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Welcome to Spirit Studios, the UK's first sound engineering and music production school
Welcome to Spirit Studios, the UK's first sound engineering and music production school
We're a small community of expert tutors and talented music students in the heart of Manchester. We'll help you make some noise, follow your passion and get ready for the world stage. If you've got the spirit, your music career starts here.
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We’re delighted to have our degrees validated by the University of Lancashire. While all courses are delivered at Spirit Studios, our degree students benefit from a range of facilities and services, both online and at the Preston campus.
We are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC). This recognition marks us as a provider of high quality education.
We've helped hundreds of students achieve success
Our graduates have gone on to work with some of the biggest names in music. Career-focused modules and industry links mean you’ll graduate with a clear understanding of how to build your dream career. Whether you want to start a record label, perform live shows or create sound for film, we’ll make sure you achieve great things.
Or:la (Orlagh Dooley)
"I really enjoyed the EMP course. One of the tracks that I made while studying will be part of my upcoming EP, so I think that says a lot! The facilities can’t be beaten, and it was clear that everyone in our class had a really good working relationship with our tutor Damion. Genre or style was never a barrier during the course, and it was also great that there was only under ten people in the class."
Tom Ashby
"Being able to say I work for Wigwam is a massive achievement. I never thought I would be able to say that, let alone whilst still studying here. Since first year on my course, my confidence has definitely grown too. When I first started here, I didn’t even know what Pro Tools was. However, the tutors have made me realise I know what I’m talking about and I can do it."
Kelsey Brooks
“It’s great to be in a place where everyone comes in at different levels. For me, I was never made to feel any less because I couldn’t do certain things at the start.”
Benjamin Colbert
“I liked that class sizes had a small student count, so you really had the time with tutors to develop your learning. I was never a fan of sitting in a hall with 400 other students listening to a lecturer for three hours without being able to ask any questions.”
Adam Benfold
“When I was looking around for places to study I wanted to go to a place that had the most connection to the industry, because I knew it would give me the best chance to succeed. I found Spirit by chance, and after viewing the facilities I was instantly hooked. Seeing the history of the people and music it has been involved with over the years was outstanding and I wanted to be part of that.”
We offer a range of specialist courses for the music and audio industries
Music is what we do, and we do it well. Whether you’re looking to study an undergraduate music degree, a masters in music production or a specialist industry course, you can rest assured you’ll be taught by the best in the business – and in real life recording studios.
Music Production Courses
Whichever music production course you choose, you can expect to gain hands-on experience using the very latest equipment. Our expert tutors will help you build the skills and knowledge to utilise this technology and bring your musical ideas to life.
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Sound Engineering Courses
If you love technology, music and sound, our industry-led sound engineering courses will equip you with the essential skills and experience you need to stand out against the crowd. You’ll learn how to record and deliver the highest quality audio for a range of different platforms and experiences.
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Music Business Courses
Designed by industry practitioners, you'll have the opportunity to develop your networks, knowledge and reputation within the industry. Whether you want to go into the world of artist management, live events organisation, or music marketing, our music business courses will help you forge your own path.
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Event Management Courses
Whether it’s festivals, concerts or club nights, the world of live events is fast-paced and ever-changing. Throughout your event management course you'll develop the skills you need to plan, promote and produce show-stopping events and become part of this thriving global sector.
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Featured Course
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BA (Hons) Music Business and Event Management
Undergraduate Degree
Duration:
3 years full-time
Key areas:
Managing, promoting, branding and publishing
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Real opportunities
Our creative partnerships provide our students with work placements, field trips, guest lectures, educational discounts and job opportunities.
Why study with Spirit Studios?
Outstanding facilities
Our facilities are designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s music industry, ensuring you feel confident in every studio or live venue you encounter.
Industry connections
You’ll have a range of exciting creative and collaborative opportunities when you study with us, including hands-on work experience at legendary music venues in Manchester and beyond.
Proven results
Our career focused attitude means that from day one, everything we do is designed with your future in mind.
Spirit +
We prepare students for a bright future through our Spirit+ programme of extracurricular masterclasses and workshops from leading industry figures.
Taught by industry-active experts
Our tutors have not only had years of experience in the creative industries, but share a commitment to helping you on your journey as well.
Community spirit
We’re a supportive community that takes pride in our small size. We’ll get to know you as an individual and tailor mentorship to your personal development throughout your course.
Interested in studying with us?
Click below to start your application, register for an open day or get in touch with any questions
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FeaturedSpirit Studios Degree Show 2026
The final set. Let’s make some noise. It’s time once again to celebrate our final year Electronic Music Production and Performance and Music Production students. Spread over two evenings, our final year students will be showcasing a range of original musical works – and you’re invited to join! Taking place at our very own Spirit ...
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