Noise Academy

Capture clean, powerful vocal takes in any room. Practical techniques that work without a treated studio.

The essential theory that makes writing songs faster and easier. No classical training required.

Understand gain staging, EQ, compression, and spatial effects to polish your tracks to a professional standard.

A structured approach to songwriting that turns fragments and ideas into complete, compelling songs.

Explore different production styles from trap to lo-fi to electronic, and find your signature sound.

Get your masters loud, clean, and optimised for Spotify, Apple Music, and every streaming service.

Adapt your production skills across genres. From hip-hop to pop to electronic — the core principles that transfer everywhere.

Create music that gets placed in film, TV, adverts, and games. Learn what music supervisors actually want.

Understand publishing rights, publishing deals, and why your songs are assets that can generate income for decades.

Register as self-employed, understand tax obligations, and build the financial foundation for a sustainable music career.

Choose the right distributor and get your music on every streaming platform. A practical guide to digital distribution.

Plan your release timeline, build anticipation, and maximise impact on release day and beyond.

Know when you need a manager, what a booking agent does, and how to find the right people to build your career.

Diversify your income with merch, live, sync, teaching, and other revenue streams smart artists use.

How the music industry actually works in 2025. Labels, DSPs, promoters, managers, and where you fit in.

Use Kickstarter, Patreon, and direct-to-fan platforms to fund your projects without giving up your rights.

Build an email list that you own and convert followers into loyal fans who actually buy and stream.

Get on editorial, algorithmic, and independent playlists. What actually works and what is a waste of time.

Define your visual identity, artist narrative, and brand voice so fans instantly recognise you.

Write pitches that journalists actually open. Get featured in blogs, magazines, and online publications.

Shoot a compelling music video with a smartphone and minimal budget. Creative concepts that punch above their weight.

Run effective Meta and TikTok ads on a small budget. Target the right listeners and avoid wasting money.

Partner with other artists to cross-pollinate audiences. How to find, approach, and execute great collaborations.

Build a professional online home that you control. What to include and how to make it work for you.

Create a tech rider that makes sound engineers love you. Get the best possible sound at every venue.

Build your live reputation from grassroots shows to festival stages. A realistic roadmap for gigging artists.

Set up reliable backing track playback for live shows. Never have a technical disaster on stage.

Protect your voice, build stamina, and warm up properly before every performance and recording session.

Plan a realistic first tour. Routing, budgets, accommodation, and the logistics nobody tells you about.

Maximise your festival slot. Different energy, different rules, different opportunities.

Manage money stress, build financial stability, and make smart decisions during lean periods.

Why every artist feels like a fraud sometimes, and practical ways to overcome it.

Balance music with life, work, and responsibilities. Practical systems for artists juggling everything.

Develop unshakeable self-belief through action, preparation, and a healthy relationship with your craft.

Navigate the unique mental health challenges of the music industry with awareness and practical coping strategies.