Want To Graduate In The Same Iconic Studios The Beatles Recorded Their Albums In?

With the next intake of Abbey Road Institute students to commence this month, the education initiative from the iconic London Abbey Road Studios are offering a number of highly unique opportunities for those undertaking studies, including the opportunity to travel to the UK and graduate in the world famous venue where a number of the world's biggest acts recorded music including The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Oasis and many more. 

Based at its Melbourne campus, students can apply for a 12 month music production program at Abbey Road Institute through an interview process.

"The Abbey Road Institute course is not an audio engineering course, nor is it a general creative media course," CEO of Abbey Road Institute Australia Paul Ledingham tells theMusic.

"It is solid 12 months of production, more production and even more production - all delivered in a purpose built facility that contains two fully equipped commercial grade recording studios, but focuses the training around every student having access to their own individual audio production workstation, every day for every class."

Students will work with renowned commercial producers and production staff from around the world who have worked with names such as U2, INXS, Madonna and more. 

"It is only through this constant exposure to working industry professionals that students will be able to gain the mentor level guidance that is required to hone their craft to a level ready to be successful in today’s industry," Ledingham says. 

At the completion of the course, students will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to London to receive their final certification from Universal Music Group and graduate in the halls of Abbey Road Studios. 

Commenting on the importance of the courses on offer at Abbey Road Institute, Ledingham believes the digital age is drastically changing how music is delivered. 

"As digital distribution and streaming services eclipse soon-to-be obsolete physical media, revenues for recorded music are again growing as consumers are gradually turning their backs on illegal downloads and opting for instantaneous and legitimate purchasing through easily accessible on-line mobile platforms," he explains.

"One has to wonder then why education and training in music production has not kept abreast of these changes? All too often, students are still being trained on how to use a plethora of recording consoles and outboard gear which has limited presence in today’s commercial industry.

"Even more concerning is how education in music production has devolved into generalist ‘creative media’ education, where students wade through diverse and unrelated topics ranging from cultural perspectives to web development without every really learning how to perfect the craft of ‘making a record’.

"Abbey Road Institute has sought to address the ever widening gap between what the industry needs from fresh production staff and what they are currently being supplied."

Places for the next intake are strictly limited. Those interested in applying are asked to contact Abbey Road Client Engagement Manager, Kelli Wright, on 03 8633 8900.

Check out the Abbey Road Institute website for more details.