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Manchester MIDI School:
Manchester MIDI School is a music production school delivering the finest online and on-site courses in music production, DJing, sound engineering and individual training available in the UK today. Our music production courses are designed for anyone wishing to learn and master sound engineering, music production, and remixing techniques from a DJ making beats and tunes for their set on the part-time DJ course through to an aspiring music producer learning remixing tricks and sound engineering on our Industry recognised Steinberg Diploma Course.

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Why MIDI School?

Photo of Sound Engineering / Music Production Courses in ManchesterFor over a decade Manchester MIDI School (M.M.S) has been providing cutting edge training for the music and multimedia industries for the novice and professional alike.

- MMS guarantees more individual practical studio time than any other music tech college/university. Studio time is available from 12noon-10pm Monday-Friday and 12noon-9pm at weekends.

- MMS is certified by Apple, Ableton, and Steinberg to train students in the creative use of all the leading DAW packages. Most colleges have no certification therefore you are not being trained by professionals,at M.M.S you are.

- All of our courses are taught in small groups, in the studio environment. Our emphasis in on providing you with all the practical skills necessary to be successful in your chosen field. Only essential theory is taught, allowing us to make our courses extremely hands on.

Careers:
Graduates from the MMS Diploma Courses leave the School qualified to move into a range of careers without the need for further study. A major BBC presence just a mile down the road from the Midischool in Salford Quays’ Media City will stimulate the creative industries in the area and attract a huge range of media-related companies such as advertising, multimedia design, music, and of course, television and radio opportunities.

Courses at MMS teach the importance of personal attributes such as communication skills, self motivation, problem solving, and responsibility. Links with the Manchester City Music Network ensure that students have invaluable free support from this unique organisation’s advisors as they move into their professional careers. Broader benefits of training in the high tech MMS environment are the transferable skills that come with this territory. I.T. - computers and the internet hold central roles across the multi media industries of TV, film, radio, live music venues, theatres, design and production companies.

Student Testimonials:
"I attended the Midi School back in the day and met my production partner Darren Lewis at 23 New Mount Street where it was based. We have gone on to be one of the leading production outfits in the world today."
- Tunde

"Since I finished the MMS diploma I have gone on to be one of the leading DJs in Hard Dance, playing the length and breadth of Britain and the world."
- Alex

Music Production & Sound Engineering Courses:

- 12 Month Diploma
- 9 Month Diploma
- Free Production Taster
- Dance Music Production
- Logic 101
- Bassment DJ Course
- Taster DJ Course
- Ableton Live
- Dance Music Business
- Scratch Lab
- 1 on 1 Training

Location:

Manchester MIDI School is located at Bexley Chambers, 1-3 Bexley Square Manchester, M3 6DB. There is no better city to be in than Manchester if you want to live 'the music life'. The city is large enough to accommodate all tastes and musical styles, with the finest club and live gig circuit in the North. But the beauty of the city is that it is also small enough for these scenes to overlap and blend. In Manchester, in a positive way, everybody knows everybody. The House people socialise with the Drum & Bass crowd, Indie and electro fans.

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Address: 1-3 Bexley Square, Manchester, England , UK / GB
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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
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
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
Southampton Solent University
Courses / Programs
Southampton Solent University located one hour from London in the South of England is one of the UK's newest universities offering a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Degree Course in Sound Engineering to UK and International Students. Our Sound Engineering course aims to blend production and performance creativity with sound business knowledge, giving you a skill set that few other Music degrees offer. This will give you a much-needed edge in an industry that is notoriously hard to break in to.

Over the last decade graduates from our Sound Engineering Degree course have secured employment in a wide range of sound engineering appointments in almost every area of the media and entertainment industry. Big name employers include Abbey Road Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Pinewood Studios, G-Cap Media, BBC, ITV, Formula 1, SSL Audio and Twickenham Film Studios.

Southampton Solent University is located in the heart of Southampton, on the South Coast of England, just over an hour by train to London and within easy distance of Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Winchester. Its location makes it easy to travel to Europe either by ferry or from the city's airport at Eastleigh.
BSc (Hons) Degree in Sound Engineering - Course Content:

- Audio Studio Recording
- Video Production
- Media Electronics
- Digital Audio
- Light and Sound
- Audio and Video Technology
- Sound Design
- Project Preparation
- Electronic Applications
- Media Computing
- Media Formats
- Audio Systems
- Audio Post Production
- Technology Project
- Transmission and Networking
- Outside Broadcasting
- Digital Broadcasting
- Film And Video Technology
- Audio Systems Design
- Communication Signal Processing
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).
Britannia Row Productions Training, South London
Courses / Programs
Britannia Row Productions Training is a quality music production school in South London that provides a 12-week intensive Live Sound Technology programme, as well as a range of 4-week specialized music production courses. Gain practical, industry-based qualifications in professional live sound from Britain’s leading audio hire specialists. Courses are conducted at dedicated premises in London in which Britannia Row Productions operated for many years and built its history.

Our intensive courses, packed with industry knowledge, thorough practice on audio equipment and delivered by experienced, well-credited sound engineers give trainees the opportunity to reach a level of readiness for audio production work in a short space of time. Britannia Row Productions has decided to make its expertise and equipment available to anyone aspiring to be a live sound professional.

Formed in 1975, Britannia Row Productions has become one of the world’s leading audio rental companies, providing state of the art equipment and highly skilled technicians for a wide variety of events and tours throughout the world. We have worked with bands, artists and events such as Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Oasis, Robbie Williams and Live 8.
12-week Intensive Live Sound Technology Course:

Modules include:
- Acoustics
- Stagecraft
- Analogue Consoles & Signal Processing
- Loudspeaker systems
- Monitor systems
- System design & optimisation
- Line arrays, analysis & prediction
- Sound mixing for music, theatre and classical
- Audio for events, corporate and broadcast
- Festival & multi-band production, and more...

Intensive 4-week Specialist Music Courses:
- Wireless
- Live Sound Mixing
- Systems & Digital Networking