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Congratulations to Dhawaral artist and songwriter Aodhan, who will be adding ‘music producer’ to his list of creative roles in 2023. The 18-year-old from Wollongong, whose real name is Aidan Whitehall, is the recipient of a fully-paid music production scholarship for our one-year CUA60520 Advanced Diploma of Music course. The scholarship is provided through partnership […]

Have you ever wondered how Beyoncé, Prince, Rihanna, Adele and Michael Jackson were able to deliver perfect vocal performances on every record? These artists are all phenomenal singers in their own right. But they all had help in the studio to make sure they were delivering an amazing performance. Vocals are often the most crucial […]

“I wanted to be that mentor for someone coming through. Trying to convey to them the things I wish somebody had told me 15 years ago. I want to help young engineers, artists and producers become the best version of themselves.” Learning directly from industry professionals is invaluable to gaining experience and knowledge. The mentorship […]

A beautiful and vibrant city, Sydney is the heart of the music industry in Australia, home to the offices of major and independent labels, our largest festivals and events, and the stomping ground of some of our most successful and brightest young artists and producers. So, if you’re looking to study music production, Sydney is […]

Abbey Road Institute Sydney welcomed Australian hip-hop legend L-FRESH The LION to our campus for an exclusive masterclass. Every second Friday, we bring a pioneer from the music industry to chat with our students about their career, their philosophy as an artist, producer or engineer, and their advice for those looking to break through. Gracious […]

With a close connection to the music industry, Abbey Road Institute gives you access not only to hear but also meet some of Sydney’s top producers and engineers, such as Paul Brandoli. For this blog, we have asked Paul for his top 5 tips for vocalists, topliners and producers.  A master songwriter and topliner, now […]

Jordan Stewart is the Student Administrator and Marketing Assistant at Abbey Road Institute Sydney. Hailing from the east coast of the United States, Jordan comes from a family of musicians who rooted themselves in jazz and gospel traditions. For as long as he can remember, Jordan has always been drawn not just to music, but […]

We sat down with Trimester 3 student Solomon Serugga to learn more about his creative vision, why he chose to study at Abbey Road Institute and what he hopes to achieve at the end of the course. Solomon (aka Seup) is a multi-disciplinary artist and enterprising creative who produces, engineers and directs his own projects. […]

Andy Fong has an established history with Abbey Road Institute, enrolling as a student in 2019. Following his graduation, Andy now joins the Institute’s team as our new Technical Officer, supporting students on a day-to-day basis and keeping our studio, production rooms and classroom equipment world-class. Andy is an upcoming composer and singer-songwriter with musical […]

Modern producers are always on the go, constantly juggling multiple projects and roles in and out of the studio. Being able to create your own path in this ever-changing industry is a necessary attribute that all great producers have, so having a ‘portfolio career’ is often the norm amongst industry professionals. But what is it? […]