Our summer courses in 2026 will take place in North Yorkshire, England. We very much hope to organise a course in Italy or in another mainland Europe country in 2027. Further details will be published in August 2026 or earlier if possible.

We look forward to replying to your questions below regarding our next UK or Europe-based courses for you or your family member/s.

Musical Summer Course for Advanced Levels:
- 2 weeks for adults & youth (aged 16+).

• Instrumental Strings Tuition: Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar (Classical & Jazz), Harp, Violin, Viola
• Woodwind: Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon
• Brass Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
• Classical Piano, Jazz Piano
• Percussion, Drums (Jazz & Pop)
• Vocal tuition: classical & jazz
• Orchestra conducting
• Music composition
• Opera workshop
• String orchestra
• Jazz sessions
• Entrance exam preparation
• Summer School choir
• End of Course concerts
• Music Tuition for already-constituted Chamber Music Groups

A choice of Italian, French or English language courses.

Updated: 2025-12-05

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2. dBs Music Berlin

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If you are passionate about building and developing your skills in sound engineering, electronic music creation, studio recording, mixing and remixing, mastering, listening skills, creative music technology, DJ skills, synthesis, sampling, creative process, collaboration and much much more, then you should definitely carry on reading.

Attending dBs Music Berlin is a very different experience to that of a standard college or school. Our state of the art facilities and industry experienced tutors support a learning community dedicated to the study of music production and sound recording. We pride ourselves on our supportive, friendly, inspiring, creative and fun learning environment.

Diploma Courses
- Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma
- Electronic Music Production & Performance Diploma

Degree Courses
- Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree BA (Hons)
- Electronic Music Production & Performance Degree BA (Hons)

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3. Sound Training College, Dublin

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Ideally located in Temple Bar in Dublin city centre, The Sound Training College (STC) offers a wide range of full and part-time Music Technology Diploma & Certificate training courses.

We provide day, evening and weekend courses covering all aspects of Music Production, Sound Engineering, Recording, Live Sound, and other fields of study.

Since 1986, our courses and examinations in Music Production and Sound Engineering have effectively set standards for training within the music industry in Ireland.

We are renowned for our professional and in-depth approach to training alongside the comprehensive opportunities available to students wishing to develop professional careers in the music industry. STC places a strong emphasis on the ‘hands on’ element on all of our full & part-time courses.

The Sound Training College houses SSL and Neve technologies, and is also furnished with an outstanding collection of industry standard equipment - the best facilities in Ireland.

The courses are delivered by a team of experienced industry professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the music business. STC alumni are well regarded within the music industry for their acumen, professionalism and experience.

Full & Part-Time Certificate & Diploma Courses:
- Sound Engineering and Music Technology (Full & part-time)
- Live Sound, Lighting and Stage Production (Full & part-time)
- Advanced Sound and Music Technology (Full-time)
- Certified Beginner and Intermediate Course (Full-time)
- Practical Electronics for Musicians (Full-time)
- Electronic Production (Part-time)
- DJ and Production (Part-time)

Music Camps & Workshops:
- Introduction to Recording Weekend
- Sound Engineering Summer Camp

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4. The Contemporary Music Course

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‘The Contemporary Music Course’ is an attractively presented high quality online music course for beginners, songwriters and arrangers. No previous qualifications are required. You'll have instant access for a year, to 130 lessons that stream instantly from the net to your computer, iPad or iPhone.

Free two day trial!!! If you are interested let us know via the form on our Contact Page.

I haven't seen anything like this style of presentation on the internet. Apart from private students globally it is being used as a college teaching resource in NZ and Australia.

Student Testimonials:

"I think your website is awesome. It really gives you the feeling of being in a music school" Valerie Crawford, student - USA

"When I discovered your course - Geronimo!!!!!! Perfect timing and perfect content!!!!!! I spent four hours on it last night immediately and it is completely brilliant. The guitar and drum sections are a complete gift. Thank you so much. But it is all explained so clearly and simply. The best thing is the boost finding your course has given me and I am moving from the fear into the enjoyment which I have been searching for." Kris Yarborough, Student - U.K.

‘The Language of Music (theory)’, ‘Chords and Harmony’, ‘Voicings / Arranging 1’, ‘Basic Counterpoint’, ‘Writing for Drums’ and 'Writing for Guitar' - in production is 'Writing with a computer' (Sibelius software and Logic sequencing softwares).

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5. BIMM Institute Berlin

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BIMM Institute Berlin is part of BIMM Institute – the UK and Europe’s largest and leading popular music college.

At BIMM Institute Berlin, we offer 3-year Bachelor Degree courses, and a postgraduate Masters programme, that cover a range of vocational music based subjects including: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Music Production and Music Business.

BIMM Institute Berlin students attend lessons taught in English at our college in the House of Music, within the creative Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district of Berlin.

BIMM Institute has over 8,000 students, all of whom have access to a range of amazing opportunities as part of our aligned network of colleges in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

BIMM Institute Berlin houses state-of-the-art professional facilities, with equipment and software delivered by the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers who actively support and endorse us.

All of our courses are validated and accredited, and approved within the EU Academic Framework.

Music-Based Bachelor Degree Courses:
- 3-Year full-time courses

BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance:
- Incorporates Vocals, Guitar, Bass & Drums

BMus (Hons) Songwriting:

BA (Hons) Music Business:

BA (Hons) Music Production:

Postgraduate Masters (MA) Programme:
- 1 or 2-year study options

MA Popular Music Practice

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6. U.E.C.A. United European Culture Association

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Our music summer course Chianti in Musica has been taken place since 2006 in San Donato in Poggio, a wonderful medieval town between Florence and Siena. The masterclass lasts a week, this year (XIV edition) will be July 20th - 28th.

Each year the event comprises instrumental lessons and musical ensemble, musical aperitifs, concerts and recitals.

The instrument courses are aimed at both high school students and middle school students. Some junior children have also participated in the past, accompanied by their parents to San Donato.

The instrument lessons are individual, and therefore modulated on the level of the student. In general, all students are invited to listen to their classmates' lessons as well.

Amateur musicians are welcome and can participate in the activities of the string orchestra. In this case, however, a short video is required (also home-made) to know their instrumental level.

Music Summer Camp in Italy:
Piano (Maria Grazia Bellocchio)
Flute (Lorenzo Missaglia)
Oboe (Luca Avanzi)
Violin (Carlo De Martini)
Viola (Maria Ronchini)
Cello (Fernando Caida Greco)
Guitar (Francesco Biraghi)
Chamber music(Maria Grazia Bellocchio)
String Orchestra (Carlo De Martini)

The instrument courses are aimed at both high school students and middle school students.

Amateur musicians are welcome and can participate in the activities of the string orchestra.

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7. Skerries Music Studio

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Skerries Music Studio provides a wide range of music classes including singing lessons, guitar lessons, theory classes, music grinds and music appreciation sessions to primary, secondary and third level students. Music classes are also offered for adults. The Music Studio is based in Skerries, North County Dublin, 5 minutes walk from the train station and on the local bus route. We are half an hour from Dublin and 25 minutes from Drogheda.

Music classes are provided by a professionally trained singer, who is an active performer, fully qualified secondary teacher and vocal coach.

Music classes include:
- Singing lessons / vocal coaching
- Guitar lessons
- Music theory classes
- Music grinds
- Music appreciation sessions

Music classes for primary, secondary and third level students (Age 8 years through to adult, all levels and all voice types).

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8. Quantize Music Production Courses, London

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Quantize Music Production is a London based course that focuses on bespoke, one to one training, centered around Ableton Live. The courses are designed to identify and focus on the unique goals of each individual, concentrating on specific areas that will improve both creativity and musical output. Additional there is a focus on Workflow, Motivation and Inspiration with the aim of increasing students productivity and most importantly enjoyment of the music making process.

The two day course targets key areas of music production and is primarily created for students with little or no experience who want to learn all aspects of production from the initial conception of an idea right through to he mixing and mastering phase. Students are welcome to bring their own tracks to work on, create a new track from the ground up or disect any of the tutors released material for ideas, tips and techniques. The tutor, Keith Mills has 13 years experience working within the electronic dance music industry and is currently enjoying success with his productions as one half of MIDI:09.

Outline for 2 day beginner course:

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Outline for 2 day beginner course:

- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Analysing a genre
- Creating interesting drum loops and grooves
- Methods for creating a bassline
- Creating pads and lead lines
- Recording sounds into a computer
- MIDI vs Audio
- Synthesis techniques
- Sampling techniques
- Automation
- Building an arrangement
- Applying Effects
- Compression Techniques
- Mixing & Mastering
- Examining and improving workflow
- Finding Inspiration

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9. Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026

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• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique 2-week summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.

• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.

• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".

• Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).

• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.

• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.

2 Week Summer Music Camp UK 2026:

• Musical Tuition / Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano including jazz piano, Harp, Flute & Piccolo; Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Brass, Guitar (acoustic & electric), & Drums. Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Musicianship (new), Jazz ensemble.

• Singing / Vocals: Classical Singing - Vocal technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias. Opera workshop.
Jazz Singing (individual classes), Songwriting (individual lessons).

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).

Updated: 2025-12-13

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10. Waltons New School of Music, Dublin

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Founded in 1994, Waltons New School of Music in Dublin city centre is a comprehensive music school combining music tuition of the highest standard with innovative approaches to music education. We offer music lessons to adults and children of all ages and skill levels.

Musical instruments taught include piano, guitar, violin, drums, flute and many others. We also offer courses in music technology, Leaving Cert music as well as singing lessons. Whether your interest is in classical music, Irish traditional music, jazz, world music, popular music or innovative technology, there are many different paths by which you may enter the New School.

Our students – over twelve hundred each term – range in age from three to eighty-something. While we welcome those who study music purely for enjoyment (and offer a variety of instrumental, singing, theory and music technology courses for beginners), we are also committed to provide training for those who want to make a career of music.

We offer tuition in most instruments and theory to teaching diploma level and beyond, as well as training in a number of specialised styles and instrumental techniques.

We offer lessons in a wide range of musical instruments and subjects, including:

Banjo, Bass Guitar, Bodhrán, Bouzouki, Cello, Clarinet, Concertina, Double Bass, Drums, Ensembles, Fiddle (Irish & Bluegrass), Flute (Concert & Bluegrass), Guitar (all styles), Harmonica, Irish Harp, Jazz Improvisation, Junior & Leaving Cert. Music, Mandolin, Music Technology, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Percussion, Piano (Classical & Jazz), Pre-Instrumental Music, Recorder, Saxophone, Sight Singing, Tin Whistle, Uilleann Pipes, Viola, Violin, Voice (Singing).