Choose AIMM - Where Creativity Meets Opportunity
The Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is proud to offer the Online Certificate in Music and Technology, a specialized program for the UK music school scene. This program stands as a beacon of professional training for UK musicians and producers aiming to ascend the echelons of the music industry from the comfort of their homes.
Embark on a journey through our online courses in music, where you can choose to specialize in focus in either:
This accredited Online Music and Technology Certificate encompasses 36 credits, all fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology Degree. It offers a comprehensive training experience in modern music industry practices.
Understanding the financial constraints that often accompany the pursuit of excellence, AIMM provides opportunities for financial aid to those who qualify, ensuring that your passion for music and aspirations for a successful career in music performance are within your reach.
Our program is meticulously tailored for UK musicians and producers seeking to refine their skill sets and navigate the complex tapestry of the music business. It caters specifically to intermediate instrumentalists who desire to delve into the realms of recording and engineering, providing a solid foundation and opening avenues in the vibrant and ever-evolving music industry.
AIMM's online music classes are not just lessons. They can be a transformative experience that prepares you for the nuances, workload, and expectations of professional musicians. If mastering your instrument and learning the intricacies of recording, mixing, and mastering are your goals, then the Online Music and Technology Certificate at AIMM is the key to unlocking your potential.
AIMMLife is an experience that transcends geographical boundaries. It connects you to a community of musicians, a network of music industry professionals, and a world of opportunities while you are part of the UK's vibrant music culture.
Discover more about how AIMM is shaping the future of music and fostering the next generation of talent by exploring our resources and delving deeper into what makes us a leading music center and a pivotal part of the international community of music education.
Check out the video below for a taste of what AIMMLife is like, even for United Kingdom musicians outside of our Atlanta campus.
At the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, we are dedicated to equipping our UK students with a comprehensive training platform that catapults them into the forefront of the music industry. As a leading online UK music school, AIMM is committed to facilitating rapid progress, broadening musical horizons, and nurturing the birth of new professional vistas.
Our students, whether aspiring musicians, producers, or live sound engineers, are molded into confident and intelligent professionals, fully equipped to navigate and excel in a competitive market. The blend of AIMM's academic music courses with the unique personal styles of our students results in a formidable synergy, unlocking musical talents, a profound industry understanding, and an array of technical skills.
We have a wide-range of resources and benefits that AIMM offers, ensuring that our students from the UK are well-prepared to advance their careers and make significant contributions to the musical culture:
AIMM is more than just a music college; it's a vibrant community of musicians, a central hub of creativity, and a cultural institution that resonates with the passion for music that flows through the streets of the UK's vibrant cities.
AIMM students and alumni are connected, supported, and celebrated as part of our international community, from the first chord struck to the standing ovations in concert halls worldwide.
In addition to choosing a Guitar or Bass focus, AIMM's online courses teach UK musicians beneficial music production techniques. Our curriculum goes beyond playing techniques, delving into crucial music production facets:
AIMM nurtures well-rounded musicians, prepping you for significant roles in the music industry or as your city’s most adept DIY musician. As an AVID Pro Tools training partner, we offer pivotal music production courses like Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110, arming you with industry-relevant skills and insider tips from top producers. With AIMM, your music production journey is on a trajectory toward excellence and industry recognition.
AIMM is incredibly proud of the success our alumni have found in the music industry. A few alumni we'd like to highlight include:
Tosin Abasi - Animals as Leaders
Tosin is a phenomenal guitarist. He founded the band, Animals as Leaders, and even has his own line of guitars.
Kesha Lee - Engineer
Kesha Lee is an engineer who earned a Grammy for her work on Childish Gambino's song, This is America.
KEYZBABY - Producer
Jay Foye, aka KEYZBABY, is an AIMM alumnus that co-produced the current #1 song in America, WAP.
Some of the musical artists and companies our graduates have worked with:
Artists:
If AIMM seems like the perfect online music school for your skills and career goals, click here to begin your enrollment today.
Experience unparalleled convenience with AIMM's online music classes. Tailored for the fluctuating schedules of musicians, producers, and engineers, our 100% online programs, like the Online Certificate in Music and Technology, offer the flexibility essential for your dynamic lifestyle, allowing you to complete your education from anywhere in the UK.
AIMM's online courses provide a structured, "pre-packaged" syllabus, enabling independent learning. This approach allows you to plan your studies and practice sessions around your busy schedule, offering the autonomy to progress at your own pace, a perfect match for self-disciplined individuals aiming to excel in the music industry.
Financial efficiency is critical with AIMM's online programs. Eliminate additional costs such as room and board or meal plans, ensuring your investment is focused solely on quality education. You can save on time and expenses by avoiding commuting, making your learning journey more efficient and cost-effective.
If your application is accepted, you'll be required to complete an entrance exam and submit a video submission.
The program can be completed in 12 months (4 quarters) of full-time enrollment, or 24 months (8 quarters) of part-time enrollment.
Financial aid is available for those that qualify.
When you graduate from AIMM, career opportunities include:
AIMM is unique in that we offer a singular online music program that combines organic instrumentation with music production techniques.
For our online music certificate, you will master an instrument of choice (Guitar or Bass) and learn the best insider techniques for tracking, mixing, and mastering like the pros. As an AVID Pro Tools Training Partner, AIMM utilizes the best software and strategies to ascend your skillset as an optimal and well-rounded musician in today's landscape.
What you learn in the classroom is directly applicable to the music industry.
Yes, AIMM’s studios and computer labs are outfitted with all the hardware and software required to complete students’ coursework.
AIMM also offers the purchase of an additional “Tech Kit". The "Tech Kit" is not included in the cost of tuition, it is an optional expense if a student would like to outfit their home workspace with our suggested hardware and software.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC130 | Reading I This course is designed to introduce and develop the skills required for sight reading of chords and single note melodies on the guitar. Beginning in the open position, students will read etudes, duets, and chord charts for each class session. By the end of the quarter, the Toronto student in Reading One should be able to read up to the second position in a variety of styles and rhythmic patterns. |
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BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC230 | Reading II This course is designed to develop the Toronto student’s ability to read in various positions on the neck. Beginning with the second and third positions, you will read etudes, duets, and chord charts for each class session. By the end of the quarter, students will be required to read single note melodies up to the seventh position and a variety of styles of chord charts. Prerequisite: GTR130 Reading I. |
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BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC120 | Scales I / Technique I Application of scales and arpeggios, taught within the context of the corresponding Performance class selections, with a focus on playing the changes with major and minor dominant blues. If students want to make music, Scales lessons are integral. Topics covered in Technique/Scales One: major scales with corresponding diatonic chords and arpeggios, major pentatonic, major pentatonic with flat 3, blues scale, natural minor, mixolydian mode.. |
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BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC220 | Scales II / Technique II Scales II explores the melodic minor scale in depth: modes, arpeggios, and sequences. The class also explores uses of symmetric scales. You are expected to play regularly, demonstrating not only knowledge of the scales, but also knowledge of how to use those scales to create music. Prerequisite: Scales I |
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Number of Instrument-Specific Credits Required | 4 |
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INT100 | Performance I This course is an interdisciplinary live performance class based on standard introductory level repertoire for R&B, Blues, Rock and Pop styles. You will perform on stage weekly in a live interactive ensemble format with voice and rhythm section instrumentation that emulates professional gigging scenarios. The emphasis is on execution of melody, rhythm, chords, form, and improvisation. Materials such as sheet music, charts, play along tracks, lyrics, video tutorials are provided via Canvas Learning Management System.. |
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INT200 | Performance II This course is an interdisciplinary live performance class based on standard intermediate level repertoire for R&B, Blues, Rock and Pop styles. You will perform on stage weekly in a live interactive ensemble format with voice and rhythm section instrumentation that emulates professional gigging scenarios. The emphasis is on execution of melody, rhythm, chords, form, and improvisation. Materials such as sheet music, charts, play along tracks, lyrics, video tutorials are provided via Canvas Learning Management System.. Prerequisite: INT100 Performance I. |
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INT145 | Music Theory Essentials I This class covers the basic elements: ear training and notation. Diatonic harmony, major and minor key signatures, triads and 7th chords, scale harmonization, meters, basic rhythmic notation, and chord symbol conventions. You will practice recognizing fundamental musical elements by ear. Basic keyboard skills will be covered, which includes: chords, scales and reading. |
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INT245 | Music Theory Essentials II This class focuses on scales, modes and linear structures needed for improvisation and melody. Ear training and dictation of melody and diatonic chord progressions are covered. Advanced notation concepts, which includes: form, articulation and syncopated rhythm are included. Harmonic concepts are practiced and reinforced using keyboard. Prerequisite: INT145 |
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INT495 | Music Business Presenting concepts and practices that cover several areas of the constantly changing music industry. Students will learn about such things as booking, agency contacts, performing rights organizations, copyright and trademark, record label anatomy, artist management agreements, tax information, resume and self-promotion. |
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Number of Interdisciplinary Credits Required | 15 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
RCD100 | Pro Tools 101 This course introduces basic principles a student needs to understand how to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final delivery, and to take the Avid Pro Tools 101 User Certification exam. Topics include purposes and uses of edit tools, modes, various track and signal clip functions for recording, editing, and importing audio, MIDI, and video used for music and media production. Included with the course textbook are media files for Pro Tools 101 exercises and hands-on projects. |
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RCD130 | MIDI: Synthesis & Sequencing This course is an introduction to the MIDI language, using Ableton Live and Native Instrument’s Komplete Bundle as the vessel of instruction. This course demonstrates core concepts such as the basic MIDI environment, sequencing, sampled-based and synthesis instruments, automation, and final steps for MIDI-based production, such as mixing and effects processing. : |
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RCD140 | Introduction to Audio Production I This course gives the student an introduction to, and a strong foundation in, audio production techniques, such as an introduction to analog recording history, physical properties of sound, basic microphone types, recording environments, mono & stereo microphone techniques as well as basic analog signal flow & analog signal processing, which includes equalization and dynamic processing techniques. |
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RCD200 | Pro Tools 110 This course builds on the introductory Pro Tools 101 course, evolving basic Pro Tools principles while providing the student with the essential processes needed to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown, and to take the Avid Pro Tools 110 User Certification exam. The course teaches intermediate Pro Tools techniques, covering key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system. Topics include Hardware I/O setup and routing, Elastic Audio, internal Bus path usages for send/returns, automation, and more. Included with the course textbook are media files for Pro Tools 110 exercises and hands-on projects. Prerequisite: RCD100 Pro Tools 101 |
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RCD240 | Introduction to Audio Production II This course gives the student a more advanced introduction and foundation to audio production techniques including principles of analog & digital audio production and recording and data storage and playback media for digital audio formats. The student will gain an advanced understanding of large format analog console signal flow, time-based processors and an introduction to plug-in processing. Prerequisite: RCD140 Introduction to Audio Production I |
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Number of Recording Technical Credits Required | 14 |
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SCI120 | Physics of Sound This course introduces the physical nature of music and sound. Waves, sound propagation, harmonic content, the human hearing mechanism and musical instrument tone production are discussed. Psychoacoustics and perception of sound are included |
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Minimum Number of General Education Credits Required | 3 |
Certificate in Music and Technology (Online) - Total Credits | 36 |
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Attending music schools like AIMM provide a unique and captivating music environment. If you want to enroll in the best UK music school for artists, it is important that you bring the following items to your admissions counselor or the registrar before you start classes:
United Kingdom Student Checklist
If you attended any high school, college, or university outside of the United States, you must have your education credentials evaluated and verified by a NACES member evaluator and sent directly to AIMM. Any costs incurred by such an evaluation are the responsibility of the student. SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here.
Learn more about attending AIMM's campus below:
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- The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission