Berlin Midi School  (B.M.S)

Manchester MIDI School is pleased to announce our new campus in Berlin is on schedule to open in early winter 2012.

Music production courses and audio engineering courses will be available from our Berlin Music Production School along with Ableton live courses and the industry recognised DJ courses.

The site in development is located in one of Berlins buzzing areas surrounded by bars, and clubs alongside the thriving creative arts of Berlin.

The building is shaping up nicely, designed with a bespoke layout for our music production courses, sound engineering course studios and teaching facilities.

The Berlin music production courses, sound engineering courses and Berlin DJ courses will run on the same format as our existing site in Manchester has for the last 15 years, along side some new electronic production courses planned specifically for the Berlin campus.

The web site is in place and ready for the official launch…

M.M.S will be releasing its official press release prior to opening.

Berlin music production courses at B.M.S

Music construction and production
Sound engineering
Ableton live
DJ courses
Dance music production courses 

In the meantime if you are to far away  to study in Manchester we have a selection of online music production courses available

 “Berlin is and always has been the place to be for music,”

The German capital is taking a new route, setting trends and bringing business and fans together in their enthusiasm for music across all types of music and platforms.”

 Harald Wolf, Berlin’s senator for Economics

According to NME

The X Factor mogul Simon Cowell has announced that he will be launching a new TV talent show which aims “to find the world’s greatest DJ’s”. 

Manchester MIdi School has been training DJ’s since 1996

The show, which does not yet have a title, will operate in a similar manner to the X Factor, with DJs battling it out to secure fame and fortune, reports Music Week. 

Speaking about the project, Cowell described DJs as “the new rock stars” and said that the show will capture the rise of “DJ phenomena”. The show has been in development for over a year. 

The show will be co-produced by Cowell’s company SyCo and production group Overbrook, which is owned by actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. 

Simon Cowell said of the show: “We have been working on this show for over a year and we wanted to partner with the right people. As soon as I met Jada and Miguel from Overbrook, I knew they would be our ideal partners. DJs are the new rock stars, it feels like the right time to make this show.”

Jada Pinkett Smith said: “This show will comb the world to find a new breed of talent. I am happy to be creating it alongside Simon Cowell, the Sony team, and my partner Miguel Melendez, on behalf of the Overbrook family.” 

It is still unknown which UK and US TV networks will broadcast the show, with more details expected to be confirmed shortly. 

Those who actually are interested in training to be a DJ can view our courses

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We are running a competition to win either a Ableton online course or a Reason online course, you can choose to take the Reason course on Reason Six (6) Or Reason Five (5)

Simply head over to Resident Advisor and try your luck, not much is for free today but this is!

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.

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.

M.M.S has hooked up with Defected and is giving away Ableton Live Courses and Reason Online Courses to you lucky people.

For a chance to win check out

Win Ableton Live Courses & Reason Courses

Manchester MIDI School have recruited Tony Rigg former Operations Director of Ministry of Sound/ Hed Kandi.

Starting October 2011 M.M.S will be launch it’s new Music Business Course. 

The Music Business Course will be the most relevant of it’s kind in the music industry
The course is restricted to small numbers,it sets a new standard in training for todays music industry, not bloated with out of date subjects and techniques.

We live in a world of fresh young business people with great talent, our Music Business Course is the perfect way to develop that talent and enter the music industry with the knowledge that you know what you are talking about.
Course includes One to One mentoring with each student, it is taught on a Saturday however further dates will be available later in the year.

Limited availability October 28th 2011

Full details of the Music Business Course, what is covered, course structure ‚course outline and a week by week timetable.