Music Production (with Foundation Year)

If you are passionate about making and producing music, this course will prepare you for a future in the creative industries.

Our foundation entry course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of music production and sound recording, developing your creative and technical skills. Providing you with the knowledge needed to study the full BA Hons degree programme.

In our purpose built studios, you’ll learn the core elements of music production from composition and arrangement, sound design and recording to mixing and mastering. You will also develop a clear and professional presence for yourself as a music producer.

Taught by expert, professionally active tutors, this industry-led course gives you plenty of hand-on experience, preparing you for a future in the music and audio industries. This course will prepare you for a variety of roles including producer, sound designer, engineer, film and TV composers and more.

Whatever your preferred style or approach to making music, this course will give you the freedom to explore your creativity, expand your knowledge and grow as a producer.

On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will automatically progress onto the BA Music Production course.

About Spirit Studios

Spanning over four decades of iconic music history in Manchester, our early days as a commercial recording studio and rehearsal space saw the likes of local legends The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Simply Red and many more passing through our doors.

Spirit Studios then became the first music production and sound engineering school in the UK (formerly known as School of Sound Recording), and since then we’ve continued to nurture the next generation of producers, engineers, artists and business owners.

Our purpose-built facilities, expert insight, professionally active tutors and creative partnerships enable us to offer the most up to date and relevant training, and provide you with real career opportunities.

Receive priority updates and tailored support that will help you navigate the process with confidence. By registering early, you’ll gain a clear advantage - staying informed, prepared, and ahead of the rush. Take control now and put yourself in the strongest position to secure the course and future you want, Plus, register before the 11 August and you’ll automatically be entered into their Free Prize Draw to be in with the chance of winning £5,000* towards your first year’s accommodation plus additional benefits.

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