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Meet alumni Michael Rennie, smashing it as Yungblud’s drummer!

AMS Alumni Michael Rennie has been killing it drumming for hugely successful hip-hop-punk-pop infused artist YUNGBLUD. Read more about their [...]

About AMS

We specialise in music performance & production education, preparing you for a career in the modern music industry. With highly-recognised qualifications and options to study in-centre or online, you can start with us on a Further Education course, progress all the way through an Undergraduate programme or a Masters in Popular Music Performance. Or join us wherever you are on your journey! All of our post-16 courses are fully funded for those that are 16-18, and all of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible for student finance applications for UK residents.

With established centres in Exeter, Gateshead, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and online (AMSonline), plus a teaching staff made up of music industry professionals with close-knit connections to their local music scenes – AMS have several attractive options for you to kickstart -or further- your career and expertise in music.

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Rock School Level 3

Fully funded post-16 full-time music qualification. Specialist delivery for guitar and bass players, vocalists, drummers and singer-songwriters.

HNC - Scotland only

Full-time, pathway specific music course partially funded by SAAS (Scotland) for guitar and bass players, vocalists, drummers and singer-songwriters. Curated and delivered by working music professionals.

HND - Scotland only

Year 2 of our full-time pathway specific music course, partially funded by SAAS (Scotland) for guitar and bass players, vocalists, drummers and singer-songwriters. Take your next steps in music and hone an understanding of the modern music industry.

Foundation Degree

Undergraduate course validated by London College of Music. Eligible for student finance, and designed for musicians of all disciplines. Take your next steps in music and hone an understanding of the modern music industry.

BA(Hons)

Undergraduate top-up year validated by the London College of Music. Gain a full Honours Degree in Music & Sound and consolidate your practice. Eligible for student finance, designed for musicians of all disciplines.

Masters

Postgraduate M.Mus in Popular Music Performance, validated by London College of Music. Specialise in your desired topic in-depth, explore theories and ideas, and refine your craft. Eligible for postgraduate student finance.