Who is it for?
Who joins this masterclass
This masterclass is for you if you have a passion for audio and want to learn how a song is produced from start to finish under the expert guidance of the very best producers, engineers and musicians in the industry, inside the world’s most famous recording studio. It will also provide anyone who has a passion for Abbey Road Studios the opportunity to spend four jam-packed days soaking up the Abbey Road magic. One thing we can guarantee is that it will be an experience of a lifetime.
To join this masterclass you are not required to have previous experience working in production or engineering and it is open to participants from diverse backgrounds. However, you will get the most out of this class if you have some understanding of how music is created and recorded. This can be through personal experience or having a general interest.
You will also need to meet the following criterion to book a place:
- Be over 18 years old
The curriculum is fantastic, extremely comprehensive, contemporary and relevant to today’s industry.
Andrea Mastroiacovo, Graduate 2018
Applying for the diploma was the best thing I could have done for my career. I'm really amazed at how much I learnt in one year.
Lizzie Arnold, Graduate 2019
There is some real visionary foresight in Abbey Road Institute being established to preserve the cultural legacy of Abbey Road.
Youth (Paul McCartney, The Verve, Killing Joke)
I had an incredible experience. The staff have so much to offer and cover so many different areas of music.
Luke Glazewski, Graduate 2019
The course taught me what it means to be a producer and engineer in the industry, I learned things I couldn’t have learned anywhere else.
Marta Di Nozzi, Graduate 2019
It’s a unique experience in so many ways, the location, the calibre of guest lecturers and access to Abbey Road Studios for classes is pretty amazing. There aren't many places you get to record a full orchestra!
Jason O’Bryan, Lecturer
Come with an open mind and a voracious appetite to soak up the magic! Be prepared to work hard - you’ll get out what you put in.