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 2-year part-time programme is designed for those who want to combine the 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 creative and informed approach to production and engineering and an understanding of the music business and how it operates.

AS A GRADUATE FROM 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:

Duration: 24 months – 96 weeks of tuition
Next start date: 4 April 2023
Class times: (Evening) Tuesday 18h-22h & Thursday 18h-22h and every 2 weeks on Saturday (10h-14h).
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.
Applications Close: 4 March 2023
We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible as space is limited.
(Late applications will be processed until the course is occupied in full.)
Study mode: Part-time

6 reasons why you should study part-time

1. One of the greatest 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. For students who wish to combine study and work, part-time studies are an ideal option. In addition, by working and studying at the same time, 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 gained knowledge and skills. Also, having more time studying and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences help you to understand different perspectives and broaden your horizons.