Access To Music Norwich

Access to Music is the UK's leading popular music college. Access to Music Norwich is the place for anyone interested in music, creative technology and media related courses in Norfolk and Suffolk to study.

Access to Music Norwich offers a range of courses as from level 1 Introduction to Music to Level 4 courses in Artist Development.

We deliver level 2 and level 3 qualifications in Music Business, Music Performance, Music Technology, Media, Sound Engineering and Technical Theatre. These are practical vocational courses which carry full UCAS points and have parity with other qualifications such as BTECs and A Levels.

Success rates on the main vocational programmes are higher than for similar provider - Ofsted Report 2013

Learning with Access to Music is an exciting and unique experience which is refreshingly different to being in a big school or college. We are 100% dedicated to the creative industries and we work with people who are equally passionate.

Our staff are all experienced in the industry and they get to know who you are and what you want to be. We have a proven track record of students going on to university and into the industry (Ria Ritchie, members of The Kabeedies and the owners of Takeover Entertainment - Tinchy Stryder, Wiley etc.).

Learners benefit from teachers' excellent vocational expertise and knowledge of the music industry - Ofsted Report 2013

Access to Music Norwich runs from a dedicated site at Epic on Magdalen Street, which includes recording studios, a performance area, rehearsal rooms and technology suites and will be delivering at the new Stage Two site at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Access to Music Norwich also benefits from being part of the UK’s leading popular music college which has pioneered popular music education in this country for 20 years. This means your education and training is quality-assured by our national team. Access to Music designs is own music qualifications in partnership with Rockschool, so our courses are the most up-to-date and relevant for 16-18s looking to get into the industry.

Finally, Norwich is a great place to study. It has a lively music and cultural scene and there are plenty of opportunities to get out and perform or work at venues and festivals. You'll also benefit from national industry opportunities such working at music festivals and showcases for record labels.

Learners develop good music industry and technology skills in teaching sessions and at events - Ofsted Report 2013

Fully-equipped sound treated rehearsal rooms complete with drum kits, bass and guitar amps, keyboards and PA syste
2 Recording studios, each with separate live and control rooms. The studios have a mixing desk range of microphones to enable professional studio environment and enable production of professional standard recordings

The tech suites are complete with Apple computers running Logic software with controller keyboards

Live sound studio complete with Turbo sound rig and Allen and Heath digital desk, providing professional level venue experience to perform and learn in.

The Stage Two development at Norwich Theatre Royal will be fully equipped with sound and lighting.