Hackney Road Studios Presents
The Record Producer Program
The Record Producer Program is a 1-year course in sound engineering and music production based at Hackney Road Studios in which you will be learning from accomplished record producers Mikko Gordon & Sean Woodlock who have long and proven track records in the music industry.
What you will learn:
Utilise industry standard tools (including DAW’s such as Pro tools as well as an extensive array of Plug-Ins and our outboard gear)
Microphone techniques
How to work on large format analogue consoles
How to operate Tape machines
Develop and implement compositional and arrangement ideas for music productions
Work collaboratively as part of a creative team, maximising group-based projects and outcomes
Time manage music production projects
Solve problems through reflection and adaptation of knowledge
Understand the fundamentals of the music business, including marketing strategies and applications
Manage your professional career development.
Video of the Record Producer Program
More about the course
On graduating you will be able to:
Produce, record and mix high quality, professional recordings
Competently use recording studio software and hardware
Develop your own career effectively and navigate the music industry
Troubleshoot effectively in an recording studio environment and be able work under pressure
Have an understanding of how to work with analogue tape
Additional Benefits:
Graduates of this course will receive the option to interview for a runner position at established London commercial studios.
You will also have made industry contacts during the course which you can continue to develop.
There is also the option to become a sharer at Hackney Road following graduation and you will receive a discount in monthly fees for one year while you build your career.
Course leaders
Mikko Gordon
Mikko Gordon is a grammy nominated record producer whose credits include, Thom Yorke, The Smile, Idles, Arcade Fire and Colouring.
www.mikkogordon.com
Sean Woodlock
Sean Woodlock is a Record Producer/mix engineer and co-founder of Hackney Road Studios. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and is one of the few to still mix on an analogue console.
www.seanwoodlock.com
Facilities
Hackney Road studios was founded in 2010 and is a thriving commercial studio in the heart of East London.
Featuring vintage SSL E-series and Neve 66 Consoles, as well a lots of outboard and synthesisers and analogue tape machines.
Key Facts
Duration: 30 weeks
Course Dates:
September 2025 – April 2025
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Leaders: Mikko Gordon and Sean Woodlock
Fees: £7500 for 1-year course
Additional Information
The Record Producer Program is a brand new course, route in the music industry offering an intensive one-year course designed in collaboration with the team at Hackney Road Studios and our wider network of industry experts.
Join a practical, hands-on programme with a strong emphasis on learning technical skills and developing your creativity and confidence. You’ll spend time learning in small groups at the studio and working independently.
You will learn from industry-leading music producers and engineers. Learn alongside and collaborate with your peers.
Alumni
This is a brand new course but in the past we have mentored people such as:
Francesca Edwards - Recording Engineer