Our Programmes
Origin Music & Media Academy delivers structured creative education programmes designed to support engagement, skill development, and progression for young people aged approximately 10–18.
Programmes are delivered through tiered learning pathways and can be tailored to individual education plans, wellbeing objectives, and organisational needs.
Structured Learning Pathways
Focus: Introduction, confidence-building, creative exploration, basic technical skills.
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of music and media creation within a professional studio environment. This level focuses on building confidence, creativity, and basic technical understanding.
Core areas covered:
Introduction to music production and recording
Basic use of digital audio workstations (DAWs)
Songwriting and creative expression
Introduction to podcast creation and audio storytelling
Basic microphone techniques and studio etiquette
Introduction to content creation and social media basics
Building confidence, communication, and teamwork
Outcomes:
Basic understanding of music and media workflows
First creative projects and recordings
Increased confidence and engagement
Entry-level creative portfolio pieces
Level 1 – Foundations in Music & Media
Level 2 – Skill Development & Creative Application
Focus: Skill-building, project work, collaboration, and applied learning.
Students develop their technical skills and begin applying them through structured creative projects. This level introduces deeper production techniques, media formats, and real-world creative processes.
Core areas covered:
Intermediate music production and recording techniques
Arrangement, editing, and mixing fundamentals
Podcast production, editing, and publishing basics
Content creation for music and media platforms
Introduction to artist development and branding
Social media strategy and digital presence
Collaborative projects and feedback processes
Outcomes:
Stronger technical and creative skills
Completed music and media projects
Podcast episodes or audio content
Growing creative portfolio suitable for further education
Improved teamwork and project management skills
Level 3 – Advanced Practice & Progression
Focus: Professional practice, portfolio development, and progression planning.
Students refine their skills to a higher standard and focus on producing polished work. This level introduces industry awareness, creative business principles, and preparation for further education or creative pathways.
Core areas covered:
Advanced music production and recording workflows
Mixing, sound design, and production refinement
Advanced podcast creation and media production
Artist development, marketing, and release planning
Content strategy across digital platforms
Introduction to creative business, freelancing, and careers
Portfolio development and progression planning
Outcomes:
High-quality music and media projects
Professional-style creative portfolio
Clear progression routes into sixth form, college, or creative training
Understanding of creative industries and self-promotion
Increased independence and confidence
