Record Production University of West London

Overview

The Record Production course from the University of West London  studies will incorporate the production of popular recorded music from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. 

You will deconstruct and analyse the process of record production, enhancing your ability to understand today’s music industry.

The course has been designed to combine the technical skills of advanced recording, digital signal processing and mixing with 'human skills', such as managing sessions, pre-production, developing your career, communication and performance in the studio.

As you progress through the course, you will become more aware of social and consumer trends in the music industry, and create a personal development plan to help you achieve your career goals.

Career opportunities:

Once you graduate you could go on to work in a variety of fields. Alternatively, you may want to explore a related area of study, such as Advanced Music Technology. You could also take an MPhil or PhD in areas such as Popular Music Production or Electronic/Electroacoustic Composition.

Job roles

• sound engineer 
• post-production engineer 
• recording artist 
• producer 
• composer 
• re-mixer 
• studio manager  
• company director 
• product developer 
• product demonstrator.

Alumni

LCM stands at the forefront of the academic study of music technology and record production. On graduation, you will join the ranks of our successful alumni, including: 

• Jan 'Stan' Kybert - freelance engineer and producer, assistant to Mike 'Spike' Stent; has previously worked with artists such as Paul Weller, Oasis, Miles Kane, KT Tunstall, The Draytones, Bjork, Massive Attack, The Spice Girls and Madonna.
• Mark Brocklesby - owner of Big Smoke Studios; has previously worked with artists such as Yousef, Red Snapper, James Walsh, Mosi Conde, Phil Franz Jones, Jenny Bae and Gwilym Simcock.
• Gittit Pearlmutter - University lecturer at Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv.
• Irene Salamanca Barreto - freelance producer, sync manager in music publishing; has previously worked with companies like Reservoir Media Management INC, Concord Music Group and Imagem Music Group.
• Hammad Rashid - producer, educator and YouTuber; known for his extensive works using Urdu influences.
• Anthony Meynell - owner of Hi-Lo Records; has previously worked with artists such as Squire, Sugarplum and Beat Direction.