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Creating the Perfect Mixing Template

When we ask engineers how long it takes to mix a song, the most common answer is, ‘It depends.’ That’s…

2 days ago

5 Essential Mixing Techniques

Mixing is one of the most important skills a producer or engineer needs. It is both technical and creative and…

1 month ago

How to Start Your Mix

Does your process tend to look a little like this: The time has come for you to finally start mixing,…

2 months ago

How To Become A Music Producer With Abbey Road Institute

Become A Music Producer At Abbey Road Institute Are you an aspiring music producer, sound engineer or artist? Looking to…

3 months ago

Sylvia Massy: Vintage Microphones and Music Production

Sylvia Massy is a Grammy-award winning music producer, engineer and mixing connoisseur. During a recent guest lecture with Sylvia Massy…

4 months ago

A Beginners Guide To Vocal Production

'A Beginners Guide To Vocal Production' is about understanding music production's crucial fundamentals. The human voice is a unique tool…

6 months ago

5 Reasons to Learn an Instrument as a Music Producer

As a modern-day Music Producer, you have to be able to wear different hats to accomplish successful production. You need…

7 months ago

Abbey Road Institute: Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools 2023

Hot off the Press! We’re delighted to announce that Abbey Road Institute has been selected as one of Billboard's Top…

7 months ago

Exploring the World of Sound Design

Imagine being able to create a sonic world around you. Decide how things should sound, where they are or how…

8 months ago

Alumni Achievements: Justina Bryce Grammy Nomination

With a Grammy nomination under her belt, experience working as a runner at Abbey Road Studios, and a flourishing profile…

10 months ago

Abbey Road Institute Global Graduation 2023 | Video Highlights! 📽

 Abbey Road Institute Global Graduation Video 2023 If reminiscing about graduation through pictures wasn’t enough, our 2023 Graduation Video…

11 months ago

Abbey Road Institute Global Graduation 2023 | Photo Gallery 📸

On Thursday, 11th May 2023, we gathered at Abbey Road Studios to celebrate our Global Graduation Ceremony, marking the accomplishments…

11 months ago

Audiomovers: The Remote Revolution

The internet offers a whole world of possibilities for music collaboration. From sharing music, finding musicians to collaborate with, and…

1 year ago

7 Tips To Stop Procrastination As A Music Maker

Procrastination can feel like the enemy of productivity. We all know that and yet somehow we still succumb to it…

1 year ago

Job Roles In The Music Industry | Watch Abbey Road Amplify 2022

https://youtu.be/YAtPlwVsXN0?t=1115 Job Roles Within The Music Industry | Discover These Exciting Roles Getting under the hood of other peoples jobs,…

1 year ago

The Art of Sampling | Watch Jason O’Bryan’s Masterclass

https://youtu.be/d1uvw-2Vwaw?t=23331 Over three days in November (7th, 8th & 12th), coinciding with the 91st Anniversary, Abbey Road Studios opened their…

1 year ago

The Beatles: Get Back | What We Learnt About Music Production And Musicianship

It’s been almost a year since The Beatles: Get Back documentary was released. It features hours of previously unreleased videos…

1 year ago

Foley Artist | Behind The Scenes Of This Intriguing Job

Foley is an integral part of the post-production world. It is the process of recreating every sound happening on the…

1 year ago

Tour Our Campus At Angel Studios With Antelope Audio

 Back in the spring of last year, we took on the exciting and momentous project of relocating our campus…

2 years ago

World Mental Health Day 2022 | Support For The Music Industry

Starting back in 1992, World Mental Health Day now takes place each year on 10 October.  It's a pertinent time…

2 years ago

What does an ADR Mixer do?

If you’re a film fan and wait right till the end to watch the closing credits of a film you…

2 years ago

Graduation Party 2022 Photo Booth Highlights 📸

Back in July, we hosted our Abbey Road Institute Global Graduation 2022 with over 200 students travelling to London from…

2 years ago

The Art of Sampling In Music

Sampling has been one of the most influential and inspiring tools in modern music. It all started when sections of…

2 years ago

Global Graduation 2022 at Abbey Road Studios | Video Highlights 📽

 Abbey Road Institute Global Graduation 2022 Here's what you've been waiting for, the highlight video from our Abbey Road…

2 years ago

Abbey Road Institute Graduation Ceremony 2022 | Photo Gallery

On Thursday 7th and Friday 8th of July 2022, we held our first Abbey Road Institute Global Graduation Ceremony since…

2 years ago

Hans-Martin Buff | Meet The Producer

This July, we’re delighted to be back with our cutting-edge Song Production Masterclass. The masterclass takes you through the full…

2 years ago

How To Get Started Recording Drums

Drums are always fun to record. They sound great in the room with the drummer, but when it comes to…

2 years ago

Celebrating IWD 2022 with Abbey Road Equalise at Angel Studios

On Saturday 5 March, we were delighted to host Abbey Road Studio's Equalise event to celebrate International Women's Day 2022…

2 years ago

Roland: Looking to The Future

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Roland, one of the most iconic music technology companies in the world. With thousands…

2 years ago

3 Top Recommendations When Starting Your Music Career

Getting started in the music industry and as an independent artist is exciting and hard work. You not only have…

2 years ago

Abbey Road Studios Announces Scholarship Programme for 2022

Abbey Road Studios today announces the second year of offering the Abbey Road Studios Scholarship Programme for young Black British…

2 years ago

Why Music Credits Matter / What You Need To Know

Back in the day, the main place to find the credits of an album was in the booklet of a…

2 years ago

Scoring films with Spitfire Audio’s library and Abbey Road One

Film scoring is a subject that captivates our students who are passionate about film and the impact sound has on…

2 years ago

Dolby Atmos | Everything You Always Wanted To Know

Ever since its debut in 2012, Dolby Atmos has been a revolutionary way to deliver films and music to the…

2 years ago

Abbey Road Amplify: How To Build Your Career As A Producer Or Engineer 🎥

Abbey Road turns 90 this week and we're inviting you to celebrate this significant anniversary with us. Over 11-12 November,…

2 years ago

Audio Post Production Glossary | 10 Top Terms Every Engineer Needs to Know

The world of audio post-production is exciting and constantly evolving. It requires engineers working in this field to be up…

3 years ago

Rob Walker Interview | How To Build A Career In Audio Post Production

As we prepare to enrol our first intake on our new Advanced Diploma in Audio Post Production for Film and…

3 years ago

The Ultimate Student Guide to Angel, Islington

Angel, Islington is a buzzing and creative destination right at the heart of London. The area has it all; live…

3 years ago

The Decca Tree | The Secrets Behind The Legendary Recording Technique

"It looks like a bloody Christmas tree!" That’s how sound engineer Arthur Haddy started the history of the most beloved…

3 years ago

Meet Lauren Coker: Student Administrator and Marketing Assistant

We not only have a new location over in Angel, but also a brand new fresh face on the team.…

3 years ago

Frank Barretta Interview: The Early Days At Angel Recording Studios

Frank Barretta has been an integral part of Angel Studios’ history. Starting out as a tea boy, then tape op…

3 years ago

Studio Etiquette: Three Lessons We Learn As Children You Should Apply In The Studio

A recording studio is a collaborative and creative space, designed to capture those magical moments or ideas that happen during…

3 years ago

A look back at the history of Angel Recording Studios

Jimi Hendrix once said, “Music is my religion”. With this philosophy in mind, it's apt that our new space, Angel…

3 years ago

In the Studio: Recreating How Long by Ace

In the Studio: Recreating 'How Long' by Ace One of our more important assignments (as well as a favourite for…

3 years ago

Abbey Road Institute to move into Angel Recording Studios

We are delighted to announce the expansion of our flagship school Abbey Road Institute London this summer, which will see…

3 years ago

Portfolio careers: the many hats of a music producer

Working in the music industry has many exciting aspects: it's incredibly diverse, it requires ongoing skills development, wearing multiple hats,…

3 years ago

Behind the Console: The Custom Series 75 Powered by Neve

Affectionately known by both staff and students as simply ‘The Custom’ our Custom Series 75 powered by Neve console is…

3 years ago

Abbey Road Scholarship and Work Placement Programme for Young Black British Students

Abbey Road is delighted to announce the launch of the Abbey Road Scholarship and work placement programme it is launching…

4 years ago

Sampling: Its Role In Hip Hop And Its Legacy In Music Production Today

Producer and musician Jason O’Bryan joined the team at Abbey Road Institute London as a senior lecturer in 2015. After…

4 years ago

Laura Iredale Student Interview | Collaboration and Music for Film

Laura Iredale joined our Advanced Diploma in October last year and comes to the end of her studies in a…

4 years ago