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.

Online Blended Learning Study

Online delivery uses interactive video content and supporting written materials, reinforced with live online conferences, video calls and workshops. Student learning is checked using a combination of:

• Self-assessed exercises
• Peer-assessed exercises
• Teacher/mentor marked assignments
• Interactive tutorials

Coursework will include submissions in the form of:

• Written essays, reflective accounts and reports
• Audio artefacts
• Video presentations (live and pre-recorded)

Feed-forward and feedback are provided using a combination of discussion boards, written delivery and video/audio messaging. Support is also available via e-mail, live chat and video calls.

Term 1: Foundation (60 credits)

• Commercial Songwriting 1
• Developing Voice and Style 1
• Creative Music Management
• Audio Production

Term 2: Development (60 credits)

• Commercial Songwriting 2
• Developing Voice and Style 2
• Making Music Work
• Image Branding & The Creative Process

Term 3: Creation (60 credits)

• Creative Music Project