Production Masterclasses

In addition to the lectures, lessons, one to one tutorials and extra-curricular classes we run throughout each term, we invite various musicians, music professionals and artists to come in and talk to our students.

With each discipline benefiting from both subject specific events, such as lectures from renowned players, producers or managers, as well as cross discipline masterclasses from some of the top names in the world, students benefit from a wealth of experience and advise.

It’s also a great opportunity to see some fantastic performances in an intimate setting!

Gary Langan Gives Audio Masterclass at ACM

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Gary Langan is considered as one of the industries finest producers and live technicians and ACM was proud to welcome Gary back to deliver two audio production masterclass sessions to students.

Having worked with artists such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Queen and many more, Gary has a wealth of industry expertise » more

The Producers

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There are supergroups, and then there are Producers, arguably the most successful line up of musicians and producers ever.

Lol Crème – ex-member of brilliant ’70s pop group 10cc and one half of hit-makers and production/video duo Godley & Creme.
Trevor Horn – the legendary British producer.
Stephen Lipson – the award-winning » more

Greg Haver

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As an award-winning producer, Greg Haver has made a lasting impression wherever and whomever he’s worked alongside. So, when ACM heard that Greg was coming down to deliver an exclusive masterclass to a group of our Music Production students, we were over the moon!

With a background in sound engineering, programming and drumming, Greg » more

Richard Lightman

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ACM was lucky enough to play host to acclaimed sound designer and producer Richard Lightman, for a special masterclass for our Audio Production and Creative Sound Design students in our own Teaching Control studio.

Richard talked about his experiences working in the Hollywood movie industry and gave our students a great insight into » more

Jez Ashurst

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Singer, songwriter and music producer Jez Ashurst offered his wisdom in a recent masterclass for music production students at ACM.

Jez spoke about what it was like to be the frontman of independent indie rock act ‘Farrah‘, and his experiences working with the likes of BoyzoneWill YoungThe ClickFiveBrian McFadden, Hanson and Cliff Richard as a producer and Engineer.
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Gary Langan

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Legend of the game Gary Langan came by the ACM studios recently to talk to students about his career. Gary started by talking about his assistant days at SARM Studios, working on hit albums like Bay City Rollers - “Rollin“, Queens - “News of the World” and “Day at the Races“.

Gary took students through the desk recordings and mixing down » more

Gary Bromham

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ACM was pleased to welcome producer, engineer and songwriter Gary Bromham.

Gary began by introducing his experience of the music industry as a professional engineer, working for such artists as George MichealSheryl CrowThe Fixx and many more. Gary then moved on to talk more generally about writing, production and mixing » more

Adrian Hall

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Highly experienced music producer and mix engineer Adrian Hall stopped by the ACM studios to speak to music production and CSD students about his time as a music maker on the front line of production.

Adrian walked the students through his vast career, which has seen the likes of artists such as ShakiraBritney Spears, Tom JonesAlicia KeysRobynSugababesRobbie Williams and » more

Barry Mason

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ACM was honoured with the presence of multi Ivor NovelloASCAP and BMI award-winning songwriter Barry Mason.

Speaking to students, Barry recanted stories from his multi-platinum selling career. His classics include Delilah, The Last Waltz, Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), There Goes My First Love, Love Is All, Les Bicyclette de Belsize and I Pretend, performed by such legends as: Tom Jones, Rod » more

David Tolan and Jim Spencer

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David and Jim aka Highway Stars came into ACM for a chat with music production students. The super-producers enjoyed answering questions from the students, ranging from their experience working with people such as New Order, Tori Amos and Primal Scream, to more technical questions about their unique production style.

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Tony Platt

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Yet another treat for Music Production students. Top-flight music producer Tony Platt, best known for his work with a diverse mix of artists including SparksAC/DCBob Marley, Iron MaidenBuddy Guy and Motörhead gave up his time to share some tricks and techniques. Tony taught the students the value of being able to mix it up and work with any genre » more

Bert Smorenburg

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Possibly one of the funniest clinics ACM has ever seen. Bert was pure entertainment from beginning to end, blending superior knowledge of his Yamaha equipment with a highly-charged and entertaining demonstration. Bert’s lecture left students running out the doors and straight into the nearest Yamaha dealer for a brand new work station!

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Julian Cox

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Uber-talented composer Julian Cox came to ACM to offer up his unique talent and experience to an appreciative class of Higher Diploma students. Julian’s past works include scores for TV hits such as Wife SwapFaking It and Location Location Location as well as music for the recently released film 2 Fast, 2 » more

Chris Cozens

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Guest lecturer Chris Cozens came by ACM to share his extensive experience and expertise with our students. With a mind-blowing list of blockbuster movie production credits to his name such as Casino RoyaleBlood DiamondHot FuzzLord of the Rings: The Return of the King it’s easy to see why this was such an awe-inspiring lecture.
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Paul Dakeyne

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Remix supremo Paul Dakeyne, pictured here on the right with our own superstar Chad Jackson) showed the production students just how it’s done at his recent masterclass. Once described by legendary DJ – Jazzy ‘M’ as “Dakeyne…The Studio Master!”, the British born DJ/Producer/Remixer, whose career spans almost two decades, has produced remixes for the likes » more

MJ Cole and Tim Bidwell

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Good friend of ACM MJ Cole was joined by Kate Walsh’s producer and Hardkandy band member Tim Bidwell at a recent Industry Production Showcase held in ACM’s Business Development Centre. The day is designed to give all Music Production students the opportunity to present their material to industry professionals such as Matt and Tim who gave them genuine and useful » more