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Applying for the Advanced 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 productions 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 in order 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 are new to music theory we recommend you attend our 2-day Music Theory Fundamental for Producers course and/or study online for your ABRSM grade-1 music theory qualification. If you don’t have a formal music qualification please state your level of music knowledge and experience in your cover letter. We may make exceptions where students without a basic understanding of music theory may be accepted into the programme, but would be expected to cover up that gap within the first month.
A cover letter. This is where you can explain your motivation to study, career goals and provide further explanation of your background (recordings, composing, performances etc). You should also explain your musical abilities, eg. which instrument (s) you play, what music theory experience you have and give an indication of your level.
Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) – allowances will be made for applicants with relating “real-world” experience.
Copy of photographic ID, this is a scan of your passport and Aadhaar card. 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 in Mumbai is 18.
INR 15000 application fee (to make the payment go to our payment page here).

(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 get in touch at mumbai@abbeyroadinstitute.com for an initial consultation with one of our course advisers. You may also wish to consider attending one of our forthcoming Open Days where you will be able to meet the team and find out how Abbey Road Institute Mumbai can help you to build a rewarding career working with sound.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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