London has always been at the center of the music world. UK is responsible for some of the best music acts the music scene has seen. A culture where music is appreciated and celebrated, London is definitely an attractive destination to learn music production. London’s electronic music landscape is rich and encompasses most of today’s music genres as well as the emerging ones.


Why a music school?

While the academic process is paramount, being surrounded by seasoned teachers is not to be underestimated by anyone looking to learn music production. Schools are also ideal to encounter people who have similar goals and aspiration who you can share your ideas with.



NO 1 Point Blank Music School  www.pointblankmusicschool.com/

Where: 26 Orsman Rd, London N1 5QJ, UK  Phone: +44 20 7729 4884


Point Blank Music School is the winner of  'Best Independent HE' category at the What Uni Awards. They are also ranked in the top 8 of UK Higher Education providers with a 91% score for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS).

Established in London in '94 and voted the world's 'Best Music Production & DJ School' by the readers of DJ Mag, Point Blank teaches the creative process of making music at the highest level, with expert instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. Many graduates have enjoyed successful careers in music including Claude VonStroke, Goldie, Nicole Moudaber, Leona Lewis, Patrick Topping, Monki and Felix Jaehn.

You can study Music Production, DJing, Radio Broadcasting, Singing & Songwriting, Music Business and Live Sound Engineering with them. Using Logic, Ableton, Native Instruments and Pro Tools, every student has unlimited access to the studios including SSL Duality Delta, Audient 48 Channel, TL Audio and Oram mixing desks, fully equipped Mac workstations with Push, Maschine, Komplete Kontrol, the latest Pioneer DJ and Roland kit and much more.


NO2 Garnish Music Production www.garnishmusicproduction.com/

Where: 205 Richmond Rd, London E8 3NJ, UK Phone: +44 20 3287 1407

Garnish Music Production aims to equip their students with all the necessary knowledge to program and develop sounds in all styles using a broad range of synthesis and production techniques.

The class is interactive and full of production tips, tricks, and advice on how to get your electronic music moving. They teach the skills that one can apply to any synth, sampler or drum machine.

This course is based in Logic and Ableton Live but is suitable for people from all DAW backgrounds. The total class duration is 36 hours.


NO3: Abbey Road Institute Music Production School https://abbeyroadinstitute.co.uk/

Where: 3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY, UK Phone: 44 20 7266 7397

Designed by industry for industry, the 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.

During the Advanced Diploma, an intensive, one year programme, one has access to industry standard equipment and studios and will be taught by experts including guest lecturers with multi award winning professionals.

Their aim is to develop rounded professionals, 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 how it operates.


NO4: SubBass Academy of Electronic Music https://www.subbassdj.com/

Where: 10 Royal St, Lambeth, London SE1 7LL, UK Phone: 44 20 7593 0435

 

The tutors at SubBass Academy of Electronic Music are all professional producers who are currently engaged in and releasing music on the electronic music scene.

Their music production course learning zone has 6 individual music production workstations and a live room for vocal recording, working with analogue equipment and mixing down. The studio is full of the latest sound engineering hardware and software, including the full Roland AIRA range, Native Instruments, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, PUSH, Arturia soft synth collections, and much more.

You need to decide is whether you want to take a Logic Pro or Ableton Live course.  

They have a full range of music production courses to suit producers of all abilities. With a maximum of 6 students on a course one is guaranteed to get lots of 121 time with the tutor.


NO5: London Academy of Music Production https://www.londonamp.com/

Where: 2 Union Rd, Clapham, London SW4 6JP, UK Phone: 44 20 7247 8800

London Academy of Music Production is situated in the brand-new, purpose-built, air conditioned recording and production studios. Theirs is a practical ‘hands on’ course where you will be exposed to the very latest music production equipment and software at all times. This EDEXCEL approved diploma in Music Production is perfect for those looking to study outside of a classroom based environment in a central London location.

During the course you will be exposed to the ‘real world’ experiences of a recording and production environment where you will record, produce and remix artists on course projects and assignments. The business side of music is also covered where you will learn about record company foundation, royalties, copyright and publishing.

You have the option of choosing your preferred music production package to work with for the duration of the course and it can be Apple Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live or Pro Tools.