A Music Tech school from a top 10 UK modern university for Music.
(The Complete University Guide 2027)
Aimed at music students aged 14-17, our highly practical courses focus on creating and producing music while also teaching valuable technical skills in the use of music software. Courses delivered throughout the year include Ableton Live, Garageband and Logic Pro. This course explores music production, recording and music software through a series of project-based learning tasks.
Our course has been created to complement SQA Music Technology qualifications in secondary school, whilst providing additional depth and context to learning in this area.
Logic Pro
Students learn how to use Logic Pro, industry-standard software, to create their own original tracks and remixes. The projects explored are adaptable to almost any music software and support can be provided for learners who wish to use their own software at home between classes.
What will I learn?
The course is taught using a flipped classroom methodology, where learners engage with preparative online activities and then consolidate their learning through completing the project tasks in class. A Moodle Community virtual learning environment supports students' learning through interaction with tutors, participants and online resources, and through sharing their own work and critiquing the work of others.
Each week, you'll receive access to a series of online preparatory materials to introduce projects and music production concepts. In the initial two sessions, you will be introduced to the software to develop foundational knowledge. The classes in the final four weeks will provide the time to develop your knowledge of the software through project-based learning, where the preparatory materials will be contextualised and you will be given time to collaborate and share your work. Following these workshop classes, you will be required to consolidate your learning by sharing your work online for feedback from tutors and peers.
Course dates and duration
The course runs over nine weeks* with sessions on Saturdays in the Music department of Edinburgh Napier University. All classes are 2.5 hours long, from 10:00-12:30. Please note that campus catering is not open at weekends, although vending machines are available for snacks and drinks.
- Saturday 16 January 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 23 January 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 30 January 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 6 February 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 13 February 2027 - NO CLASS
- Saturday 20 February 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 27 February 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 6 March 2027 - 10:00-12:30
- Saturday 13 March 2027 - 10:00-12:30
*Note: There is no class on 13 February 2027.
Delivery mode
Classes run on Saturdays in the Music department at Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston campus.
Cost
The fee is £225 per course.
Find out more
For more information, please contact: MusicTechAcademy@napier.ac.uk
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'I would definitely recommend this course to others. It has enabled me to develop my skill level in the use of different DAW software and to be able to confidently edit and mix music. In addition, the projects have provided me with skills and ideas to use in my National 5 and Higher Music Technology studies.'
- James Sanderson, Music Tech Academy graduate