The remix machine is a great way to get started in putting beats together but do you want to advance your music making skills to a higher level? Well, there are lots of great opportunities to do just that right here in Hackney…

Point Blank was voted ‘Best Music Production and DJ College’ at the music industry’s T-Scan Awards every year from 2002-2007. Each term they award one scholarship place to their school to a deserving applicant. Find out more by clicking here.

Watch the video below for a taste of what they have to offer:

DV8 Training For 16-18 year olds who have achieved less than 5 A-Cs at GCSE. £2000 of free creative training, learn how to make beats and lay down tracks, learn how to sell your music. Courses are free and 16-18 year olds get up to £665 EMA for full attendance and a free bus pass. For more information and to enrol, contact DV8 training on 020 8509 6070, click on www.dv8training.co.uk or email recruitment@dv8training.co.uk

Full Frequency offer courses in Logic, music production and performance, as well as access to rehearsal rooms at the Premises. Click here for more information.

MDMD Arts offer free courses in Sound Engineering to 16 - 19 year olds in Hackney.  Email mdmdartsandsports@yahoo.co.uk or call: 020 8533 7268