Education Focus: Abbey Road Institute

Answered by: Paul Ledingham - CEO

What kind of courses do you offer? Abbey Road Institute offers an intensive 12-month, Advanced Diploma of Sound Production designed in the hallowed halls of Abbey Road Studios, London.

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? Students undertake an intensive 12-month program consisting of three study periods and a massive 42 contact weeks. Abbey Road Institute's philosophy is that technical mastery in music production can only be achieved through intensive practical training. This is why every student has access to a fully equipped digital audio workstation for every lecture throughout their course.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? Abbey Road's program is not just an audio engineering course, but an intensive mentorship in music production. The program has been designed and constructed by the production staff at Abbey Road Studios, London and is based on the in-house training that Abbey Road has been providing to its own staff for 80 years. Graduates receive certification directly from Abbey Road Studios and Universal Music testifying they are qualified to the level required to work with the world's most prestigious artists.

What kind of social activities do you offer? Our guest lecture and master class series presenters have worked with artists as diverse as U2, INXS, Eskimo Joe, The Sex Pistols, De la Soul, Madonna, The Whitlams and on and on. Being Abbey Road, we have unprecedented access to the biggest names in the Australian and global music industry and ensure that our students have regular access to staff at the cutting edge of professional production.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? Abbey Road Institute ensures that all students have the chance to spend time with professional producers and current industry identities throughout their course so as to start the foundations of their personal network while still a student. Professional industry PR staff will work with each student individually to mentor them through the creation of their brand and the launch of their career.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? 13 May, 135 Sturt Street, Southbank, 10am. Attendees will be able to get up close and personal with the staff and students as well as attend a forum hosted by some of Australia's most renowned ARIA award-winning producers. Interested parties should book a place early through the Abbey Road website

Website link for more info: abbeyroadinstitute.com