Music Degrees, Courses & Higher Diplomas in London & Liverpool

The BA (Hons) Creative Music Production degree is ICMP's all-round recording and production degree. As a creative artist or producer, you'll become proficient at using top industry-standard hardware and software to a professional level.

Explore the exhilarating world of live electronic performance technologies and embark on a transformative journey across this BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree. Develop your knowledge of performance tools, synthesisers and signal processors, while elevating your skills in sampling, sound design, mixing, and mastering.

Develop an advanced technical understanding of all aspects of sound engineering and audio production, as you become proficient in using state-of-the-art hardware and software in an industry-standard professional recording studio environment.

Explore the composition, production and creative techniques used in music for film, TV and games in this highly practical programme, and ready yourself for a successful career as a composer, sound designer or producer.

The BMus Popular Music Performance degree will see you develop your technical performance skills to the highest level, as you gain impressive academic abilities and an entrepreneurial understanding of the music industry. Launch your professional career as a portfolio musician with this highly relevant collaborative degree.

Take your career to the next level and discover your ultimate potential on this highly immersive postgraduate programme, where you’ll unlock the tools, techniques and inside knowledge to maintain a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving world of music.

This creative exploration programme explores composition, performance and production in a collaborative environment. It will develop your artistic identity and help establish yourself as music professional.

The BA (Hons) Music Business and Entrepreneurship degree will provide you with the creative and entrepreneurial tools, opportunities, real-world experiences and industry contacts you need to launch a successful music business career.

On the BA (Hons) Music Marketing degree, you’ll develop your dynamic music business and marketing skills across all facets of the music industry. You’ll master the ability to devise, plan and execute high-impact music marketing strategies to reach global audiences and really stand out from the crowd.

The BA (Hons) Live Event and Festival Management course will help you become fluent in the language of the live events industry, as you develop creative, logistical and entrepreneurial skills in live production, event management and arts curation.

As a writer–performer studying on ICMP’s BA (Hons) Songwriting and Artist Development degree, you’ll take your technical, collaborative and creative skills to the next level. Gain in-depth knowledge of how the music industry works while creating an impressive portfolio of songs for your artist project.

The BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production degree offers ambitious writer–producers the chance to develop their songcraft, creative collaboration, industry connections and technical music production skills. Across three years, you’ll create an impressive portfolio of new songs, while learning how to launch a successful career as a songwriter, producer and/or beatmaker.

The BA (Hons) Songwriting course is ICMP’s most comprehensive, all-round songwriting degree. It’s a practically focused, industry-aligned course designed for anyone looking to build a portfolio career as a professional songwriter.

Highly creative, research-based and tailored to your personal interests, ICMP's MA Songwriting supports you to develop a substantial creative songwriting project of your choosing – typically a debut album. Covering all aspects of songwriting practice, you’ll follow your individual creative path while launching a bespoke portfolio career in songwriting.

Across this vibrant one-year MMus course, you’ll progress your already advanced instrumental expertise, musicianship, performance abilities, academic thinking and critical reasoning skills to the highest possible levels.

This highly specialised one-year postgraduate course will take you on a journey that will change the way you think about yourself as both a vocalist and a person. You’ll extend your technical vocal abilities in a supportive and nurturing environment, as you expand your academic and critical thinking, and advance your performance skills to the highest level.

The MA Creative Music Production is a highly practical postgraduate degree where you'll identify, examine and refine your creative music production process. The programme is specifically designed to develop and focus your unique sonic signature, and will see you gain proficiency in professional mixing and mastering within the context of sound and creativity.

Launch your music career as a professional bass player with this in-depth one-year course. Develop your technical and theoretical bass performance skills to industry-standard, while cultivating your identity as a creative well-rounded performer.

Develop your technical and theoretical guitar skills to a professional standard, as you prepare for a career as a portfolio musician and guitarist. Craft your identity as a well-rounded performer on this all-encompassing one-year guitar course.

Kick-start your career as a professional drummer with this comprehensive one-year course. Build your theoretical and technical drum performance skills to a professional level, while establishing your identity as a talented and well-rounded performer.

Start your music career as a professional keyboard player with this comprehensive one-year course. Foster your identity as a well-rounded creative performer as you take your theoretical and technical performance skills to the next level.

Begin your career as a professional vocalist with this intensive one-year course. Develop your technical performance skills and musicality to an impressive standard as you nurture your identity as a well-rounded and sustainable vocalist.

Gain a holistic overview of the live events and festival industry with this pioneering one-year CertHE course. Explore the concepts of live production, event management and the live music ecosystem, as you expand and put into practice your creative and entrepreneurial skills.

On ICMP’s one-year CertHE Creative Music Production course, you’ll gain a strong working knowledge of both traditional and electronic audio systems, learning how to manipulate industry-standard hardware and software to create and produce contemporary music.

ICMP’s highly practical one-year CertHE Songwriting course prepares emerging songwriters for today’s music industry. Build your portfolio and develop your creative identity while gaining a strong foundation in songcraft.

This exciting one-year course provides ambitious writer–producers with an introduction to songcraft development, creative collaboration and technical music production. You’ll build strong industry connections as you expand your portfolio of songs and take the first steps towards being a professional songwriter, producer and/or beatmaker.

Elevate your technical, collaborative and creative skills as a writer–performer across this exciting one-year course. Take your songwriting and performance abilities to the next level, explore how the music industry works and build an impressive portfolio of songs to launch your future career.

Discover the exhilarating world of live electronic music production across this one-year course. Develop your skills in DAWs, synthesis, sampling and mixing while building a strong understanding of creative production approaches and the music industry.

With ICMP’s one-year CertHE Creative Musicianship course, you’ll begin to explore your artistic identity in the context of the modern music industry, and will develop a solid, practical and creative foundation in performance, composition and the music business.

Creative industries can be tricky to navigate and tough to crack. In this year-long course, you’ll get to grips with the music business while building the technical marketing skills you need to get noticed. Whether you want to work in music or marketing, your career starts here.

This innovative one-year Cert HE course will provide you with a thorough introduction to the music business. You’ll explore entrepreneurship and learn the practical skills you need to launch a successful music industry career.

Prepare for a career as an audio engineer and production professional on this one-year course – or use it as a base to progress your studies. You’ll cover the full range of music production and sound engineering techniques, gaining advanced technical skills while you familiarise yourself with the highest-quality professional equipment and software.

Enter the professional world of games, TV and film as you discover the creative, composition and production techniques used to create music for these broadcast media. A career as a producer, composer or sound designer – or further study – awaits you at the end of this exciting one-year course.

This industry course will help you develop your signature sound using the latest electronic music production software. Both practical and theoretical, it’s designed to inspire creativity and get you using your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like an instrument.

Get to grips with the essentials of sound engineering and music production techniques. Get started in the studio or take your existing experience to the next level, this practical course is an excellent move for anyone with a production or engineering career in their sights.

Gain new skills and get the most from top industry mixing and mastering tools with this highly practical music production course. Take your recordings to the next level and explore industry-standard mixing and mastering levels. Advance your critical listening and signal routing skills to polish, finish and deliver your music mixes to their full potential.

Gain new skills and get the most from top industry mixing and mastering tools with this highly practical music production course. Take your recordings to the next level and explore industry-standard mixing and mastering levels. Advance your critical listening and signal routing skills to polish, finish and deliver your music mixes to their full potential.

Fast track your skills and get the most from top industry mixing and mastering tools with this highly practical intensive music production course. Take your recordings to the next level and explore industry-standard mixing and mastering levels. Advance your critical listening and signal routing skills to polish, finish and deliver your music mixes to their full potential.

This progressive course gives you the industry skills and training you need to work as a sound designer, dubbing mixer, supervising sound editor, foley artist, audio games designer or post-production professional in today’s vibrant film, television and games industries.

Gain technical know-how and hands-on experience in running live shows, mastering sound equipment and exploring industry best practices, so you can handle the ins and outs of live performances with confidence.

Ideal for both new and experienced Avid Pro Tools users, the Pro Tools 101 course helps you build a solid foundational understanding of the software in a matter of days, as you learn to complete a basic Pro Tools project – from initial setup to final mixdown.

Designed for musicians, audio engineers and sound editors for film or television, the Pro Tools Fundamentals II course expands upon the principles learned in Pro Tools Fundamentals I. The three-day programme will equip you with the core concepts and techniques you need to competently run Avid Pro Tools in a mid-sized session.

Designed for end-users with intermediate Pro Tools skills, this two-day course builds on the Pro Tools Fundamentals I and II series, building your understanding of intermediate and advanced-level Pro Tools concepts and techniques.

Covering techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment, this intermediate three-day course prepares music producers to sit the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools Music certification exam.

Our online Blues Guitar Styles 101 developed by influential guitarist Justin Sandercoe will take you from being stuck in a rut to improvising and playing in each of the six great blues styles with real confidence.

Learn six iconic blues guitar styles in this step-by-step practical course. You’ll take each module at your own pace and be introduced to the history and key techniques of each blues style by influential guitarist Justin Sandercoe. Open now for enrolment, and you can commence any time.

Develop a thorough understanding of the foundations of songwriting with this flexible self-directed online course bundle.

Master that authentic blues guitar sound and learn to play confidently in a band or solo at a jam session with this flexible self-directed online course bundle.

Unlock your creative songwriting potential with flexible self-directed learning in this online bundle.

Explore a range of musical genres and learning the songwriting techniques specific to those styles. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the historical and cultural impact of music’s most popular genres, before creatively exploring them in your own songwriting.

In this self-paced online course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and historical impact of five key musical genres. Explore and understand each genre and then learn the techniques of songwriting for each style. Enrolments are open now, so you can commence at any time.

Our online Blues Rhythm Guitar 101 course will take you from being stuck in a rut to understanding the different forms and structures necessary to play blues guitar effortlessly.

Play blues guitar effortlessly and confidently after completing our step-by-step practical Blues Rhythm Guitar 101 online course. Enrolments are now open, and you can commence at any time.

Improve your vocals with this unique online singing course, suitable for vocalists of all levels looking to develop their technical ability, own sound and musical identity.

Our online 'Songwriting The Basics' course will take you from being stuck in a rut to writing with real confidence. Learn how to structure your writing sessions and produce songs you are proud to share with others.

If you’re stuck in a songwriting rut and want to write songs with confidence, this six-module self-paced online course will put some flourish back in your writing. Learn how to share your completed work with music industry publishers, singers or musicians. Enrolments are open now, so you can begin your studies at any time.

Our songwriting online ' The Creative Process' course will to unlock your full creative potential. Once you have completed this step-by-step, interactive course, you too will know how to consistently generate new songs ideas and banish writer’s block.

In this six-module, self-paced online course you’ll learn ways to help you reach your creative songwriting potential. You’ll gain practical skills to be able to consistently generate new ideas and learn how to tackle writer’s block. Enrolments are now open, so you can start at any time.

In one action-packed weekend, learn how to entertain a crowd, look great on stage and take your vocal performance to the next level with a world-class tutor.

Our part-time Songwriting course introduces techniques on the craft of writing songs and includes an introductory breakdown and analysis of songwriting content, style, genre, song structure, harmony, melody, creating arrangements and lyric writing.

Our part-time Songwriting course introduces techniques on the craft of writing songs and includes an introductory breakdown and analysis of songwriting content, style, genre, song structure, harmony, melody, creating arrangements and lyric writing.

Improve your singing abilities with our part-time in-person Intermediate Vocals course. Over six weeks, you’ll take a deeper look at who you are as a vocalist. You’ll explore the technical aspects of your voice and learn practical techniques to help further develop your performance skills.

Our part-time Introduction to Ableton Live course is designed for those looking to gain a solid foundation in using the platform. By enrolling on this course you'll not only develop your knowledge of Ableton but also the fundamentals of music production.

Collaborate, connect and create with like-minded musicians as you spend 12 weeks building your music production skills from the ground up. You’ll gain an impressive working knowledge of Logic Pro, learning from expert music production professionals at the top of their game.

Collaborate, connect and create with like-minded musicians as you spend 12 weeks building your music production skills from the ground up. You’ll gain an impressive working knowledge of Logic Pro, learning from expert music production professionals at the top of their game.

In just 12 weeks, design a music production workflow and produce your own tracks. You'll explore the endless possibilities of electronic music production gaining a solid working knowledge of both Ableton Live and Ableton Push.

In just 12 weeks, design a music production workflow and produce your own tracks. You'll explore the endless possibilities of electronic music production gaining a solid working knowledge of both Ableton Live and Ableton Push.

In this self-directed online course, Learn how to create and play electronic music like an expert using this flexible program. Enrolments are open now, so you can begin your studies at any time.

Learn how this fast, fluid and flexible platform can have you creating and playing electronic music like an expert.

Find your unique voice and sing with confidence, as you learn the essential vocal techniques and performance skills used by professional vocalists. Across this part-time in-person vocal course, you’ll collaborate with like-minded singers and learn how to develop your voice’s individual qualities.

Our online 'Music Business for Artists ' course will take you through a step-by-step introduction to developing your brand. Learn practical tips and tricks to launch your career as an independent music artist.

Our part-time Ableton Push course is for those looking to complement their existing Ableton Live music production expertise with professional Push skills. Across the six-week period, you’ll use the groundbreaking Ableton instrument to take your creativity to the next level when developing new tracks.

Develop your production skills and get to grips with mixing across this 6-week course, taught in-person by professional ICMP music producers. Expand your knowledge of Logic Pro and create innovative music with like-minded people in a fun environment.

Designed for aspiring rappers looking to hone their craft in lyricism, vocal techniques and music production, this unique 12-week programme is a comprehensive deep dive into the history, culture, creativity and technique of hip hop production and rap writing.

If you’re a budding producer keen to improve your craft, our Music Production Summer School week is ideal. Over five days, you’ll become familiar with either Ableton Live or Logic Pro, as you collaborate with other creatives and develop your music production skills and techniques.

If you’re a budding producer keen to improve your craft, our Music Production Summer School week is ideal. Over five days, you’ll become familiar with either Ableton Live or Logic Pro, as you collaborate with other creatives and develop your music production skills and techniques.

If you’ve always wanted to be a musician, ICMP’s Music Performance Summer School week will catapult you onto centre stage. Perform with others, become more familiar with your instrument, and hone your musical talent.

Get your creativity flowing as you explore the songwriting process, music theory, performance tips and marketing skills in a series of intensive songwriting workshops delivered over five days.

Get your creativity flowing as you explore the songwriting process, music theory, performance tips and marketing skills in a series of intensive songwriting workshops delivered over five days.

Explore the intricacies of the voice as an instrument with this one-year postgraduate vocal course that seamlessly combines theory and research with practical learning. By examining vocal techniques in the context of your own voice, you’ll then discover how to lead others – perfect for professional vocalists, MDs, choral leaders and aspiring vocal coaches,

If your aim is to be a commercially successful songwriter, producer or artist, this unique postgraduate songwriting and production course gives you the music and business tools needed to write and produce hit records across pop, hip-hop and other present-day popular music genres.

Take your artist career to the next level, as you learn to create, release and monetise your music. With guidance from music industry managers and professionals, you’ll discover how to grow your fan base, enhance your network and music business knowledge, and craft impactful campaigns to promote your music releases.

Take your artist career to the next level, as you learn to create, release and monetise your music. With guidance from music industry managers and professionals, you’ll discover how to grow your fan base, enhance your network and music business knowledge, and craft impactful campaigns to promote your music releases.

This course has been designed by working vocalists to explore professional vocal techniques for performing and studio recording. You’ll establish your unique voice in a supportive environment, as you become a more confident vocalist and recording artist.

This course has been designed by working vocalists to explore professional vocal techniques for performing and studio recording. You’ll establish your unique voice in a supportive environment, as you become a more confident vocalist and recording artist.

This three-day course, with an additional three hours’ study online, will show you how to optimise the configuration and efficiency of a Pro Tools S6 control surface, leading you through to the Avid Certified Expert Pro Tools S6 certification.

Expand your intermediate Pro Tools Post Production engineering skills on this three-day course, which prepares you to sit the Avid Certified Expert: Pro Tools Post certification exam.

Take your intermediate Pro Tools music engineering skills to the next level on this three-day course, which readies you to sit the Avid Certified Expert: Pro Tools Music certification exam.

Covering techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional post-production environment, this intermediate three-day course prepares post production professionals to sit the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools Post-certification exam.

Develop your artistry and management skills, gain deeper insight into the workings of the music industry, and build a professional portfolio on our comprehensive five-day Artist Development Summer School programme.

Immerse yourself in the studio during this dedicated week of recording and mixing. Over five days, learn how to operate industry-standard music production equipment, and develop the skills and recording techniques used by sound engineering professionals.

Immerse yourself in the studio during this dedicated week of recording and mixing. Over five days, learn how to operate industry-standard music production equipment, and develop the skills and recording techniques used by sound engineering professionals.