{"id":1491,"date":"2017-02-02T11:51:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T11:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miami.website.abbeyroadinstitute.com\/?page_id=1491"},"modified":"2025-03-07T18:50:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T18:50:55","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abbeyroadinstitute.com\/miami\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

What does an average week look like at Abbey Road Institute?<\/h2>\n

Our Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering is an intensive, full-time program. You will have a daily timetable of lectures with our core team as well as weekly lectures with industry experts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Institute is open 5 days a week, and we encourage you to use the studios and equipment as much as possible to make the most of your time at Abbey Road. This means you can be working and recording during the evenings in addition to your timetabled lectures and workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nWho studies on the Diploma? Is the course right for me?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Our diploma is an industry standard, professional training course, which will give you the knowledge, skills and access to professional networks that will help you progress in audio production and music industry. We encourage applications from students from all different backgrounds and musical interest. You will need to demonstrate the required level of skills as detailed in the entry requirements, but we\u2019re not looking for students interested in any specific \u2018type\u2019 of music or genre. The course is intensive and we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about the subject, driven to work hard and want to immerse yourself in a dynamic, professional studio environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHow do I apply for the Diploma?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The application process for our diploma is straightforward. You can apply online via our application portal here –<\/span>\u00a0 APPLY NOW<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will need to demonstrate that you meet the entry requirements and upload copies of your qualifications and your music portfolio. If you do not have copies of your qualifications or are waiting for your results, you may still submit your application form to be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n

We interview all applicants that meet the entry requirements. If you are in Florida we would like to interview you in person. If you are applying from a different State, we can interview you on Skype or a similar platform.<\/p>\n

We will notify you of the outcome of your application within a few days of your interview. If you have any questions or need any support with the online application process please\u00a0contact our Admissions team<\/span><\/a>\u00a0who will be very happy to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

The minimum age requirement to take our course is 18.<\/p>\n

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\nWhen do I apply for the Diploma?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There is only one intake per year,\u00a0which starts in\u00a0September. We advise you to start your application as early as possible to give yourself time to fully prepare your application and interview. Our class sizes are small with a maximum of 16 spaces available for each intake. The course is in demand in advance of the application deadline and start date, so we recommend applying as soon as you are able to.<\/p>\n

We hold interviews on a rolling basis up until the course is full or until the month before the course is due to start. We may consider earlier or later applications depending on availability.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat should I include in my application for the Diploma?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate that you meet the entry requirements necessary to study on the course. \u00a0So that we can assess your suitability for the course and offer you an interview\u00a0you will need to\u00a0include the following documents:<\/p>\n