Entry Requirements
Applying for the Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering
If you have a passion for music, how it’s produced, and meet the entry requirements listed below then we want to hear from you! We encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience.
The application process is your opportunity to demonstrate that you meet the entry requirements necessary to study on the course. So that we can assess your suitability for the course and offer you an interview you will need to submit the following:
- A Music Portfolio (4 tracks in which you demonstrate different roles, such as performer, producer, engineer, writer, etc). Please label the portfolio and submit further documentation to explain your role in each production. The tracks need to be submitted in MP3 format to be accepted. We do not expect to receive high-quality productions but are simply looking for evidence that you have been attempting to create and produce music for a period of time.
- Your highest level/most recent academic qualifications.
- Music qualifications: We require applicants to have an understanding of the fundamentals of music theory. If you don’t have a formal music qualification, please state your level of music knowledge and experience in your cover letter.
- A cover letter. This is where you can explain your motivation to study and career goals and further explain your background (recordings, composing, performances, etc). You should also describe your musical abilities, e.g., which instrument (s) you play and what music theory experience you have, and indicate your level.
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) – allowances will be made for applicants with related “real-world” experience.
- Copy of photographic ID: This is usually a scan of your passport or ID card from your home country. For passports, please provide a scan of the front cover and photo page. The minimum age requirement to take a course at Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles is 18.
- $150 Application Fee (to make the payment, go to Abbey Road Institute Bank Details).
(All documentation for your application must be submitted in PDF format, and song files must be in MP3 format.)
Any Questions?
If you’d like to apply but are unsure if you meet the requirements, please contact one of our course advisers for an initial consultation.
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