MUMBAI: London’s Abbey Road Institute is delighted to announce the launch of its newest school and first campus in Asia, Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, India. The new Institute will open in September this year, in partnership with Bay Owl Studios, a leading commercial studio in the heart of Mumbai.
This collaboration will give students unparalleled access to industry-standard equipment and real-world experience in a professional recording environment.
Abbey Road Institute Mumbai will offer an intensive and immersive education for aspiring music producers and engineers in a small, intimate environment. It focuses on high-quality audio education delivered in a hands-on apprenticeship style, which prepares graduates to enter the fast-paced music industry and create their own career trajectories. Graduating students will receive an Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, and the school will offer additional pro-audio programmes in the near future. The course is designed to train students to go straight into the professional audio industry.
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Students will benefit from hands-on training, mentorship from industry professionals, and a curriculum that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Graduates from Abbey Road Institute’s schools have won multiple awards including Grammy, Latin Grammy, Music Producers Guild and Billboard recognition.
Bay Owl Studios, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to nurturing talent, will host the new Abbey Road Institute. The studio has been home to some of the most influential artists in music and sound today, such as – Divine, Ankur Tewari, Raja Kumari, KSHMR, Ranjit Barot, Jay Sean, Rashmeet Kaur, Nucleya, King, Sona Mohapatra, Neeti Mohan, Karan Kanchan, Raftaar, Amit Trivedi, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Shaan, and many many more.
Bay Owl and its engineers were recently recognised at the Indian Recording Arts Awards (IRAA), winning Best Mix in the Independent Music Electronic category, as well as Best Sound Mix for Advertising in 2023. From rehearsals, music sessions and post production for TVCs & Digital Films, Bay Owl is a place where ideas are shaped with intention, collaboration, and craft. It is this synergy that will enable students to learn and work in a thriving commercial studio setting, gaining firsthand experience in the music production industry.
Luca Barassi, CEO of Abbey Road Institute says,‘We are delighted to announce the opening of our first school in Asia, Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, which will be located inside Bay Owl Studios, in the heart of the city. A city that breathes art, culture, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities, an extraordinary team of industry professionals, and a vision to nurture the next generation of musical talent, we are not just building a school; we are creating a launchpad for the next generation.’
Varun Parikh, Director of Abbey Road Institute Mumbai commented,
“Today marks a proud moment as we officially launch Abbey Road Institute Mumbai. Abbey Road Institute Mumbai, the first campus in Asia, brings the Institute’s globally acclaimed educational programme to India, which draws from the heritage and expertise of Abbey Road Studios and its engineers.
Our Mumbai campus will offer the same cutting-edge curriculum offered internationally, which is designed to equip students with both technical mastery and creative vision. Our state-of-the-art campus within Bay Owl Studios, along with leading industry-experienced faculty, will provide a collaborative environment where aspiring audio professionals can thrive.
We look forward to welcoming our inaugural batch in September 2025, and to nurturing the next generation of innovators in music production and sound engineering.”
Admissions for the September intake are now open. Interested candidates can find more information and application details at:
www.abbeyroadinstitute.in/mumbai
mumbai@abbeyroadinstitute.com
