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We are delighted to announce the launch of our newest school and first campus in Asia, Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, India. The new Institute will open in October this year, in partnership with Bay Owl Studios, a leading commercial studio in the heart of Mumbai.

This collaboration will give our students unparalleled access to industry-standard equipment and real-world experience in a professional recording environment.

Abbey Road Institute Mumbai will offer an intensive and immersive education for aspiring music producers and engineers in a small, intimate environment. It focuses on high-quality audio education delivered in a hands-on apprenticeship style, which prepares graduates to enter the fast-paced music industry and create their own career trajectories. Graduating students will receive an Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, and the school will offer additional professional audio programs in the near future. The course, taught across all of our campuses worldwide, is designed to train students to go straight into the professional audio industry.

Students will benefit from hands-on training, mentorship from industry professionals. And a curriculum that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Graduates from Abbey Road Institute’s schools have won multiple awards, including Grammy, Latin Grammy, Music Producers Guild and Billboard recognition.

Bay Owl Studios, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to nurturing talent, will host the new Abbey Road Institute. The studio has been home to some of the most influential artists in music and sound today. These include Divine, Ankur Tewari, Raja Kumari, KSHMR, Ranjit Barot, Jay Sean, Rashmeet Kaur, Nucleya, King, Sona Mohapatra, Neeti Mohan, Karan Kanchan, Raftaar, Amit Trivedi, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Shaan, and many, many more.

Bay Owl and its engineers were recently recognised at the Indian Recording Arts Awards (IRAA). They won Best Mix in the Independent Music Electronic category, as well as Best Sound Mix for Advertising in 2023. From rehearsals, music sessions, and post-production for TVCs & Digital Films, Bay Owl is a place where ideas are shaped with intention, collaboration, and craft. It is this connection that will enable students to learn and work in a thriving commercial studio setting. They will gain firsthand experience in the music production industry.

Luca Barassi, CEO of Abbey Road Institute, says,

‘We are delighted to announce the opening of our first school in Asia, Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, which will be located inside Bay Owl Studios, in the heart of the city. A city that breathes art, culture, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities, an extraordinary team of industry professionals, and a vision to nurture the next generation of musical talent, we are not just building a school; we are creating a launchpad for the next generation.’

Varun Parikh, Director of Abbey Road Institute Mumbai commented,

“Today marks a proud moment as we officially launch Abbey Road Institute Mumbai. Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, the first campus in Asia, brings the Institute’s globally acclaimed educational programme to India, which draws from the heritage and expertise of Abbey Road Studios and its engineers. 

Our Mumbai campus will offer the same cutting-edge curriculum offered internationally, which is designed to equip students with both technical mastery and creative vision. Our state-of-the-art campus within Bay Owl Studios, along with leading industry-experienced faculty, will provide a collaborative environment where aspiring audio professionals can thrive. 

We look forward to welcoming our inaugural batch in September 2025, and to nurturing the next generation of innovators in music production and sound engineering.”

Admissions for the first intake in October are now open. Interested candidates can find more information and application details on the Abbey Road Institute Mumbai website.

We are proud to announce the launch of Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles, our newest campus in the heart of the global music industry, Los Angeles, California. Opening in 2025, the new campus will be led by 19-time GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® winner Rafa Sardina.

Sardina, whose extensive list of award-winning collaborations includes work with Stevie Wonder, Rosalia, Elvis Costello, Alejandro Sanz, Dr. Dre, Camila Cabello, Placido Domingo, D’Angelo, and Lady Gaga has designed the new campus and studio complex to provide Abbey Road Institute students with a professional experience unique to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles campus will feature Abbey Road Institute’s renowned curriculum, along with a distinguished faculty comprising top LA-based producers, engineers, and musicians, including Alan Meyerson, Barry Rudolph, John Boylan, Vanessa Garde, and many more.

Abbey Road Institute offers an intensive and immersive education for aspiring music producers and engineers in a small, intimate environment. It focuses on high-quality audio education delivered in a hands-on apprenticeship style, which prepares graduates to enter the fast-paced music industry and create their career trajectories. Graduating students will receive a Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, as well as Diplomas in Audio Post Production for Film and TV and Music Business in the future.

When asked about the new campus and its programs, Rafa Sardina shared:

“Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles is the culmination of a longtime dream of mine to share my and my closest musical colleagues’ significant professional musical experiences with outstanding generations of up-and-coming mixers, producers, and other music and music business professionals. I can’t wait for our first students to enter the doors and start their exciting next career chapter.”

Abbey Road Institute Global CEO Luca Barassi echoed this enthusiasm about the opening of
the Los Angeles campus, stating:

“We are thrilled to be working with Rafa and his team and excited to continue expanding our educational offering in the US. Rafa has a strong affinity with how we teach and an ambition to pass on his expertise to the next generation. Opening our second US school in LA, a creative, dynamic and globally influential city will immerse our students in an international hub, alongside other creatives and a thriving music scene.”

Member of the Abbey Road Institute board, Universal Music Group’s Chief Operating Officer, David Sharpe, emphasizes the impact of the Institute’s graduates:

‘We’re incredibly proud of the success of Abbey Road Institutes graduates, including multiple Grammy and Billboard awards and an array of Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations. Bringing Abbey Road Institute’s unique education to LA will enable aspiring producers and engineers to get the training they need to put their best foot forward in the music industry.’

For more information about our newest campus, Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles, head to www.abbeyroadinstitute.com/losangeles/

If you would like to speak with our team about licensing Abbey Road Institute, please get in touch with our team.

Abbey Road Institute is named one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for the fourth consecutive year in 2024. The Billboard feature focuses on our core programme, the Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering. The diploma has a music business module embedded within the third term.

The list of top music business schools selected by Billboard is based on industry recommendations, alumni information provided by honorees from our multiple power lists, information requested from each school and nearly a decade of reporting on these programs. The selection focuses on face-to-face, campus-based programmes rather than those delivered online.

Billboard on Abbey Road Institute

‘In the decade since it was established as a music production school by Abbey Road Studios and the studio’s owner, Universal Music Group, the institute has created affiliated programs across Europe and in the United States, Australia and South Africa. The institute’s specialist music production program provides hands-on practical training in all areas of music production, engineering and music-making. Its courses are designed in collaboration with the industry to offer a fast-paced and intensive education that reflects the realities of the business. Its alums have earned multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Award nominations. According to the school, over 90% of the graduates of the program in London secure industry-related jobs within six months of graduation.

Among the numerous engineers and producers who have been guest speakers at the institute is Phill Brown, a veteran of sessions with Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Traffic, Cat Stevens and Bob Marley.’

The list focuses primarily on schools in the US. We’re delighted to be included alongside fellow UK educators, including The BRIT School and Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.

You can read the full article and view the complete list of Top Music Business Schools 2024 here. 

Welcome to Abbey Road Institute London, the first of our music production schools, which opened in 2015. Watch our short film and read on to learn about the origins of Abbey Road Institute London, our flagship school. Meet the team and some of our students and alumni who share insights into what and how we teach.

Our Origins At Abbey Road Studios

The London Institute is where it all started. Our founding team worked with producers, engineers and colleagues at Abbey Road, along with our wider music industry network, to create an industry-focused curriculum. An education that hones in on the practical, technical, creative, problem-solving, and collaborative skills needed to succeed in the music industry. Combined with a pace, intensity and approach to teaching that mirrors the reality of the working world.

This set us on the path to launching our flagship school in September 2015 with our first intake of students. At that time, our tech lab, mixing studio and production suites were located inside number 5 Abbey Road, the house owned by and adjacent to the Studio. The live room and control room of our ‘Custom 75 Studio’ were, and remain today, inside the main studio.

Outgrowing Capacity at Abbey Road

In the following years, demand for our specialist training has grown substantially. It was fundamental that we find a suitable space in London that would allow us to expand our industry-standard facilities and train more students. In early 2021, we secured and revived the beautiful Angel Recording Studios in Islington, North London. This enabled us to move into another iconic recording studio with a unique history and important role within the London music scene. Our students learn in dedicated facilities alongside a commercial studio in a set-up not dissimilar to that at Abbey Road. The move allowed us to add an extra Tech Lab, Production Suite, and Atmos Suite and provide two dedicated studios for our students.

Expansion Of Our Portfolio

The move into our Islington home has seen our capacity grow and our portfolio of courses expand. These now include the Song Production Masterclass, Advanced Diploma in Audio Post Production for Film & TV and the Drums Recording Masterclass.

The commercial studio, Angel One, has welcomed many clients since we reopened. These include Jacob Collier, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Cat Burns and projects such as Wonka, Pain Hustlers, and Magic Mike 3, along with the upcoming ‘Beetlejuice 2’, set for release later in 2024. Graduates from our Music Production Diploma can apply for a one-year work placement at Angel. This gives many a stepping stone into the commercial studio scene in London. It fosters further opportunities for networking and other routes into the industry.

Billboard Success at Abbey Road Institute

Discover more about our flagship school in our news story celebrating Abbey Road Institute being selected for the fourth year running as one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools 2023.

If you’re interested in understanding how a school can successfully integrate into and complement a commercial studio, get in touch. In addition to London, we have further schools that operate within an existing studio business, with classes, teaching, and sessions happening side by side.

Contact us via licensing@abbeyroadinstitute.com or using the ‘Contact’ button at the top of the page.

This short film was created and filmed by the brilliant Shootlab. Visit: https://www.shootlab.co.uk/

This year’s Latin Grammys witnessed the meteoric rise of the young and talented artist, Joaquina, who graduated from Abbey Road Institute Miami this summer. Recently awarded ‘Best New Artist’ Joaquina’s journey from our Miami Institute’s studios to the grand stage of the Latin Grammys is a testament to her artistic creativity, talent and dedication.

Joaquina’s Musical Education

Joaquina’s artistic journey started at a young age, having learned piano and violin from the age of seven. She has honed her craft and developed a unique voice that has captivated the Latin music scene. Her time at our Miami Institute laid the foundation for a promising career. It’s incredibly inspiring to see her achievements recognised on such a prestigious platform so early in her music journey.

A graduate of our school, Joaquina’s success reflects her musical talent. It underscores the dedication she committed to her education with us and the artistic nurturing provided by the team. Her time during her studies evidently played a pivotal role in shaping her into the artist she is today.

Latin Grammys Triumph

The Latin Grammys, a pinnacle in the Latin music industry, awarded the 2023 title of Best New Artist to Joaquina. She also received a nomination for Best Singer-Songwriter Album, Los Mejores Anos, making her the youngest artist to receive this nomination. The title song was produced by Julio Reyes Copello, Managing Director of Abbey Road Institute Miami. Multiple award winner Copello also received two nominations at the 2023 Latin Grammys for his work on Los Mejores Anos.

Impact on the Industry

Winning Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys is no small feat, and Joaquina’s success signals a promising future in the Latin music industry. Her achievements inspire aspiring artists, proving that dedication, innovation, and a strong foundation can lead to extraordinary success. Joaquina’s music is a fusion of diverse influences, seamlessly blending traditional Latin rhythms with a contemporary pop sound. Her ability to infuse authenticity into her work has resonated with fans and critics alike. Her unique style is clearly making waves and contributing to the dynamic landscape of Latin music.

Global Recognition

Joaquina’s music has garnered international acclaim. Her win at the Latin Grammys is not only a personal triumph but also a moment of pride for all at Abbey Road Institute. It showcases the global impact of the education and artistic values instilled in our graduates.

Joaquina’s journey from Abbey Road Institute to the Latin Grammys stage is a source of pride. Her success highlights the quality of education and artistic development provided by her alma mater. Joaquina is a shining example of the talent that emerges from our family of schools. We congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition and eagerly anticipate the continued brilliance of her musical career.

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If you have the ambition to support, educate and nurture the next generation of artists, producers, and engineers, get in touch. Our aim is to bring our unique education to upcoming talent and contribute to journeys worldwide like Joaquina’s. Contact us at licensing@abbeyroadinstitute.com or via the button at the top.