Andy is an award winning producer, engineer and musician who has worked for decades, with some of the biggest names in the industry. This has earned him a long list of production and playing credits on huge selling records and is a holder of a prestigious, Sony Gold Award. Andy will bring the real industry into every session and give you expert tips that would take 30 years in the industry to discover yourself. Time after time, clients working with Andy in our studio have said that they “learned more in a day in the studio than they did in their 3 year degree…” This makes Andy the perfect lead tutor for our HND.

Yve’s career spans decades at the highest level of the recording industry, managing Air Studios in Montserrat for Sir George Martin. Air Studios studio recorded dozens of platinum selling albums such as, The Police’s Ghost in the Machine and Synchronicity, Dire Straights’ Brothers in Arms, and The Rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels (to name just a few…). This means there’s nothing Yve doesn’t know about managing a studio and working with top tier artists. Yve, who is from Doncaster and also a member of Higher Rhythm’s board, and will bring her vast expertise around managing high-value recording commissions and working with clients with, often challenging, technical (and personal…) demands to create award winning music.

With a previous background working in A&R for major labels, Ellie has carved a successful career managing artists / music producers for the past decade, and founding her own agency, Step Music Management, who manage award winning producers who have worked for artists such as Adele, Jake Bugg, Iggy Pop, Beyonce, Liam Gallager, Paul McCartney, Placebo and countless others! Ellie will bring her vast experience around artists, labels and producers to deliver master-classes on how these industry sectors all fit together to create the music you listen to.

Skinny Pelembe was born in South Africa, raised in Doncaster, and is now based in London. Skinny first signed with Giles Peterson’s Brownswood Label, and is now signed to Partisan Records. He is cited as one of the UK’s most promising artists. Skinny racks up daily plays on BBC national radio, has played sell out tours and major festivals, has remixed for Blue Note, and performed with artists ranging from James Lavelle and UNKLE to Grace Jones. Using DIY production for the unique video and graphics which accompany his own music, Skinny will deliver sessions around using techniques and basic tools to present music and video as a product.

Drummer of the Hull based band, LIFE, Stew has played venues and festivals around the world as a successful music artist and has a long background in music industry development in his own city and beyond. Stew will guest lecture on where music artists fit in, within the various parts and levels of the industry, to help develop a broader understanding of how the wider industry functions around its ‘most important product’.

Stewart is one of the world’s top repairers of vintage ribbon microphones, servicing mics for artists such as LCD Sound-system and leading studios worldwide. Stewart recently launched Extinct Audio, manufacturing his own ribbon mics. Extinct Audio are outperforming the most established brands and have received rave reviews in respected industry mags Sound on Sound and Tape Op. Stewart will deliver workshops on the importance of electronics in audio production, looking at equipment in detail to reveal the secrets behind achieving the highest quality sound reproduction.

Dan Jones is PRS for Music’s Outreach Manager for the North of England. He has worked in Membership at PRS for Music for over a decade. Dan is a point of contact for members, speaking at music industry seminars, and hosting PRS for Music events and advice sessions. Dan will bring his vast expertise around music royalties and publishing to our HND as a guest lecturer.

A multi-award winning music & radio producer with 20 years industry experience including working for the BBC and Capital FM. Suzanne has worked with artists such as Paul van Dyk to produce some of the world’s biggest radio shows.  Suzanne works at Distorted Productions, producing content that reaches audiences of 8 million per month across 450 radio stations and outlets worldwide. Suzanne will bring her expertise around digital content distribution and radio promotion to our HND as a guest lecturer.

Sofia Genders is an artist manager, promoter and label executive and is co-founder of the award winning, End Of The Road Festival. Sofia will bring a wealth of knowledge and professional music industry experience. Sofia will deliver guest-lectures focussing on the independent spirit that can help establish a successful and rewarding music career.

Help Musicians UK (HMUK) is the leading UK charity for professional musicians of all genres. HMUK help’s at times of crisis, but also at times of opportunity, giving people the extra support, they need at a crucial stage that could make or break their career. The charity will provide the HND with sessions on how to apply for grant funding, as well as sharing information about services that can help to maintain wellbeing as a music industry professional.

Operations Director of Tramlines festival and a tour manager who has worked on world tours with artists such as the Arctic Monkeys. Timm has enjoyed a high profile career in and around live music. He will bring his expertise through guest-lectures exploring the mechanics of the live music industry and running successful music events.

Neil teaches the MA Music Management at Sheffield University. He has a background as a touring songwriter and performer, alongside co-founding independent label Hudson Records. Neil’s guest lectures will explore opportunities for music makers and managers to proactively shape the future of the music industry.

We are a registered provider with Office for Students (OfS) and our HND Music Technology and Sound Engineering will launch in September 2024.

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