Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering

MUSIC PRODUCTION ONLINE OPEN EVENING: THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2026

FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER

Designed by industry for industry, our Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering will push your career in music production or sound engineering to the next level. Our curriculum is founded upon nearly 90 years of experience at Abbey Road Studios. A studio that has developed innovative recording techniques and trained assistant engineers who have since become well-respected music producers and audio engineers in their own right.

During our intensive, one-year programme you’ll learn from the extensive knowledge and expertise created at Abbey Road Studios. You’ll have access to industry-standard recording equipment and studios and be taught by experts including guest lectures with multi-award-winning professionals such as Andrew Scheps, Sylvia Massy, Bernard Butler, Olga FitzRoy, Daniel Boyle, Ricky Damian and many more. In the summer of 2021, we moved into our new home, the historic Angel Studios in Islington, near Kings Cross. When you train with us you become part of a global network in the music 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 music production and audio engineering and a deep understanding of the music business and how it operates.

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

• Utilise industry standard tools (including DAWs ProTools, Ableton, Logic as well as an extensive array of Plug-Ins and our outboard gear and Custom Neve 75) 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 creative 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 strategies and applications
• Manage your professional career development.

Key Facts:

Duration: 12 months / 48 weeks tuition (2 week holiday in summer & 2 week holiday at Christmas)
Next Open Evening: Thursday 12th February 2026

Course Dates:

• Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 21st May 2027
• Monday 28th September 2026 – Friday 24th September 2027
• Monday 1st February 2027 – Friday 28th January 2028

Study Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering | NCFE customised qualification| Avid Certified User: Pro Tools.
Course Leader: Carlos Lellis

Student testimonials:

“When I had my first day at the institute I was quite shy and intimidated by my classmates and the staff, but very quickly everyone opened about themself and it felt like a new family really fast. I had teachers that wanted me to succeed and did everything they could to make that happened and it felt amazing to experienced that. I think what matters the most about what I have to say is that you are guarenteed to learn how to make and enjoy making music, but what made it very incredible is the community you’re doing this with. I don’t think I would’ve found in other music schools. Thank you to everyone from receptionists to techs and teachers to admin staff.”

– David-Alejandro Lamazou

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