Studio Recording

Studio recording engineers play an essential role across the modern music, film and media industries, working with artists, producers and content creators to capture, engineer and produce professional audio.

On this course you will learn how professional recording studios operate and develop practical skills in studio recording, audio engineering and sound engineering workflows.

This studio recording short course in London introduces the key technologies, workflows and techniques used in contemporary recording studios. Delivered in person at the Department of Performing Arts at City St George’s, University of London, the course combines technical instruction with hands-on studio experience using industry-standard recording, sound engineering and audio production equipment.

You will gain practical knowledge of microphones, mixing consoles, signal flow, studio acoustics and recording techniques, developing the confidence to work in a professional studio, recording or audio engineering environment.

The course also explores core elements of music production and audio engineering, including microphone placement, gain staging, monitoring systems, audio routing and basic mixing using digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro.

By the end of this studio recording and audio engineering course, you will understand the principles of professional sound recording and complete a basic studio production project using industry-standard studio equipment and software.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for anyone looking to develop practical skills in studio recording, audio engineering, sound engineering and music production. Ideal for aspiring recording engineers, producers, musicians and podcasters, it provides a hands-on introduction to professional studio workflows and recording techniques.

Timetable

• June 2027
• Main Recording Studio, College Building lower level. Room: ALG19b

Benefits

This in-person studio recording course in London draws on teaching material from the BSc Music, Sound and Technology programme, which is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support).

Participants benefit from:

• Learning in professional recording studios in central London
• Gain hands-on experience in professional studio recording, sound engineering and audio engineering workflows
• Teaching informed by university-level music technology programmes
• Practical training in studio recording techniques and audio engineering workflows
• Small-group teaching focused on real studio practice

The course provides a detailed introduction to the 21st-century music production studio, combining practical training with technical knowledge used across the music and media industries.

During the course you will complete a basic recording project and develop core skills in studio production and audio engineering.

Topics may include:

• Studio protocols, etiquette and inclusive studio practice
• Basic acoustics for recording, including reflection, absorption and phase relationships
• Signal flow fundamentals: block diagrams, gain staging, routing and patching
• Monitoring systems and foldback, including metering and calibration
• Microphone techniques for recording instruments and vocals
• Understanding microphone types and polar patterns
• Operating a mixing console, including inline recording and basic mixdown
• Introduction to equalisation (EQ) and audio effects processing
• Practical recording workflows used in professional music studios

By the end of the course, you will understand the technical foundations required to run a basic recording session and collaborate effectively in a studio environment.

Participants who attend at least 70% of classes will receive an official City St George’s, University of London certificate of completion.

Please note that short courses are designed for professional development and personal interest and are not formally accredited qualifications.

This programme is a non-auditioned course.

Anyone can apply for this course, by booking your place via the EStore. Course costs must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Applications will close as soon as the sessions becomes full.

Further details on the course will be sent upon booking and closer to the course commencement date.

This is a non-residential course. Students should organise their own accommodation as necessary. Our nearest tube stations are Angel (Northern Line) or Farringdon (Elizabeth Line).

No formal qualifications are required to enrol in this course.

All that is needed is enthusiasm for music production, audio recording and studio practice, along with a willingness to participate in practical studio exercises.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English in order to participate fully in teaching sessions and studio activities.