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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.
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Student Testimonials:
"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
Professional Music Courses:
- 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.
Located in Southampton:
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.
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28-30 Chapel Road, Southampton, England , UK / GB
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).
London School of Sound
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The London School of Sound (LSS) is an Apple Authorized Training Centre offering music production courses, sound engineering courses and dj courses, one-to-one training and an audio engineering diploma. Our Apple Certified Pro Apps Training Programme is recognised by every other Apple Training Centre in the world. London School of Sound is accredited by ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Colleges) and can accept students from all over the world under the new tier4 point-based system.
- Music Production Diploma (2 Years)
- Music Production Professional Certificate (1 Year)
- Music Production Foundation Certificate (4 Months)
- Single-term intensive courses
- Short Courses
- Apple Certified Pro
- Summer Courses
- Customized courses
- DJ courses
- One-to-one training
- Music Production Professional Certificate (1 Year)
- Music Production Foundation Certificate (4 Months)
- Single-term intensive courses
- Short Courses
- Apple Certified Pro
- Summer Courses
- Customized courses
- DJ courses
- One-to-one training
MusicEverything
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MusicEverything, located in London, England, is one of the leading companies for delivering cutting edge and professional music production, sound engineering and DJ training courses in the UK. We have two branches which are located in Central London and South London with plenty of parking possibilities nearby. We are respected for providing exceptional individual training that is productive, relaxed and exciting. We have been training people from all over the world since 1999 and our talented and experienced tutors and specialists have worked in the music industry for over 15 years as producers, remixers, engineers and dj's.
Music Production Courses include:
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Diploma
Music Software Courses include:
- Apple Logic Pro
- Steinberg Cubase 4/SX
- Digidesign Pro Tools
DJ Techniques include:
- Club DJ Certificate
- Club DJ advanced
- DJ skills crash course
and many more ....
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Diploma
Music Software Courses include:
- Apple Logic Pro
- Steinberg Cubase 4/SX
- Digidesign Pro Tools
DJ Techniques include:
- Club DJ Certificate
- Club DJ advanced
- DJ skills crash course
and many more ....
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
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).
Southampton Solent University
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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
- 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