Manchester MIDI School Blog All the latest on our – Music Production,Audio engineering DJing and Ableton Live online courses

Following the release of our Reason Course on Reason Five (5) and the online course success in 2011, Tom head of online training at Manchester MIDI School has been locked in a cupboard with nothing but a glass of water and Reason Six (6)

He completed the Propellerhead beta testing programme on Reason in December 2011 and has now completed the First ever Reason Six (6) online course.

Registration is now open for the Reason course through the Schools online music production portal, of course if you are yet to either upgrade to Reason Six (6) or buy Reason Six (6) then we will still be running the Reason Five (5) online course.

Check out the Propellerhead Reason courses available online.

Manchester Midi School is a certified Propellerhead Reason training centre.

To learn what’s new in Reason Six (6)…

Music Production Courses are at the top of many peoples list to look at doing in 2012.

New years resolution for 2012?

Most people think of starting that diet, joining a gym and all the usual promises, however this year seems to be one where many people are putting “change of career” at the top of their list of things to change.

We all at some point wish we working in the Industry we really want to…

Well the music industry has never looked such an exciting place to work in and so why not finally make that move you say you will every year, get some training in music production.

Gift vouchers available.

Thinking of a unique Christmas present?

Why not treat them to something different and something they will enjoy.

DJ courses &  music production courses.

DJ Course taster days start from £30.00

Music production courses start from £141.00 for a private 1 on 1 day in the studio.

Vouchers can be redeemed against any courses at the School. 

Check the web site for all course options

Exciting new studio space to rent: Converted 1928-brewery function venue.  

24 hour access 7 days per week.

Now available in the already thriving Bexley Chambers music industry complex.

Based on the corner of Chapel Street, Manchester, overlooking a tree lined courtyard, Bexley Chambers is already home to:

Manchester MIDI School, www.midischool.com - based on the top floor Training the industry’s future sound engineers and producers for nearly 15 years, Manchester MIDI School  (M.M.S.) has been providing cutting edge training for the music and multimedia industries aimed at novices and professionals alike.

The 1st floor is a thriving creative industries community with established music artists, producers, includingDave Jones AKA Zed Bias

Dave was responsible for creating the blueprint for the darker UK Garage sound at the end of the 90s and scored his first top 20 hit with Neighbourhood.

He has remixed everybody from Whitney Houston to Destiny’s Child and The Streets to Kosheen and continues to release on his own Phuturelounge label. He records as today  as Maddslinky , has just produced The Elektrons and lends his magic touch to a whole new generation of artists.

Lower ground floor includes > Johnni Wheeler-Broke’n’english

Broke N’ English have not forgotten their roots in Manchester and play an avid role in developing hip-hop workshops in music production for at-risk youth in disadvantaged areas. Through their ground-breaking music, eccentric live performances, various television appearances as hosts on MUTV or BBC, acting and celebrity featurettes through Sony; the possibilities for this British group are endless as their loyal international following has gained them the reputation as one of the most unparalleled entertainment personalities globally.

Jenna G,  No introduction needed! 

Pure Music Manufacturing  Based in the west wing of the complex, Pure Music was established in 1992 as a vinyl mastering and manufacturing company, which has been extended over the years to also include CD and DVD manufacturing services. They have worked with multi platinum award wining artists, international corporations, and public sector organisations.

The new spaces are built with the following specification.

Beautifully restored oak paneled staircase / entrance and lobby

24 hour access 7 days per week.

Rent inclusive of rates & heating

Sound insulated walls

24 hour CCTV

Private door intercom to each unit from main entrance

Stunning original oak paneled staircase entrance to oak paneled lobby

Second internal entrance, digital Keypad controlled with second

Lobby / waiting area.

Each space has ample power sockets and own trip switch

Central heating throughout

Air conditioning  (fitted with sound dampers in and out of each space)

Toilets and power shower

On site cleaners for communal areas

Easy come, easy go contracts

Units start from 115 square feet upward @ £223.00 per calendar month inc COUNCIL RATES AND BILLS.