Part-time Advanced Diploma in Music Production & Sound Engineering

FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER

Designed by the industry for the industry, our Advanced Diploma will push your career in music production or sound engineering to the next level. Our curriculum is founded upon over 85 years of experience at Abbey Road Studios, developing innovative recording techniques and training assistant engineers who have since become well-respected sound engineers and producers in their own right.

This two-year part-time programme is designed for those who want to combine study with a job. You’ll learn from the extensive knowledge and expertise created at Abbey Road Studios. You’ll have access to industry-standard equipment and studios and be taught by experts, including guest lectures with multi-award-winning professionals. Train with us and become part of a global network in the recording industry.

The diploma will develop you as a rounded professional with technical skills, knowledge and expertise. You’ll be guided with a creative and informed approach to production and engineering and an understanding of the music business and its operation.

AS A GRADUATE OF ABBEY ROAD INSTITUTE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by proactivity and self-motivation
• Utilise industry-standard tools for creating, performing, recording, editing, mixing and mastering music
• Develop and implement compositional and arrangement ideas for music productions
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, maximising group-based projects and outcomes
• Time manage music production projects
• Solve problems through reflection and adaptation of knowledge
• Understand the fundamentals of the music business, including marketing issues and strategies
• Manage your professional career development.

Key Facts:

Next start date: 1 April 2025

• Duration: This is a two-year programme, which is equivalent to 24 months. During this period, there will be 96 weeks of tuition.
• Class times:
  • For 2025: Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 10 PM, with additional workshops on Saturdays at varying times.
  • For 2026: Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 PM to 10 PM, with additional workshops on Saturdays at varying times..
• Practical time: Flexible from Monday to Saturday
  Workload: A student is expected to have a total workload of 20 hours a week, of which 10 hours will be self-study.
• Application Closing Date: 1st of March 2025 We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible, as space is limited. (Late applications will be processed until the course is fully occupied.)
• Study mode: Part-time
• Qualification: Advanced Diploma

6 BENEFITS OF STUDYING part-time

1. One of the most significant advantages of a part-time program is being able to combine learning with personal commitments or family. Although sometimes challenging, a part-time study allows you to balance different parts of your life and study at a rate that suits your personal circumstances.
2. Part-time studies are ideal for students who wish to combine study and work. In addition, by working and studying simultaneously, students get to apply the knowledge gained from the course directly in their work situations or can consider doing an internship or apprenticeship.
3. If you are looking at a career transition, you can explore your interests and opportunities in the music industry at a much lower opportunity cost while taking the part-time course. This gives you more stability during the transition and reduces the risk of losing job security.
4. When living outside of the Amsterdam area, a part-time course can be a better option. Not having to commute daily can make it less stressful, especially if you want to make use of lower rents outside Amsterdam and combine it with a job to pay for your tuition.
5. We offer 3 different payment plans for your tuition fee. Because the course is spread over 24 months, the monthly instalments are lower, having less of an impact on your finances.
6. Because the course is spread over 24 months, you have more time to digest the knowledge and skills you have gained. Also, having more time to study and interact with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences helps you understand different perspectives and broaden your horizons.

Want to learn more about the full-time version of this programme? Click here.