dBs Music

This is a broad based 2 year course covering all aspects of sound engineering, music technology and music production. Successful students will achieve an Extended BTEC Diploma in Music Technology (equivalent to 3 'A' levels) AND a BTEC First Certificate in Music Practice. The course suits all types of student interested in this subject area. Some students have no previous experience of the subject area whilst others have extensive prior experience. Some students use the course to launch themselves into the music business whilst others wish to provide themselves with a portfolio of skills suited to a more general jobs market.

Flexible Attendance

To fit in with your busy lives we offer several possible attendance patterns. Choose from a compact but intense 2 days per week, 2 evenings and a Saturday for those in full time work or a more relaxed 3 days per week.

Friendly Environment

dBs is nothing like a standard college or sixth form. Our dedicated facilities support a learning community dedicated to the creation of music and sound. We pride ourselves on our supportive, friendly, inspiring, creative and fun learning environment.

Hands On

This subject requires a large amount of hands on time. Whilst students do need a foundation of theory to support their vocational practice, it is our belief that students should spend most of their time honing their craft in seriously well equipped facilities.

Subjects covered include studio recording, remixing, film sound, live sound, sound for picture, acoustics, tv,theatre & radio. Equipment knowledge will cover everything from microphones and mixing desks through to samplers & software. You will work with many software packages including Logic Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton Live, Ozone Mastering Suite & Native Instruments Komplete. Though we focus on building your technical know how and listening skills you will also be encouraged to develop your own creativity & ways of working.