Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering
Fast-track your career in music production and sound engineering
Our Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering is designed to help you move from interest to industry-ready in 12 months. The curriculum draws on almost 90 years of innovation at Abbey Road Studios and the day-to-day experience of the team at Bay Owl Studios in Mumbai.
Across the year you will move through core topics in sound theory, acoustics, microphones, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, production, composition, electronic music, post-production, orchestration, arrangement, sampling, synthesis and music business.
You will learn in small groups inside professional rooms at Bay Owl Studios, with regular sessions led by visiting engineers, producers and artists who actively work in the Indian and international music scenes.
The goal is to develop you as a rounded professional who can think creatively, troubleshoot technically and communicate clearly with artists, collaborators and clients – whether you are building your own projects or supporting someone else’s vision.
As a graduate of Abbey Road Institute Mumbai you will be able to:
- Use industry-standard tools including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro as well as a wide range of plug-ins and outboard equipment, to create, record, edit, mix and master music.
- Develop and arrange ideas for both electronic and band-based productions, from demos through to release-ready material.
- Work effectively as part of a creative and technical team in sessions, rehearsals, live recordings and post-production projects.
- Plan and manage projects to deadlines, from pre-production to delivery, including backups, recalls and client feedback.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in the studio and adapt your approach based on what the song, artist or project needs.
- Understand the fundamentals of today’s music and audio business, including publishing basics, royalties, credits, branding and collaboration.
- Take ownership of your professional development, including building a portfolio, networking and setting up sustainable workflows.
Key Facts:
Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, Mumbai
- Duration: 12 months of teaching (48 weeks of tuition, with short breaks during the year).
- Study mode: Full-time, generally Monday to Friday, with additional access to studios and workstations.
- Location: Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, based at Bay Owl Studios in Khar West.
- Certification: Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, awarded by Abbey Road Institute.
- Minimum age: 18 at the start of the course.
Applications open for the following course commencement dates:
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- 10th August, 2026
- 16th November, 2026
To see how the advanced diploma is structured and what you’ll learn across the year, continue to the About the Course tab.
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Nothing like this existed when I started out - having access to this kind of infrastructure, resources, and a structured global curriculum makes a huge difference. Students today are genuinely lucky to learn the right way, in the right environment.
Karan Kanchan, Music Producer
Access is everything. Great training builds great skills, and the networks you build often shape your career. Bringing a globally proven curriculum here comes at exactly the right time, especially when the industry needs more producers than ever.
Vasundhara Vee, Vocalist
Had an amazing time at Abbey Road Institute Mumbai. The fact that they do these sessions every week, with one-on-one interaction, gives students real, first-hand access to working artists and practical insights beyond theory. Incredible what they’re bringing to the city, especially with focus on the business side as well.
Gulraj Singh, Music Composer
I had a wonderful time conducting a workshop at Abbey Road Institute Mumbai. It was inspiring to work with such engaged students, and I truly believe the institute is doing a fantastic job of nurturing the next generation of music creators.
Shazneen Arethna, Vocalist
Great to see music and production schools in India reaching international standards. I highly recommend Abbey Road Institute Mumbai for anyone serious about recording engineering and music production. I'm having a great time here at the Abbey Road Institute, Mumbai, one of the best schools of its time.
Ehsaan Noorani, Guitarist
Number one is that it's Abbey Road Institute Mumbai. Its arguably one of the most prestigious programs, and I also feel like, the resources that are available for the students are, you know, top of the line. So I ask them to exploit every single resource available to them because this is not gonna happen again.