timing and perfect content!!!!!! I spent four hours on it last night immediately and it is completely brilliant. The guitar and drum sections are a complete gift. Thank you so much. But it is all explained so clearly and simply. The best thing is the boost finding your course has given me and I am moving from the fear into the enjoyment which I have been searching for." Kris Yarborough, Student - U.K.

‘The Language of Music (theory)’, ‘Chords and Harmony’, ‘Voicings / Arranging 1’, ‘Basic Counterpoint’, ‘Writing for Drums’ and 'Writing for Guitar' - in production is 'Writing with a computer' (Sibelius software and Logic sequencing softwares).

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5. BIMM Institute Berlin

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BIMM Institute Berlin is part of BIMM Institute – the UK and Europe’s largest and leading popular music college.

At BIMM Institute Berlin, we offer 3-year Bachelor Degree courses, and a postgraduate Masters programme, that cover a range of vocational music based subjects including: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Music Production and Music Business.

BIMM Institute Berlin students attend lessons taught in English at our college in the House of Music, within the creative Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district of Berlin.

BIMM Institute has over 8,000 students, all of whom have access to a range of amazing opportunities as part of our aligned network of colleges in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

BIMM Institute Berlin houses state-of-the-art professional facilities, with equipment and software delivered by the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers who actively support and endorse us.

All of our courses are validated and accredited, and approved within the EU Academic Framework.

Music-Based Bachelor Degree Courses:
- 3-Year full-time courses

BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance:
- Incorporates Vocals, Guitar, Bass & Drums

BMus (Hons) Songwriting:

BA (Hons) Music Business:

BA (Hons) Music Production:

Postgraduate Masters (MA) Programme:
- 1 or 2-year study options

MA Popular Music Practice

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6. U.E.C.A. United European Culture Association

Courses / Programs

Our music summer course Chianti in Musica has been taken place since 2006 in San Donato in Poggio, a wonderful medieval town between Florence and Siena. The masterclass lasts a week, this year (XIV edition) will be July 20th - 28th.

Each year the event comprises instrumental lessons and musical ensemble, musical aperitifs, concerts and recitals.

The instrument courses are aimed at both high school students and middle school students. Some junior children have also participated in the past, accompanied by their parents to San Donato.

The instrument lessons are individual, and therefore modulated on the level of the student. In general, all students are invited to listen to their classmates' lessons as well.

Amateur musicians are welcome and can participate in the activities of the string orchestra. In this case, however, a short video is required (also home-made) to know their instrumental level.

Music Summer Camp in Italy:
Piano (Maria Grazia Bellocchio)
Flute (Lorenzo Missaglia)
Oboe (Luca Avanzi)
Violin (Carlo De Martini)
Viola (Maria Ronchini)
Cello (Fernando Caida Greco)
Guitar (Francesco Biraghi)
Chamber music(Maria Grazia Bellocchio)
String Orchestra (Carlo De Martini)

The instrument courses are aimed at both high school students and middle school students.

Amateur musicians are welcome and can participate in the activities of the string orchestra.

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7. Skerries Music Studio

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Skerries Music Studio provides a wide range of music classes including singing lessons, guitar lessons, theory classes, music grinds and music appreciation sessions to primary, secondary and third level students. Music classes are also offered for adults. The Music Studio is based in Skerries, North County Dublin, 5 minutes walk from the train station and on the local bus route. We are half an hour from Dublin and 25 minutes from Drogheda.

Music classes are provided by a professionally trained singer, who is an active performer, fully qualified secondary teacher and vocal coach.

Music classes include:
- Singing lessons / vocal coaching
- Guitar lessons
- Music theory classes
- Music grinds
- Music appreciation sessions

Music classes for primary, secondary and third level students (Age 8 years through to adult, all levels and all voice types).

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8. Point Blank Music Production and Sound Engineering School, UK

Courses / Programs

Point Blank is an award winning music production school located in Islington in the inner city area of London. We offer in-house and online music technology training, including a 2 year diploma course in music production and sound engineering. We also offer specialist certificate courses in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase and a short intensive course in Reason for beginners among many other courses.

Courses include round the clock support and unlimited access to the studio facilities for all of our students. All of our music courses are taught by music industry professionals with a wealth of experience. A music course at Point Blank in London ensures that you receive professional, practical training and earn a recognised qualification. You will be in the perfect location to start networking and making useful music industry contacts.

2 year diploma course:
- Music Production and Sound Engineering

1 year courses:
- Music Production HNC - BTEC Level 4
- Music Production Course - Merit
- Sound Engineering Course - Merit

3 month courses:
- Logic Pro course
- Cubase course
- Ableton Live course
- Sound Design & Production course
- Mixing and Mastering

Weekend courses:
- Reason Course - Beginners
- Ableton Live Producer Course

Online Courses

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9. Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026

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• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique 2-week summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.

• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.

• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".

• Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).

• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.

• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.

2 Week Summer Music Camp UK 2026:

• Musical Tuition / Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano including jazz piano, Harp, Flute & Piccolo; Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Brass, Guitar (acoustic & electric), & Drums. Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Musicianship (new), Jazz ensemble.

• Singing / Vocals: Classical Singing - Vocal technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias. Opera workshop.
Jazz Singing (individual classes), Songwriting (individual lessons).

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).

Updated: 2025-12-13

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10. Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci

Courses / Programs

Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci was founded in Florence in 1977 as an institute of Italian language and culture. Today, we provide a range of Italian language and music courses at our schools in Florence, Rome, and Milan.

In addition to specialised music programs, we also provide General Instrument courses for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Horn, Guitar, and Drums.

Tuition is from beginner to advanced levels, with flexible course schedules available. Our music courses are taught by experienced, professional tutors.

Still today the school promotes, along with the language, the study of Italian culture. Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has been enriched by new courses to meet the demands of the contemporary market.

Music Courses in Florence & Rome:
- Musical Instrument Courses
- Singing and Diction for Singers
- The Language of the Libretti

Music Courses in Milan:
- Musical Instrument Courses
- Orchestra Conduction
- Musical Composition
- Accompaniment for Singers
- Singing
- History of Music
- Theory and Sight Reading