The London Music School offers six-month or one-year full time courses which award the LMS Diploma in Audio Production and Sound Engineering. Enrolment is currently open for our LMS Diploma Courses starting in April and October 2022. LMS courses are distinctive for their breadth and scope, and are designed to increase your creative, technical and practical knowledge. LMS Diplomas in Audio Production and Sound Engineering cover subjects we believe are essential to a thorough and balanced education in music. Our students explore all elements of engineering and production in addition to song writing, harmony and theory, lyric writing, basic arranging and much more. Audio Courses at the LMS are unique, the School is attached to a professional recording studio which is open to students after hours. Students have access to the studio until 11 pm and over weekends at no extra cost, allowing a huge amount time for recordings, rehearsals and project work. Audio students are able to independently work on their skills and projects in a working studio of highest industry standard. One-to-one tuition on all of courses helps our teachers to work closely with students in the areas they most need it, and to offer support and guidance on individual project work.
Here is a breakdown of what is covered every week on the course:
Audio Subjects covered
If you would like a more comprehensive breakdown of the course please request a brochure on the contact page or call admissions.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements for our LMS Diploma Courses, so they are open to those with more experience as well as those starting out in the world of engineering and production. Students will be asked to submit a brief personal statement outlining why they would like to take the course.
Course Fees
6 Month LMS Diploma in Music Performance and Production: £4200 (20 weeks, 19h per week)
1 Year Extended LMS Diploma in Music Performance and Production: £7900 (40 weeks, 19h per week)
Course Start Dates
LMS Diploma in Audio Production and Sound Engineering (six-month): Monday 11th April 2022 & Monday 10th October 2022
LMS Extended Diploma in Audio Production and Sound Engineering (one-year): Monday 11th April 2022 & Monday 10th October 2022
Our Intense 2 Days a Week Music Performance Courses are designed for the student who either work or because of other commitments isn’t able to give up five days a week for education. The courses differ from our normal courses as they are subject specific, i.e. vocalists will be here for two days a week (hours depend on number of students) just studying vocals and guitarists just guitar etc. You will be working with all the other students and playing together as a band. You will have full access to the school outside school hours and on the weekends. You can also bolt on some other subjects on other days, time permitting. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to participate in the school’s monthly gigs held at external London venues.
Below is a breakdown of what is covered every week on the course
Audio Subjects covered
If you would like a more comprehensive breakdown of the course please request a brochure on the contact page or call admissions.
Entry Requirements
Our Intense Full Time 2 Days a Week Courses have no formal entry requirements. The course is tailored to each individual student’s ability, so whether you are a beginner or advanced student our professional and experienced teachers will take you from your level upwards.
Course Fees
3-month Intense 2 Days A Week Course: £1650 (10 weeks, 10-12 hours per week)
6-month Intense 2 Days A Week Course: £3200 (20 weeks, 10-12 hours per week)
Course intake 2022
The Intense 2 Days a Week Course is available as either a three-month course or a six-month course starting in January, April, July and October every year.
January Course: 10th January 2022
April Course: 11th of April 2022
July Course: 18th of July 2022
October Course: 10th of October 2022
Our Part Time Audio Production and Sound Engineering Course is a ten-week course that takes place on weeknight evenings from 7 – 9 pm. Each group will have one class per week on a Monday or Tuesday evening. The courses are suitable for beginners, intermediate students, and those who just want to get back in to recording or learn how to make a better finished product. The course covers analogue and digital recording, Pro Tools and Reason softwares, editing, sampling and effects, microphone placement, mixing desks, processing and compressors, mixing and mastering, and midi, synchronisation and working full recording sessions. Groups are kept small, usually 3 to 4 students, so as to ensure each individual receives adequate attention. The course is held at our premises underneath the Hackney Empire on Mare Street, and all part time students are encouraged help out at our monthly live gig at an outside venue. The gig is a great opportunity for students to build on their confidence and gain live engineering experience alongside full time students and LMS graduates.
Entrance requirements:
There are no entrance requirements for our Part Time Courses but you will need to inform the school of your knowledge of audio programs and computers so you can be assigned to the appropriate group.
If you would like a more comprehensive breakdown of the course please request a brochure on the contact page or call admissions.
Course Fees
10-week Part Time Evening Audio Production & Sound Engineering Course: £350
Course Start Dates
Every year we start new part time courses in January, April, July and October.
Here is a breakdown of what is covered on the Summer Course:
Audio Subjects covered
If you would like a more comprehensive breakdown of the course please request a brochure on the contact page or call admissions.
Course Fees
2-week LMS Summer Course: £950
Please note: We are offering 15% off Summer Course fees if paid in full before 1st of June 2022.
Course Dates 2022
Summer Course: Monday 25th July 2022 – Friday 5th August 2022