MA Commercial Songwriting and Production (Online Blended)

The MA Commercial Songwriting and Production (Online Blended) is an industry-driven practical MA Programme for those seeking a flexible approach to study.

Validated by Nottingham Trent University, the MA strikes a necessary balance between traditional creative songwriting and production practice; and a critical evaluation of specialised tools, techniques and case studies unique to the current music and entertainment industries.

The online blended programme features:

• Live classes that are recorded for access at any time
• 1-2-1 academic and pastoral tutorials
• 1-2-1 industry mentoring sessions
• Online songwriting camps with live commercial briefs
• Regular online playbacks and A&R surgeries, and
• An optional 10-day songwriting camp at Tileyard London

All students are matched with a professional songwriter or producer for 1-2-1 mentoring ensuring continued professional feedback and a strengthening of pathways to employment. Students are also invited to attend International Songwriting Camps alongside on-campus students, providing further opportunities to meet and collaborate with other songwriters and producers.

Online Blended Programme students, working from home studios, can balance studies with other commitments via a combination of interactive media and live online classes. Our bespoke delivery platform empowers collaboration without having to be based on campus.

Artists producers and companies located at Tileyard include Martyn Ware, Goetz Botzenhardt, Nikolaj Bjerre, Jon Kelly, Sean Hargreaves, Paul Whalley, Tom Fuller, Spitfire Audio, Apple Music, PLATOON, Beats One, Focusrite, Pioneer DJ and many more.

Tileyard Education is a Higher Education business based at Tileyard, the largest independent music community in the world, home to 110 professional recording studios and 250 entertainment businesses including Apple Music, Beats One, Spitfire Audio, Focusrite, Pioneer DJ, Good Soldier, Believe Digital, The Prodigy, Dru Masters and more.

We combine validated, full-time Master of Arts and BA Entry (Level 6) programmes with exclusive industry connectivity, access to professional recording studios, weekly live commercial music briefs and the inside track on best practice, career progression and wellness.

Students build the skills, knowledge and networks needed to navigate the music and entertainment industries. There they not only meet their best friends, but also future employers, mentors, collaborators, sponsors and business partners.

At Tileyard Education professional practitioners provide tutoring, mentoring, guest lectures, professional songwriting camps and masterclasses. Some of these companies also provide bursaries and scholarships, including a full scholarship from Spitfire Audio.

Tileyard is expanding and as a student you have access to each location connected to Tileyard Education. So it doesn't matter if you are studying online, in London or Wakefield, you are welcome to visit both Tileyard London and North.