Music School in Southampton, England

Academy of Music & Sound, Southampton:
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. 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.

"The Academy is a great place to broaden your musical horizons and learn new skills. I learned to play and appreciate musical styles I wouldn't have given the time of day to two years ago. It's a great place to go for people serious about their music performance."
- Matt

"I honestly think the Academy of Music and Sound is one of the best music colleges around today. This is mainly due to the tutors who really put their time and effort into you. They are real people – throughout my academic career I had never met people so good at bridging the gap between students and teachers. I learned so much."
- Charlie

- Pro Tools 101 Certification
- Music Technology Diploma
- Music Business Apprenticeship
- Extended Diploma in Music
- Foundation Degree / BA Hons Degree in Music

Our courses include music theory, composition, lyric writing, arranging, improvising, business, contracts, licensing and teaching. All of our courses are Instrument Specific - if you enroll as a Drummer, you will learn in a class with Drummers, Bassists learn with Bassists, etc.

BTEC courses are fully Government Funded for 16-18's. Degree course fees can be paid through Student Finance.

About the Academy of Music & Sound:
Founded in 1994, The Academy started life in a fairly small and humble setting. Offering private instrument lessons and Music Technology courses above a music shop in Torquay. Fast forward to now and the Academy has the only national network of music centre`s offering specialist, instrument specific courses in the country. "Bringing world class music education to our students doorstep was always our ambition and it continues to be so" - says Academy co-founder Shaun Baxter.

The Very Latest Technology & Musical Equipment:
Long lasting relationships with three of the biggest music manufacturers in the world, gives Academy students access to the very latest technology and musical equipment. Yamaha take care of electric and acoustic drums, keyboards and guitars, Peavey supply all centres with their amplification needs and Zildjian supply all cymbals. Every centre has a Mac suite, working on Pro-tools software and  a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) where you study on line and can track lessons at home and download the relevant lessons notes and tunes for your weekly classes.

We are located in the maritime city of Southampton, Hampshire (75 miles south-west of London) on the south coast of England. The Academy of Music & Sound has other UK locations including Exeter in Devon, Birmingham in the West Midlands, Glasgow & Edinburgh in Scotland, Swindon in Wiltshire, Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, and Hitchin in Hertfordshire.