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Music Production

Turn creativity into real production skills.

Learn how to take an idea and turn it into a finished track, using professional software and studio equipment, building technical skills, recognised qualifications, and a portfolio of real work.

39 weeks/year
1–3 days / week
In-centre or online
Ages 12–25
SKILLS
Ableton Live
Sound design
Record tracks
Editing
▸ WHAT MAKES OUR COURSES DIFFERENT

More than a class. A real route in.

Accredited by RSL.

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Built to industry standards

Students develop the same skills and workflows used in professional music production, from recording and editing through to mixing and final output.

Real technical mastery

Using industry-standard software and studio equipment, students build core skills in recording, mixing, sound design, and digital music production.

Creativity with control

Students learn how to shape and refine their sound, developing the technical understanding needed to turn ideas into high-quality finished tracks.

A portfolio they're proud of

Students produce original music and record tracks, building a portfolio that demonstrates their skills, progress, and potential.

Recognised qualifications

RSL-accredited, providing a structured pathway into further education, apprenticeships, or employment within the music and creative industries.

▸ COURSE LEVELS

Clear structure. Measurable progress.​

Our courses offer clear progression, ensuring students build skills, confidence, and independence over time. This structured growth is reflected in our course levels, each designed to move learners forward at the right pace.

L1
FOUNDATION
L2
PRODUCTION SKILLS
L3
PORTFOLIO
FE / INDUSTRY

Level 1 · Foundation

Students learn the basics of recording, editing, and simple production techniques, building confidence through hands-on creation.

Level 2 · Developing production skills

Students develop more advanced skills in mixing, layering, and sound design, creating more complex and refined tracks.

Level 3 · Portfolio & Refinement

Students produce high-quality tracks and portfolios that support progression into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Each level ensures tangible achievements and unmistakable progress.

Key information

RSL-accredited and span 39 weeks annually, with flexible options for 1, 2, or 3 days per week, available in-centre and online.  A typical day runs from 10 am to 2.30pm.

▸ EXPERT-LED INSTRUCTION

Taught by people who get it.

Courses are delivered by experienced music industry professionals and certified, DBS-screened tutors. Everything is designed around how our students think and learn:

▸ OUTCOMES THAT MATTER

Students don't just learn. They actually create.

Our focus is always on what comes next for each student. We define success by their readiness for the world,  without asking them to change who they are. Our students don’t just learn, they:

Re-engage with the purpose and joy of education
Build confidence through real work
Develop technical and problem-solving skills that transfer into careers
Gain recognised qualifications and professional portfolios
Progress into further education, apprenticeships or employment
Leave looking forward to what comes next
▸ SUPPORTING PROGRESS

The Ignite Method.

Re-engaging with education takes time. It’s not something to be rushed. Through our Ignite Method, we guide students from disengagement to meaningful progress by focusing on what they need, how they learn, and what genuinely engages them.

Every young person is understood: how they think, how they learn, and what makes them come alive. That’s how confidence rebuilds and progress begins.

▸ COURSE CONTENT

From creative concepts to professional production.

The curriculum moves you from foundational concepts to professional-grade production, level by level.

LEVEL 1

Certificate in the Creative Music Industry

MUSIC SEQUENCING AND PRODUCTION

Identify and master the essential features of a Digital Audio Workstation (Ableton Live) to build their first tracks.

AUDIO FOR DIGITAL MEDIA

Understand the creative concepts and industry logic behind professional audio production.

LEVEL 2

Extended Certificate in the Creative Music Industry

SEQUENCING AND SOUND DESIGN

Deepen technical skills in Ableton to create complex, multi-layered musical arrangements.

REMIXING AND STYLE

Develop specialised techniques to deconstruct and reimagine music across various genres and styles.

THE ART OF THE MIX

Explore the concepts and methodologies of sound mixing to create balanced, high-impact interactive audio.

LEVEL 3

Diploma in the Creative Music Industry

ADVANCED SEQUENCING AND SYNTHESIS

Master sophisticated DAW functions and subtractive synthesis to engineer original, signature sounds from the ground up.

THE RECORDING STUDIO ENVIRONMENT

Plan and lead professional recording sessions, mastering multitrack management for instruments and vocals.

SONIC ENGINEERING (EQ & DYNAMICS)

Apply high-level EQ, dynamic processing, and creative effects to transform raw recordings into polished, commercial-grade audio.

STRATEGIC MIXING AND MASTERING

Develop professional production rationales and master final tracks to industry standards for commercial release.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

Create a coherent body of original work that reflects an analytical understanding of your unique musical context and career goals.

▸ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Who it's for.​

Our Music Production courses welcome neurodivergent young people aged 12-25, typically with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). We provide Level 1, 2, and 3 courses, alongside flexible short-term placements.  Students join at the level that matches their current ability.

Our courses are suitable for those seeking a supportive learning environment designed for diverse needs and backgrounds.

Most of our students arrive having found traditional education challenging. What they all bring is a willingness to try again, build new skills, and find people who get them.

▸ TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Find out if we're the right fit.

Speak to our team about referrals, placements and next steps.
No pressure, we know this is a big decision.