About Point Blank

What better place to study music than in London – the heart of the UK music industry? Point Blank Music College is located within easy travelling distance of many world-famous clubs, bars and music venues. A huge variety of record labels, recording studios, music promoters and agencies can also be found here in the capital. By choosing a music course at Point Blank you are in the perfect location to start networking and making useful music industry contacts.

We offer unlimited access to the studio facilities for all of our students. That way you get valuable practical experience whilst you are learning.

Our tutors are second to none. They’ve won Grammys, Ivor Novello songwriting awards, worked with major artists like Massive Attack, Sugababes, Rolling Stones and U2 (as well as numerous underground acts and labels) selling millions of records in the process. This means you get expert advice from people who have made it in the music industry.

We host regular guest lectures from major music industry figures. Recent guests have included Basement Jaxx, Anne Savage, Carl Cox, Quentin Harris, Krafty Kuts, Marshall Jefferson, Pete Tong and A&R men from labels including Atlantic and Sony BMG.

We have numerous student success stories. Apart from obvious successes like former singing student Leona Lewis, many of our students find work in commercial recording studios, major record labels, composing for TV and the games industry and producing and releasing tracks independently; plus remixing major recording artists including Radiohead, Armand van Helden and Raghav.

We can offer our students anything from a BA (hons) degree in Sonic Arts via our partnership with Canterbury Christchurch University to our practical vocational diploma and merit courses.read more

Point Blank’s scholarship programme offers an opportunity to those who may not otherwise be able to attend an award winning music course here at the college in London. There are several awards available, and each is designed to give fresh talent a chance to progress.read more

Point Blank has been voted "Best Music Production & DJ School" for the last six consecutive years. (T-Scan Awards 2002-2007)

We have a unique partnership with Universal Music - the largest music publisher in the world. This means our most promising students have an opportunity to get their songs published – and start earning from their music.

As an Approved Training Centre for Apple, Steinberg and Native Instruments, we offer our students unbeatable deals on the latest music software and equipment.

We offer flexible courses so you can choose which skills you would like to specialise in and how you would like to study. We can offer everything from a two year Diploma to a short weekend course. Or of course you can learn from home via our online music courses.

Point Blank has excellent links with the music industry and is often contacted by employers who are on the lookout for skilled staff. Recording Studios, record labels, artist management, production houses, venues and music retailers have all contacted us in recent months. These vacancies are circulated to our students via regular e-newsletters and advertisements on college noticeboards.

To check out some of the current and recent vacancies click here