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Music School in Hertfordshire, UK
Benslow Music Trust:
Benslow Music Trust, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, East England, is a music school offering Residential and Day Courses for Adult 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.
Based at Little Benslow Hills in the attractive market town of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, UK, the beautifully landscaped, serene campus, complete with its own apiary, is ideally equipped for the Trust's music courses and concerts. Our facilities are also available for hire for meetings, rehearsals, training courses, social functions and personal study. The elegant Victorian house and grounds are complemented by the visually stunning Waldeck wing, completed in 2000 and funded with the support of the National Lottery through the Arts Council of England.
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Ibberson Way, Hitchin
Hertfordshire
England
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Hertfordshire
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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
Think Space Education
Courses / Programs
Based in West Sussex in the UK, Think Space Education provides a range of quality online music training courses in fields that include film music, orchestration, music theory and music technology. Courses are affordable and flexible with downloadable materials and a wealth of online support. Think Space tutors are working professionals and provide valuable insight and experience in the industry. Think Space is all about providing affordable and flexible online courses tutored by working professionals. We give you real-work practical training, equipping you with the skills you need either to enter the industry or simply for the satisfaction of maximising your musical potential.
Think Space have 15 years of experience in music training and are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Council in the UK.
Online Music Training Certificate & Diploma Courses:
- Music for the Media
- Harmony
- Cinematic Orchestration
- Digital Music
- Music for the Media
- Harmony
- Cinematic Orchestration
- Digital Music
Academy of Music & Sound, Southampton
Courses / Programs
The Academy of Music & Sound is the South of England's leading instrument specific music school. Located in Southampton (75 miles south west of London), we offer Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Apprenticeship, Diploma and Degree courses for teens and adults from 16 years. We also give our students the opportunity to complete a professional qualification with Pro Tools 101 Certification. BTEC courses are fully Government Funded for 16-18's. Degree course fees can be paid through Student Finance.At the Academy of Music & Sound, you will learn from musicians who teach and not just music teachers. There is a big difference! We draw from a huge network of musicians from around the country and are very careful to place the right people in front of our students. They all need to have technical excellence, varied and valuable musical experience as well as the correct academic qualifications and communications skills to deliver our demanding curriculum.
Other UK locations include Exeter in Devon, Birmingham in the West Midlands, Glasgow & Edinburgh in Scotland, Swindon in Wiltshire, Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, and Hitchin in Hertfordshire.
Apprenticeship, Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses in the Music Industry:
- Pro Tools 101 Certification
- Music Technology Diploma
- Music Business Apprenticeship
- Extended Diploma in Music
- Foundation Degree / BA Hons Degree in Music
- Pro Tools 101 Certification
- Music Technology Diploma
- Music Business Apprenticeship
- Extended Diploma in Music
- Foundation Degree / BA Hons Degree in Music
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
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
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
Courses / Programs
• Spend a summer, short semester, or academic year abroad in the UK with Arts University Bournemouth - a leading creative university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education.• Situated just 2 hours south-west of London, we provide 1 to 3-term study abroad BA (Hons) courses for Americans, Canadians, international students, and professionals. Subjects include Architecture, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Effects, and more.
• In addition to our semester abroad courses, we also provide 3-week specialist summer courses for students ages 16+ where you have full access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities. We also provide a 2-week Creative Arts Summer School course for students ages 14-15.
• AUB gives you the opportunity to develop your creative skills and gain credits towards your university degree without spending 2-3 years studying abroad on a full-time basis.
• Our classrooms feature modern equipment, and the university houses one of the largest art and design libraries in the south of England. Students meet industry professionals and find out why the UK has always been an influential creative resource.
Student Review:
“AUB staff and other students were very welcoming and supportive - a great atmosphere for being creative and meeting people from around the world”
- Phillipe, France
BA (Hons) Semester Abroad Programs:
1, 2 or 3 terms. Subjects include:
• Animation Production
• Architecture
• Digital Media Production
• Photography
• Fashion Studies
• Film Production
• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Textiles
• Dance
• Visual Communication
• Visual Effects Design & Production..
Specialist 3 Week Summer Courses:
• Architecture & 3D Design
• Complete Film Making
• Make-Up for Stage and Screen
• Creative Photography Portfolio
• Introduction to Animation
• Introduction to Fashion Design
• Portfolio Preparation for the Creative Arts
1, 2 or 3 terms. Subjects include:
• Animation Production
• Architecture
• Digital Media Production
• Photography
• Fashion Studies
• Film Production
• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Textiles
• Dance
• Visual Communication
• Visual Effects Design & Production..
Specialist 3 Week Summer Courses:
• Architecture & 3D Design
• Complete Film Making
• Make-Up for Stage and Screen
• Creative Photography Portfolio
• Introduction to Animation
• Introduction to Fashion Design
• Portfolio Preparation for the Creative Arts
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