Short Courses ACM Unlocked: Music Production
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Course overview
Learn in the studio and bring music to life.
ACM UNLOCKED: Music Production for Young Creatives – 12-17YRS is a 10-week evening programme who want to explore how music is created, recorded and produced.
From setting up your first recording session to completing a final mix, you’ll work practically in ACM’s production and studio facilities, developing your skills with guidance from experienced tutors.
You’ll explore the creative and technical sides of music production, learning how producers capture ideas, shape sounds and bring individual elements together to create finished music.
What You’ll Develop
Across the 10 weeks, you’ll explore areas including:
- Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
- Recording and studio techniques
- Microphone choice and placement
- MIDI and virtual instruments
- Editing and processing audio
- Mixing techniques
- Developing your own creative approach to production
- Taking a project from an initial idea through to a finished track
The focus is on learning by doing, giving you plenty of opportunities to experiment, create and develop your own work.
ACM UNLOCKED: Music Production is also an opportunity to experience ACM’s practical approach to music education and explore whether full-time Production study could be your next step.
For students approaching full-time study, successful completion of the programme can form part of the application journey into ACM’s Music Production courses, giving our tutors the opportunity to see your creativity, technical development and approach to working across the 10-week programme.
Advanced Techniques: Full-time courses offer a deeper exploration into advanced DAW functions, complex recording setups, and sophisticated production techniques.
Industry Connections: Students can leverage ACM’s industry ties for networking, internships, and real-world projects, enhancing their practical experience and professional network.
Portfolio Development: Full-time programs provide the opportunity to develop comprehensive, high-quality portfolios, showcasing a range of production skills to potential employers.
ACM UNLOCKED: Music Production → ACM FE (Diploma) → ACM HE (Degree)
Fees & Requirements
Age: 12–17
Duration: 10 weeks (Term 1: week commencing 11/01/2027 to 24/03/2027)
Time: Wednesdays – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: £350 per term
Experience: Suitable for aspiring and developing music producers
Progression
Of-age Diploma learners may surpass an audition upon successful completion of the Summer School or Part-Time School.
Contact our Admissions team and discover the range of our Diploma courses here.
