Exeter student's end of term gig at Bierkeller Exeter

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Our RSL Level 3 Students in Exeter have their first end of term gig on Wednesday 4th December at Bierkeller Exeter on The Quay. Ticket are just £3 on the door, and the event runs from 7pm until LATE.

All Welcome! See you there for a big ol' musical bash to get you right in the Christmas spirit.

Check out the Facebook event for more details, otherwise, see you there!

For more upcoming events check out our events page.


AMS Edinburgh host Women's Employability in the Music Industry workshop

Free short course: Women's Employability in the Music Industry

The Academy of Music and Sound in Edinburgh is hosting a free four day course for anyone identifying as female looking for opportunities in the music industry.

The event is a completely free four-day course, running over two consecutive weekends the 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th of January 2020. The course is for anyone identifying as female who wants to enhance their knowledge, network and toolkit with the aim of being employed in the music industries in any capacity, whether it be performance, behind the scenes, journalism or event management.

The course will be hosted by Karlyn King, (BIMM, ICMP, University of Birmingham, UWS, AMS) who will teach attendees about gaining confidence in a competitive and harsh industry, how to find a musical direction, and female specific struggles and strengths in the music world and broader culture. The final day will be a masterclass with the wonderful Melisa Kelly of Melisa Kelly and the Smokin' Crows - the incredible blues band who killed it at our 25th Birthday Celebrations in Glasgow last week.

The course will take place at the Academy of Music and Sound, 88 Giles Street, Edinburgh EH6 6BZ. The deadline to book is Thursday 09 January 2020 at 23:55.

BOOK NOW.

For further information, please contact [email protected] or call 0131 656 0600.


online music courses ams online

AMS Online is back, open to applicants for January 2020 starts

Online music courses for flexible distance study. The Academy of Music and Sound’s online music teaching platform AMS Online is taking applicants for a January 2020 start, and encouraging those who already have industry experience, to fast-track to the final year of a BA.

In January AMS Online will be kicking off the winter term with a host of new students. There are still spaces, and we’re encouraging new applicants from all locations, ages and backgrounds (although some previous musical experience is required).

AMS Online offers professional teaching in aspects of music production, performance and business to those interested in a career in the industry or those with existing industry experience seeking to hone their skills. They provide the facility to study flexibility, at your pace, wherever you are in the world, making this the perfect facility for touring or busy musicians. 


My time with AMS has added so much to my professional and personal life and it’s an experience I would recommend to any musician.”

– Beth Goudie, Winner of the AMS Songwriting Graduation Award 2019

13 different countries are now home to AMS Online students, making the school an international music educator. Students learn from industry experts via Skype, online tutorials and individual sessions. 


Those with MUSIC INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE are encouraged to fast-track the first year of a BA in Music and Sound and skip straight to the final year – you could get a degree in half the time. Plus no need drop existing commitments, online study means you can take your degree with you on the road. This is a great opportunity for working musicians to get the most out of study and work in a competitive sector.

AMS understand that it is not just about having performance skills to succeed in the music industry. They specialise in teaching multifaceted aspects of the music industry, giving students the skills to succeed in a range of careers in a competitive industry.


Find out about the range of courses we offer here, and head to our apply page to put in an application.


Gateshead Open Evening12th December

AMS Gateshead will be opening their doors on Thursday 12th December 2019, for an Open Evening at their centre in the heart of the city. This is a great opportunity to see the professional facilities at our centre, hear more about all of our courses, watch a student band perform and chat to them about general student life at the Academy of Music & Sound Gateshead.

Head to the AMS Gateshead Facebook event for more details, and follow the AMS Gateshead Facebook page for the latest updates and news from our centre in the North East.

For more events in Gateshead, including masterclasses, live events, and more, check out our list of upcoming events.