Short Music Courses
Fast-track your music journey with BIMM's short courses
Whether you’re a budding musician, a passionate producer, or simply looking to refine your skills, our short courses offer the perfect opportunity to kickstart or enhance your music journey.
Why choose a BIMM short course?
- Learn from industry experts: Gain valuable insights and practical skills from seasoned music professionals at the top of their game.
- Flexible & accessible: Designed to fit your schedule, our short courses provide focused learning experiences without long-term commitments.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Practise and create in our world-class studios and performance spaces in vibrant music cities.
- Build your network: Collaborate with like-minded peers and connect with BIMM’s extensive alumni and professional networks.
Who are short courses for?
BIMM’s short courses are designed for anyone with a passion for music, no matter their background or experience level. Aspiring musicians, promoters, and producers can use these courses as a foundation to learn the basics and take their first steps into the music world.
Established artists, on the other hand, can refine their existing skills or explore new creative avenues, unlocking fresh growth opportunities.
For hobbyists, these courses provide a fulfilling creative outlet and the chance to connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share their passion for music.
What you’ll gain
Studying a BIMM short course is an immersive experience where you’ll truly become part of our vibrant creative community.
Our short courses are taught by BIMM lecturers who know the industry and how to succeed within it. You’ll master essential tools and techniques, building the skills and confidence you need to thrive.
From collaboration opportunities to independent projects, you’ll be working like a pro from day one – with tailored support to help you reach your personal goals.
Whatever your passion, you’ll leave with a clearer pathway to further education or a career path, ready to pursue your dreams in music.
Explore our short courses
3-Day Songwriter Camp is an immersive songwriting course designed for aspiring songwriters looking to enhance their skills and take their craft to the next level.
Part-Time Songwriter Camp is a six-week evening course designed for aspiring songwriters looking to enhance their skills and take their craft to the next level.
3-Day Professional Beat Making and Production is an intensive course tailored for aspiring electronic music producers and beatmakers eager to elevate their skills to professional standards.
Part-Time Professional Beat Making and Production is a six-week evening course tailored for aspiring electronic music producers and beatmakers eager to elevate their skills to professional standards.
3-Day Touring and Live Performance is a comprehensive course tailored for musicians, bands, and event organisers who want to master the art of touring.
Part-Time Touring and Live Performance is a 6-week evening course tailored for musicians, bands, and event organisers who want to master the art of touring.
FAQs
There’s no fixed deadline, but courses do fill up quickly.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so once a course is full, it’s full.
As our short courses are under six months, most students will only need a visitor visa or ETA, depending on their circumstances.
No – our short courses are designed to be accessible, whether you’re just starting out or building on existing skills.
You’ll just need to meet the age requirement and have a basic level of English.
For courses under £4,000, payment is made in full at the time of booking. For courses over £4,000, you can secure your place with a deposit and pay the remaining balance later.
Your place is only confirmed once payment is complete.
Yes, if you book at least three months in advance, you’ll receive a 10% early bird discount. If available, this is automatically applied at checkout.
You’ll receive confirmation straight away.
Around three weeks before your course starts, you’ll complete a short registration form, upload your ID, and you’ll be ready to go.
Accommodation isn’t included, but, if you need it, we’ll provide guidance to help you find suitable options locally.
Don’t wait – Your music journey starts here
Whether you’re pursuing a career in music or simply want to explore your passion, BIMM short courses are your gateway to creativity, inspiration, and growth.
For questions on how BIMM Music Institute can prepare you for a music career, or if you’d like more information on how to apply, please contact our Enquiries Team on + 44 (0)1273 027 073 or email [email protected].
