Recording, arranging and producing your music
Mini courses and studio sessions available exclusively to Centre for Music members.
What we offer
We offer mini courses and masterclasses exclusively to UWE Bristol students and staff to help you learn how to record, produce and mix your own music. You can also learn how to integrate samples and loops into your live performances.
These courses are the perfect jumping-off point if you want to start making music on your own terms, while receiving support from the Centre for Music.
How to book
To book on to any of our mini courses or studio sessions you need to be a UWE Bristol student or staff member. Membership is free for students. Once you are a member you can book your place via the 10to8 booking system.
Mini courses
Ableton Live and Logic Pro X sessions run in four-week blocks, two to three times a year.
Sessions are usually taught in groups of up to eight people on Macbooks at the Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus.
Introduction to Logic Pro X
4 week mini course, £20, Wednesday evenings.
- Learn the basics of recording and arranging with Apple’s industry standard software Logic Pro X.
- Logic Pro X is ideal for singer-songwriters, bands and composers.
- Help for advanced Logic users is also available on the course.
Introduction to Ableton Live
4 week mini course, £20, Tuesday evenings.
- Ableton Live is designed to integrate into live performances. You will learn how to create your own samples and loops and craft them into well produced tracks.
Record your music
You can book our recording studio if you're familiar with Logic or Ableton. Book using the link we will send you via email when you become a Centre for Music member.
If you aren't familiar with digital audio workspaces, you can take one of our mini courses or contact us before booking to arrange a short induction with a technician.
Record your demo
Contact the Centre for Music at cfm@uwe.ac.uk for more information.
Studio equipment
Microphones
- STC1 Sontronics condenser microphone
- STC2 Sontronics condenser microphone
- Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone
- Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone
- Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone
- AKG D112MkII Dynamic Bass Microphone
- 4x AKG D40 Dynamic Microphone
- Rode NT5 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Rode NT1-A Condenser Microphone
Preamps and interfaces
- DBX – 266xs Compressor/Gate
- Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO MIC2200 Pre Amplifier
- Audient ID4 Audio Interface
- Scarlett 18i20 Audio Interface
- Scarlett Octo Pre 8-Channel Expansion Interface
Amplifiers
- Fender Champion Guitar Amplifier
- Marshall MB/B Bass Amplifier
- Marshall MG100fx Guitar Amplifer
Instruments
- Nord Stage 3 Synth Keyboard
- Synthtone Carousel Jen Organ
- Sonor Drum Kit
- Squire Stratocaster Electric Guitar
- Hutchins Memphis Green Hollow Body Electric Guitar
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Become a member
In order to join any of our groups, access to rehearsal rooms, or come to any sessions all you need to do is sign up to become a member of the Centre for Music.
Music lessons, masterclasses and mini courses
The Centre for Music offers a range of music lessons, mini music courses and masterclasses to our UWE Bristol student and staff members that can be booked with our team of professional musicians.
Playing and singing opportunities
Playing and singing opportunities to meet your interests or talents.
Rehearsal studios and practice spaces
The Centre for Music has a range of fully equipped, professional rehearsal spaces for bands, singers and DJs and well as practice rooms for individual or duet practice.