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Music School in London, UK
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance:
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) is widely recognised as being one of Europe's leading schools of modern music. Founded almost a quarter of a century ago, the Institute is located close to central London, features state of the art teaching, practice and performance facilities and is home to one of the finest teaching faculties in the business. Thinking about a career in the music industry? Want to study to the highest levels? Or maybe you just want to be the best you can be or learn something new!
Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner, why not check out our portfolio of full-time, part-time and specialist courses. Based near Westminster Abbey in Brent in Greater London we have the right training for you. If you are looking to develop your creative potential, launch your career in the global music business or if you simply want to be the best you can be, with the support of the Institute, anything is possible!
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Location and Facilities:
It is easy to reach us – the school, located close to Westminster Abbey, is well served by public transport (train, tube and bus links are all within a couple of minutes walk). All our performance, practice and teaching rooms are air conditioned, sound-proofed where required and equipped to professional industry standard. More specifically, our extensive facilities are available outside of timetabled hours for practice FREE of charge to ICMP students and they include the following:
* Live performance studios
* Specialist teaching rooms
* Technology suite
* Broadcast-quality recording studio
* Drum techniques room
* Dedicated keyboard suite
* Acoustic drum practice booths
* Learning Resource Centre
* Student Area
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School / Office Address:
Foundation House, 1a Dyne Road
London
England
UK / GB
London
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UK / GB
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Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Courses / Programs
Situated just two minutes from the beach in Brighton, East Sussex on the south coast of England, Brighton Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) provides a range of fully-accredited, intensive music courses in for students who are committed to a career in music or the music industry. We offer a range of music degrees and diplomas, music production classes and music business courses, as well as music teacher training courses for Higher and Further Education. Specializations include guitar, bass, drums, vocals and songwriting. We also provide two dedicated summer school courses for developing musicians ages 11+.
BIMM provides a springboard into the world of contemporary music through an education experience that explores technique, music culture, artistry, technology and business, thoroughly and creatively, to enable every student to define realistic career goals in order to achieve excellence and reward in their chosen path.
All BIMM tutors are music industry professionals, who are also dedicated teachers. They teach at BIMM because of their commitment to music education. In addition to our Brighton music school, we also run schools in Manchester, Bristol, and Dublin.
Musicianship / Performance Courses:
- BA / Foundation Degree in Professional Musicianship
- Artist Development Diploma in Modern Music
(available in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals & Songwriting specializations)
Degree Courses:
- BA in Music Production
- BA in Music Business
- BA in Event Management
Diploma & Certificate Courses:
- Diploma in Music Business
- Diploma in Live Sound & Tour Production
- Diploma in Live Sound Engineering & Tour Management
- Post-grad Certificate in Further & Higher Music Education
- BA / Foundation Degree in Professional Musicianship
- Artist Development Diploma in Modern Music
(available in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals & Songwriting specializations)
Degree Courses:
- BA in Music Production
- BA in Music Business
- BA in Event Management
Diploma & Certificate Courses:
- Diploma in Music Business
- Diploma in Live Sound & Tour Production
- Diploma in Live Sound Engineering & Tour Management
- Post-grad Certificate in Further & Higher Music Education
The Contemporary Music Course
Courses / Programs
‘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).
Quantize Music Production Courses, London
Courses / Programs
Quantize Music Production is a London based course that focuses on bespoke, one to one training, centered around Ableton Live. The courses are designed to identify and focus on the unique goals of each individual, concentrating on specific areas that will improve both creativity and musical output. Additional there is a focus on Workflow, Motivation and Inspiration with the aim of increasing students productivity and most importantly enjoyment of the music making process.The two day course targets key areas of music production and is primarily created for students with little or no experience who want to learn all aspects of production from the initial conception of an idea right through to he mixing and mastering phase. Students are welcome to bring their own tracks to work on, create a new track from the ground up or disect any of the tutors released material for ideas, tips and techniques. The tutor, Keith Mills has 13 years experience working within the electronic dance music industry and is currently enjoying success with his productions as one half of MIDI:09.
Outline for 2 day beginner course:
Courses / Programs:
Outline for 2 day beginner course:
- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Analysing a genre
- Creating interesting drum loops and grooves
- Methods for creating a bassline
- Creating pads and lead lines
- Recording sounds into a computer
- MIDI vs Audio
- Synthesis techniques
- Sampling techniques
- Automation
- Building an arrangement
- Applying Effects
- Compression Techniques
- Mixing & Mastering
- Examining and improving workflow
- Finding Inspiration
Courses / Programs:
Outline for 2 day beginner course:
- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Analysing a genre
- Creating interesting drum loops and grooves
- Methods for creating a bassline
- Creating pads and lead lines
- Recording sounds into a computer
- MIDI vs Audio
- Synthesis techniques
- Sampling techniques
- Automation
- Building an arrangement
- Applying Effects
- Compression Techniques
- Mixing & Mastering
- Examining and improving workflow
- Finding Inspiration
Benslow Music Trust
Courses / Programs
Benslow Music Trust, located in the attractive market town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in the East of England, is a music school offering Residential and Day Courses for Amateur Musicians. Classical, jazz, light music, early music and the rest - Benslow has something to offer all amateur musicians of whatever age or ability. Our year-round programme of day music courses, residential music courses, summer music schools, seminars and concerts, given by renowned professional musicians in a relaxed, friendly and uniquely supportive atmosphere, educates and inspires thousands of predominantly adult course participants each year.
- Residential Music courses
- Day Music courses
- Music courses for all ages & abilities
- Summer music schools
- Seminars and concerts
- Classical, jazz, light music, early music
& more ...
- Day Music courses
- Music courses for all ages & abilities
- Summer music schools
- Seminars and concerts
- Classical, jazz, light music, early music
& more ...
SAE Institute Oxford
Courses / Programs
Delivering creative media courses since 1976. SAE Institute is where a career in Sound / Audio Engineering, Music Production, Digital Filmmaking, Web Development, 3D / Interactive Animation and Games Programming begins.With 54 campuses in 26 countries, in the United Kingdom SAE Institute has 4 campuses in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, and the world headquarters in Oxford.
Our approach to creative media education recognises the importance of the practical and technological ability of our graduates together with the need to be familiar with the high-octane nature of the creative industries. This is reflected by our programmes not following the traditional academic year, in essence we don’t have the long holidays.
It allows a 3 year degree to be completed in 2 years with a focus on practical skills that enables our graduates to have the familiarity, drive, confidence and ‘can do’ attitude that sets them apart.
The Oxford Campus offers:
Undergraduate Programmes:
> BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
> BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Making
Certificate Level (Part Time) Courses
> Electronic Music Production Certificate
Undergraduate Programmes:
> BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production
> BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Making
Certificate Level (Part Time) Courses
> Electronic Music Production Certificate
Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026
Courses / Programs
• 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).
• 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).