324 reviews for pointblank Music School

had a great Uni experience so far, facilities are good, lecturers are super useful and explain things well. would be good if there was more plugins on the computers or more hardware stuff like synths tho, would make booking the studios more worth my time.

Firstly, I study online from Ibiza, Spain, All I can say is the course I am studying MPSE BA (Hons) including the tutors have been nothing short of first class. I would highly recomend the online course to anyone like me, that cannot take 3 years out of an already busy life to study at campus. The study hours work for me and the masterclasses sessions is an excellent oppotunity to practise and ask questions. Honestly, I cannot fault the school the modules or its teachers. Its a 10/10 from me. Dont wait to long like I did, get enrolled and learn properly, it will get you to your target goals quicker in the long term.

Very good lecturers in general and challenging and demanding assignments.

Best first-class industry-experienced lecturers, extensive course materials Minor - I am a mature student with a family, event attendance is challenging

Great facilities and lecturers with lots of professional experience in the industry. Some lectures do feel like they run too long, with only 3 or 4 hour lectures and nothing shorter. With a less practical module there can feel like a lack of engagement there. And there could be some more teaching on the running of the studios, as there are several different ones and some of the mixing desks are pretty complicated, even a lot of the technician staff don’t know how to fix some of the problems with them which isn’t good.

positives The uni has great lecturers! They really take care in your learning and are easy to reach and are super open to questions, the uni is in a great part of London, close to many creative scenes and students are really skilled and interesting! The engineers are helpful - they can help accommodate projects like taking equipment off site! However, at the end of the day this uni is a business here to maximise profits - facilities look good but there’s not enough to actually use frequently, there a few amps, guitars not a single fully working piano (that’s recordable). Lecture topics if you’re interested in engineering are very very limited. They are good however you only cover things in a. Surface level - you don’t once learn how to mic a piano! For example, mixing and mastering is really interesting however you only do 40 hours a term - this is one four hour lecture - it should really be about 3, three hour lectures on one topic. This would fully allow you to learn the topic, practice and then drill in the learning however that isn’t the case. The four hour lectures work for the uni scheduling lectures however doesn’t work for students - 4 hours is too long to stay concentrated on a technical subject combined with the rooms very bright lights and normally broken air con making it almost unbearable for 4 hours in the summer. The campus is very small and there’s no society’s like a proper uni, that’s fair based on the setup of the uni but instead of expecting a student life and campus like that of a traditional uni, it’s more like a masters course - you’re in one or two times a week and then go home. The first two term I felt was a waste, the first module is intro to logic - I would have though coming to study sound at uni you’d be at that level already - i completely understand some students aren’t and it’s a great course if you’re not however I think they should offer a different module for students who dont need it. Furthermore, some modules such feel like fillers where you just discuss music, I really felt that considering I’m wanting to learn sound engineering I wished they focused on that, and gave us vigorous and extensive teaching into recording and mixing/ mastering. But actually it’s about 5 modules in total. Finally, assignment briefs are littered with mistakes from small ones making it confusing about referencing to big ones about what work is required - briefs are not open to interpretation! This is just an example to show that the uni is not yet fully established like that of a redbrick. Overall, the uni is good - it’s a nice place, good people and great location but It’s not dedicated to teaching you one craft - you’ll learn a little bit about loads of music topics - even if it’s not of use to you. The uni is 8 hours a week for the 2 year students which is a lot for 11 grand. Credit to the uni for the work their doing however I think they need to focus on asking themselves ‘ are students coming out with a skill they can to straight into work with’? Which creative industries require more and more - I feel that i definitely don’t. If you want an overview of a subject, access to some okay facilities and access to a creative network in and amazing city this is the place but be sure to work just as hard outside of uni building connections and skills because that’s what will most likely land you opportunities.

The whole time I’ve been studying at Point Blank, I’ve experienced consistent support, understanding, and genuine care from staff across many areas of the university. The wellbeing team have been incredibly supportive, and my lecturers have always shown patience, flexibility, and encouragement. As someone with learning difficulties and neurodivergence, I have been given ample time, resources, and reassurance to work in a way that suits how I learn best. This has made a huge difference to my confidence, progress, and overall experience. What really makes Point Blank special is how inclusive and student focused it feels. The staff don’t just teach they listen, adapt, and genuinely want students to succeed as individuals, not just academically but personally as well. If there were areas to improve, clearer communication around deadlines and expectations at particularly busy points in the term could help reduce pressure. However, whenever I’ve struggled, support has always been available, and that has made the challenges manageable. Overall, Point Blank has been a supportive, creative, and understanding environment where I’ve felt seen, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Best thing is the tutors and staff being in the industry themselves. Worst thing is the studios not being consistent with each other when it comes to computers and equipment. 16gb ram on some and 8gb on others.

The facilities, from that which I've experienced, seem well-kept and up to date, especially in the production and DJ department. Though, as a musician, certain areas within the tech and instruments could be more well-kept or up to date, however the tech are always extremely helpful when there's any technical issues. Nonetheless, they haven't always been able to solve issues due to faulty hardware. The location is possibly one of the best for London's music scene. Not just that, it provides short journeys to other areas of London day and night life, making it great for students new to the city or looking to socialise outside of the uni. Student support has, personally, been pretty good. When it comes to more general and relevant issues either in one's personal life, student life, or career, staff respond within fair times and with genuine care. When it comes to more complicated issues, however, such as personal troubles between students in the classroom, I feel they could be more quick, make active rather than passive decisions, and strict with their feedback towards the actions they disagree with from either parties. The Campus is distinct, homey, and reflects the environment well. It feels not only personalised to music-fans (which the students of course pretty much all are), but it's also well-kept, modern, and unique to the university. Student life, I think, isn't really tailored to people like me. It's very career-oriented. Everything feels like business lingers behind it, and, ultimately, it often feels more like a work environment than a university. This is likely to the advantage of people in their mid 20s or later years, which the majority of the students seem to be, but to me, at 20, it feels like too much of a shift to adult-life. In my previous university, the student life felt extremely inclusive, relaxed, and united. Here, it feels much more difficult to find personal connections with people just for the sake of it, which has affected my mental health so an extent, I believe, as I don't know many people in London outside of the university. The Students' Union I am personally not very well-informed on.

Everyone is ready to network and the lecturers are qualified and passionate about what they talk about.