AES Education Directory - Northern Region, Europe

Type 1 Courses - Course not normally in an accredited qualification or certificate or resulting in an in-house certificate/diploma (e.g. privately-run, non-accredited training courses; product courses)

Alchemea College of Audio Engineering

The Windsor Centre, Windsor Street
London, London UK N1 8QG, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0)20 7359-4035
Fax: 44 (0)20 7359-4027
Internet: http://www.alchemea.com

Studio Assistant

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: 6 studios. Pro Tools HD TDM, Euphonix Cs3000, SSL G sers, Soundcraft DC2000 & 1624.Yamaha O2R. 2 studios with Surround Sound. DAW by Fairlight, Pro-tools TDM. Also Cooledit, Soundforge, Logic & Cubase Audio. Studer MTR's & D88, Fostex D80/90/160etc.
Exact Duration: 8 weeks intensive
Emphasis: Understand what is required to assist in a commercial studio. Practical Studio techniques/etiquette. Desks, mics, Digital, MIDI, Protools 101
Fee: UK £1790
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Mike Sinnott

Audio Masterclass

114 High Street, Tetsworth
Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 7AE, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1844 281878
Internet: http://www.audiomasterclass.com

The Audio Masterclass Music Production and Sound Engineering Online Course

Facilities: Distance learning, courses available worldwide.
Exact Duration: 12 modules, up to 2 years
Emphasis: The Audio Masterclass Music Production and Sound Engineering Online Course
Fee: $277 to $477 US dollars depending on options selected
Contact Person: David Mellor

Bores Signal Processing

Fordwater, Pond Road
Woking, Surrey GU22 0J7, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 0 1483 740138
Fax: +44 0 1483 740136

Digital Filter Design

Qualification Awarded on Completion: IEE CPD scheme: 4 1/2 pdu
Facilities: Individual fully equipped real time digital signal processing workstation.
Exact Duration: 1 day
Emphasis: Principles and practice of Digital Filter Design- "hands on".
Fee: 100 UK pounds
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Chris Bore

Introduction to DSP

Qualification Awarded on Completion: IEE CPD scheme: 4 1/2 pdu
Facilities: Individual fully equipped real time digital signal processing workstation.
Exact Duration: 1 day
Emphasis: Principles and practice of Digital Signal Processing-"hands on".
Fee: 100 UK pounds
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Chris Bore

Britannia Row Productions Training

9 Osiers Road
London, SW18 1NL, United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8874 0182
Internet: http://training.britanniarow.com

Live Sound Technology (full-time)

Facilities: The course is taught using Midas, Digico, Avid and Yamaha consoles. Speaker systems include L-Acoustics, d&b and Turbosound.
Exact Duration: 12 weeks
Emphasis: Practical, integrated teaching on dedicated premises, with access to wide range of equipment.
Fee: £6,000
Internship/Work Placement: Paid apprenticeship with Britannia Row Productions is offered to the best graduate of each intake.
Contact Person: Matthias Postel

Campus AV

7 Miller Close
Offord D'Arcy, Cambs PE18 9SB, United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 1480 812201
Fax: +44 1480 812280

Sound Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Campus AV Diploma
Facilities: Use of fully equipped studios and editing suites of University of Surrey, Music Department
Exact Duration: 3 months
Emphasis: To enable students to become proficient in studio work
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: David Pope

Campus AV

The Roundhouse 113 London Road
Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7NH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1256 895795
Fax: +44 1256 893136

Sound Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Campus AV Diploma
Facilities: The use of fully equipped studios and edit suites of the University of Surrey, Music Department
Exact Duration: 3 months
Emphasis: To enable students to become proficient in studio work
Fee: £3,500
Contact Person: Richard Salter or John Watkinson

City of Westminster College

Paddington Basin Centre, North Wharf Road
London, W2 1NB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)207 258 5568
Fax: +44 (0)207 258 2700
Internet: http://www.cwc.ac.uk/sound

Introduction to Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: College Certificate in Sound Engineering
Facilities: Cockpit theater as a performance venue; 3 studio/labs equipped for audio engineering, broadcast, recording, and music technology
Exact Duration: 6 weeks (part time)
Emphasis: Practical introduction to MIDI, sampling, sequencing, synthesis, multitrack recording
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: John Mizzi

Introduction to Sound Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: College Certificate in Sound Engineering
Facilities: Cockpit theater as a performance venue; 3 studio/labs equipped for audio engineering, broadcast, recording, and music technology
Exact Duration: 6 weeks (part time)
Emphasis: Practical introduction to microphones, loudspeakers, tape recorders, mixing consoles, and their applications in both live sound and studio environments
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: John Mizzi

College of MultiMedia

Egelenburg 150-152
Amsterdam, 1081 GK, Netherlands
Tel: 31 20 462 39 39
Fax: 31 20 462 39 30
Internet: http://www.cmm.nl

Audio for Video and 3D

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AV3D Certificate
Facilities: Digital Recording Studio incorporating Pro Tools, Extensive Midi Studio also for students use.
Exact Duration: 6 months
Emphasis: Use of the new technology -digital recorders and mixing consoles specialising in sound quality and system integration.
Fee: 3.190 euro- 6 months part time
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: private school
Contact Person: Guy Nicholson

Digital Video Producer

Qualification Awarded on Completion: DDV Certificate
Facilities: Avid and Macintosh based video editing systems. Blue screen studio and Video workstations
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Use of Desktop Video Production, techniques and production using New technology - Computer based.Industry based programs.
Fee: 3.190 euro - 6 months part time
Internship/Work Placement: Assistance
Validating Body: private school
Contact Person: Guy Nicholson

Interactive Media

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Interactive Media Certificate
Facilities: Computer Lab, Digital Audio Studio, Digital Video Studio, CD mastering, Midi
Exact Duration: 6 months
Emphasis: Practical Tuition and job training, covers the 4 subjects of Audio, Video, Graphics and Authoring.
Fee: 3.040 - 6 month part time
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: private school
Contact Person: Guy Nicholson

Web Development

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Web Development Certificate
Facilities: Computer Lab, Digital Audio Studio, Digital Video Studio, CD mastering, Midi
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Practical Tuition and job training, covers the 4 subjects of Audio, Video, Graphics and Authoring.
Fee: 3.190 euro - 6 month part time
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: private school
Contact Person: Guy Nicholson

Web Development Advanced

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Web Development Advanced Certificate
Facilities: Computer Lab, Digital Audio Studio, Digital Video Studio, CD mastering, Midi
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Practical Tuition and job training, covers the 4 subjects of Audio, Video, Graphics and Authoring.
Fee: 3.040 euro - 6 month part time
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: private school
Contact Person: Guy Nicholson

Futureworks

87-89 Mosley Street
Manchester, M2 3LR, United Kingdom
Tel: 0161 237 7570
Internet: http://www.futureworks.co.uk

Professional Series

Facilities: 6 recording & post production studios, 4 edit suites, camera studio / soundstage, 2 dubbing theatres, 5 project suites, computer labs & lecture rooms, sophisticated media network (Avid ISIS)
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Applied Audio Engineering and Production, Post Production for Film and TV
Fee: £8,250
Contact Person: Sarah Bentley

Institute of Acoustics

St Peter's House, 45-49 Victoria Street
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1WZ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1727 848195
Fax: +44 1727 850553
Internet: http://www.ioa.org.uk

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Exact Duration: 1 year
Emphasis: Diploma examination includes general acoustics principles, two specialist modules, one project and a laboratory module
Fee: £3,500
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: IOA
Contact Person: Keith Attenborough

Launsbach Trainingen

Maerten van Heemskerk Straat 33
Haarlem, Noord 20 21 26, Netherlands
Tel: +31 23 5265208

Basic Course 1

Exact Duration: 4 weeks
Emphasis: Local radio broadcasting engineers in-company training
Fee: 160 DFL
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Okke Enzler

Basic Course 2

Exact Duration: 3 months
Emphasis: Radio broadcasting course, practical training in a professional radio studio
Fee: 780 DFL
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Okke Enzler

Manchester MIDI School

Bexley Chambers
Manchester, Manchester M36DB, United Kingdom
Tel: 0044(0)1618334722
Internet: http://www.midischool.com

Music Production Audio Engineering 18 months

Facilities: 10 professional recording studios and production suites.
Exact Duration: 18 months
Emphasis: Music Production Audio Engineering - composition & music business
Fee: fees upon request
Internship/Work Placement: UK
Validating Body: Diploma
Contact Person: Lucy Ironmunger

Media Academy

P.B. 2066
Hilversum, 1200 CB, Netherlands
Tel: +31 35 6778049
Fax: +31 35 677 2647

Basics of Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Radio and TV studio, AVID, off-line edit studios, on-line edit suites, multitrack recording, HD editing
Exact Duration: 5 months
Emphasis: Sounds, acoustics, microphones, stereo, surround, digital audio, recording techniques, PA, routing, editing
Fee: Fl. 15.000
Contact Person: Gerrit Viring

Music Recording/Postproduction

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Radio and TV studio, AVID, off-line edit studios, on-line edit suites, multitrack recording, HD editing
Exact Duration: 4 weeks
Emphasis: Balancing music/sounds, calibration using filters, delays
Fee: FL 10.000
Contact Person: Gerrit Viring

Media Production Facilities

Bon Marche, Ferndale Road
London, SW9 8EJ, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0) 171-737-7152
Fax: 44 (0) 171-738-5428
Internet: http://www.media-production.demon.co.uk

Advanced Sound Recording & Production Techniques

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: 32 channel automated Amek Mozart desk, Otari 24-track recorder, Studer 0.5
Exact Duration: 1 Year
Emphasis: Strong practical bias in small groups. Access to studios outside course hours. Highest calibre tutors. 3 x 3 month modules
Fee: £6,350+Tax @ 17.5% £1,111 + £100 Reg Fee=£7,561
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: N/A
Contact Person: Paul Halpin

Introduction to Recording & Mixing

Qualification Awarded on Completion: N/A
Facilities: See 1 year course
Exact Duration: 1 week
Emphasis: 80% practical overview of 24-track studio operation. 6 people max, Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. Many take prior to F/T 3, 6 month or 1 year courses. Runs every 3 months.
Fee: £295 + Tax @ 17.5% £51+ £35 reg. fee £35= £381
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: N/A
Contact Person: Paul Halpin

ProducerTech

The Ironworks, Blackman Street
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4GD, United Kingdom
Tel: 01273692313
Internet: http://www.producertech.com

Ableton Live Advanced Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Ableton Level 2 Certificate of Achievement
Facilities: Online course, accessible from anywhere at any time
Exact Duration: 14 modules of 15-20 minutes each
Emphasis: Ableton Live Advanced Course
Fee: £149/$240
Internship/Work Placement: This course provides experienced Live users with all the knowledge needed to get the very best out of all the advanced features of the software. Course by Ableton Certified Trainer Rob Jones.
Contact Person: Celine

Ableton Live Beginners/Intermediate Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Ableton Level 1 Certificate of Achievement
Facilities: Online course, accessible from anywhere at any time
Exact Duration: 14 modules of 15-20 minutes each
Emphasis: Ableton Live Beginners/Intermediate Course
Fee: £149/$240
Internship/Work Placement: This course provides students with all the knowledge necessary to start making music with Ableton Live. Course by Ableton Certified Trainer Rob Jones.
Contact Person: Celine

Logic Pro Advanced Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Logic Courses Level 2 Certificate of Achievement
Facilities: Online course, accessible from anywhere at any time
Exact Duration: 12 modules of 22-37 minutes each
Emphasis: Logic Pro Advanced Course
Fee: £149/$240
Internship/Work Placement: This course provides experienced Logic users with all the knowledge needed to get the very best out of all the advanced features of the software.
Contact Person: Celine

Logic Pro Beginners Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Logic Courses Level 1 Certificate of Achievement
Facilities: Online course, accessible from anywhere at any time
Exact Duration: 14 modules of 19-25 minutes each
Emphasis: Logic Pro Beginners Course
Fee: £149/$240
Internship/Work Placement: This course provides students with all the knowledge necessary to start making music with Logic Studio or Express.
Contact Person: Celine

Propellerhead Reason Advanced Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Reason Courses Level 2 Certificate of Achievement
Facilities: Online course, accessible from anywhere at any time
Exact Duration: 12 modules of 25-40 minutes each
Emphasis: Propellerhead Reason Advanced Course
Fee: £149/$240
Internship/Work Placement: This course provides experienced Reason users with all the knowledge needed to get the very best out of all the advanced features and workflow methods available in Reason.
Contact Person: Celine

Propellerhead Reason Beginners Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Reason Courses Level 1 Certificate of Achievement
Facilities: Online course, accessible from anywhere at any time
Exact Duration: 14 modules of 19-25 minutes each
Emphasis: Propellerhead Reason Beginners Course
Fee: £149/$240
Internship/Work Placement: This course provides students with all the knowledge necessary to start making music with Reason.
Contact Person: Celine

Professional Sound People Ltd

54 Broadwick Street
London, W1F 7AH, United Kingdom
Tel: 0207 419 5002
Internet: http://www.professionalsoundpeople.com

Location Sound Recording Masterclass

Qualification Awarded on Completion: No
Facilities: Film/TV Sound Recording Equipment Facilities
Exact Duration: 2 Days - June 16th & 17th 2012
Emphasis: Location Sound Recording for Film/TV
Fee: £400
Validating Body: Skillset
Contact Person: Marcus

SAE Institute - London

297 Kingsland Road
London, Greater London E8 4DD, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7923 9159
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7691 7653
Internet: http://www.saeuk.com/london

Electronic Music Production Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Pro Tools, Midi equipment etc
Exact Duration: 6 months
Fee: £2100 - £2500
Validating Body: in house cert
Contact Person: Josephine Helps

SAE Institute Amsterdam

Johan van Hasseltweg 31
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1021 KN, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 622 8790
Fax: +31 (0)20 428 1419
Internet: http://amsterdam.sae.edu

3D Graphics & Animation

Qualification Awarded on Completion: 3D Graphics & Animation Certificate
Facilities: Computer per student
Exact Duration: 6 months
Fee: € 2750
Internship/Work Placement: Minimum age 16 years
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

Digital Video Production (DVP)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Digital Video Production Certificate
Exact Duration: 3 months
Emphasis: Video basics: camera techniques, lighting, storyboarding, scripting, sound recording, post production, video editing, and colour correction.
Fee: € 1200
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

Electronic Music Production (EMP)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Introduction to electronic music creation. Practical use of computer sequencing, MIDI programming and hard-disk recording
Fee: € 2295
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

Home Studio Production (HSP)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Home Studio Production Certificate
Exact Duration: 6 months
Emphasis: Microphone techniques, recording, mixing, and mastering basics.
Fee: € 1495
Contact Person: Career & Study Advisor

SAE Institute Glasgow

85-87 Portman Street, Kinning Park
Glasgow, G41 1EJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-(0)141-429 1551
Fax: +44-(0)141-429 1771
Internet: http://glasgow.sae.edu

Electronic music production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Apple Mac workstations
Exact Duration: 6 months
Emphasis: Computer-based music production in a range of electronic styles using Apple Logic and Ableton Live.
Fee: £1,820
Contact Person: Tommy Wylie

SAE Institute Liverpool

Ground Floor, Wellington Buildings, The Strand
Liverpool, L2 0PP, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-151-255 1313
Fax: +44-151-255 1414
Internet: http://liverpool.sae.edu

Electronic Music Production Certificate

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Electronic Music Production Certificate
Facilities: Apple Mac workstations
Exact Duration: 6 months
Emphasis: Computer-based music production in a range of electronic styles using Apple Logic and Ableton Live.
Fee: £2000
Contact Person: Matthias Postel

SAE Institute Stockholm

Råsundavägen 45
Solna, 17152, Sweden
Tel: +46 8 730 5100
Fax: +46 8 730 1015
Internet: http://stockholm.sae.edu/

Electronic Music Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Extensive inquire.
Exact Duration: 6 Months
Emphasis: Electronic Music Production
Fee: SEK 20000
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Jian Rödblom

Soundcraft

Cranborne House, Cranborne Road
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3JN, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1707 665000
Fax: +44 1707 660742

Going Live

Exact Duration: 3 days
Emphasis: Live sound training weekend combining academic training with practical, hands-on sessions
Fee: £150
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Katrina Davies

Going Live Theatre

Exact Duration: 2 days
Emphasis: Aspects of live sound production for drama and musical theater
Fee: £125
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Katrina Davies

St. Kunst en Cultur Gelderland

Steijnstrant 12
Arnhem, 6814 AM, Netherlands
Tel: +31 26 3454010
Fax: +31 26 3514711

Effects Rack

Exact Duration: 3 evenings (part time)
Emphasis: The use of various effects racks in live sound systems
Fee: NLG 175
Internship/Work Placement: 1/2 day
Contact Person: Pim van Esch

PA Geluidstechnik (PA Sound Reinforcement)

Exact Duration: 17 evenings (part time)
Emphasis: Live sound and monitoring techniques, in cooperation with musicians and rock clubs
Fee: NLG 450.
Internship/Work Placement: 1 day
Contact Person: Pim van Esch

Stichting Kunst & Cultuur

Steijnstraat 12
Arnhem, Gelderland NL-6814 AM, Netherlands
Tel: +31 26 4454010
Fax: +31 26 3514711
Internet: http://www.loodvrij.nl

Effects Course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Exact Duration: 3 evenings (part time)
Emphasis: Use of various effects racks in live sound systems
Fee: NLG 175
Internship/Work Placement: 1/2 day
Contact Person: Pim van Esch

PA Course/PA Geluidstechneek (Sound Technique)

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Exact Duration: 2 months
Emphasis: Live sound and monitoring techniques in cooperation with musicians and rock clubs
Fee: NLG 550
Internship/Work Placement: 1 day
Contact Person: Pim van Esch

The Recording Workshop UK

Unit 10, Buspace Studios, Conlan Street
London, W10 5AP, United Kingdom
Tel: 02089688222
Fax: 02074603164
Internet: http://www.recordwk.dircon.co.uk

TRW full time sound engineering and music technology course

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Diploma
Facilities: live multitrack recording studio, 6 workstations, ProTools, Cubase, Logic, Kontakt
Exact Duration: 6-8 months
Fee: £4000
Contact Person: Jose Gross

The Sound Training Centre

Curved Street Temple Bar
Dublin, Dublin D.2, Ireland
Tel: 0035316709033
Fax: 0035316709042
Internet: http://www.soundtrainingcentre.com

Electronic Music Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate
Facilities: Protools, Logic Pro, Reason
Exact Duration: 15 weeks
Emphasis: Electronic Music Production
Fee: E1000
Validating Body: Inhouse
Contact Person: Lee Murphy

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