What Tileyard Education does

Tileyard Education is a UK-headquartered music industry education provider operating as the education arm of Tileyard, a strategic parent that controls the world's largest independent professional music community based in King's Cross, London. The institution delivers a portfolio that includes validated postgraduate Master's programmes (MA Commercial Music Producer, MA Music Business, MA Songwriting & Production), 4-day residential songwriting camps in London and Marrakesh, 8-week evening courses in vocal and music production delivered both in London and online, a multi-tier K-pop songwriting programme with an optional Korea immersion trip, and a Billboard U.K.-branded Music Business Summer Camp. Tuition is delivered in person at the King's Cross campus, online, or via a partner university campus in East London, with the institution reporting that 70% of international songwriting camp attendees sign at least one single song agreement and that over 400 such agreements were signed across songwriting camps in the prior 18 months.

Name

Tileyard Education

Legal name

Tileyard Education

Website

https://tileyardeducation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tileyard Education provides validated Master's degrees, 8-week short courses, and 4-day residential songwriting camps in London and Marrakesh, embedded inside the world's largest independent music community, serving aspiring songwriters, producers, and music entrepreneurs seeking industry-integrated training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Industry Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music (Instruments, Voice, Music Theory) (EDAAAGAC), Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF)

Keywords

• Music industry education
• Songwriting courses
• Music production training
• Postgraduate music degrees
• Songwriting camps

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Higher Education Programmes: Validated Master's degree programmes (MA Commercial Music Producer, MA Music Business, MA Songwriting & Production) in partnership with universities, providing postgraduate education with industry integration.
2. Short Courses: Evening and weekend courses in music production, vocal production, songwriting, and music business delivered in London and online. Includes 8-week programmes and weekend workshops.
3. Songwriting Camps: Residential songwriting camps in London and Marrakesh where participants write to live commercial briefs over 4 days, working with professional producers and writers.
4. Sync and Publishing Deals: Songs written at songwriting camps are pitched to publishers like BMG Production Library, with single song agreements signed. 76 writers contributed to the latest BMG release covering 19 tracks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Tileyard Education sells tuition-bearing music industry education, delivered as validated Master's degree programmes (MA Commercial Music Producer, MA Music Business, MA Songwriting & Production) in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David, alongside short courses and residential songwriting camps in London and Marrakesh. Students learn from industry practitioners inside the Tileyard London music community and write to live commercial briefs from publisher partners such as BMG Production Library. Programmes are offered in-person at the King's Cross campus and online.

Product overview

Tileyard Education is a music industry education provider operating within Tileyard London, the world's largest independent music community. The company offers a portfolio of short courses including songwriting camps (London and international locations such as Marrakesh), K-pop songwriting programs, music business summer camps in association with Billboard, and production/vocal courses (available in-person in London and online). Courses are designed for aspiring and professional songwriters, producers, artists, and music business professionals, providing hands-on experience with industry experts, live commercial briefs, and access to Tileyard's network of over 200 music businesses and 160 recording studios. The company partners with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for validated degree programs. Short courses range from one-day camps to 8-week evening programs, with pricing from £350 to £2,199 depending on format and inclusions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tileyard London: The world's largest independent music community housing 250+ music businesses and 160 recording studios, within which Tileyard Education operates
• TYX Studios

Products and services

• London Songwriting Camps Four-day intensive songwriting camps held at Tileyard London in King's Cross, where participants collaborate with professional producers to write four professionally mixed tracks to live commercial briefs in commercial pop, Chinese pop, K-pop, dance and house. Upcoming dates: Spring (19–22 Mar 2026), Summer (25–28 Jun 2026), Autumn (17–20 Sep 2026), Winter (3–6 Dec 2026). Fee: £799.
• International Songwriting Camp Marrakesh Four-day international residential songwriting camp in Marrakesh, Morocco at a luxury guesthouse with Atlas Mountain views. Participants collaborate with new teams of writers and professional producers daily to live commercial briefs. Includes accommodation (shared), food, drink, writing room equipment, and group airport transfers. Fee: £1,599.
• K-pop Songwriting Course & Songwriting Camp Eight-week immersive course combining expert-led K-pop songwriting and production teaching with applied songwriting challenges. Covers anatomy of K-pop hits, melody engineering, hook crafting, bilingual lyric writing, Korean studio etiquette and industry workflows, with optional 1-day songwriting camp and week-long Korea immersion trip. Three pricing tiers: Classes only (£499), Classes + London camp (£999), Full course with Korea trip (£2,199).
• Music Business Summer Camp Four-week immersive online programme created in association with Billboard, delivered on Saturdays (12:00–16:45 BST), designed for emerging artists and future industry professionals. Covers legal fundamentals, publishing, contracts, royalties and industry strategy with expert lecturers from the international music landscape. Fee: £750 or $999 USD.
• Music Production for Beginners (London) Eight-week evening course teaching music production fundamentals using Logic Pro. Covers DAW basics, sound design, arranging, recording, tuning, mixing and mastering, taught by Veira (singer-songwriter/producer/engineer who has worked with Little Mix, Headie One and Stormzy). Held Tuesday evenings at Tileyard Education, N7 9BN near King's Cross. Fee: £350 or £30 for 12 months interest-free.
• Vocal Production Course (London) Eight-week evening course for songwriters covering vocal recording, processing and mixing. Includes a live commercial songwriting brief with producer Jordan Round and a bespoke 1-2-1 session to create a custom vocal chain. Held Wednesday evenings (7–9PM GMT) at Tileyard Education. Fee: £499 or £42 for 12 months interest-free.
• Vocal Production Course (Online) Online equivalent of the Vocal Production Course, held Thursday evenings (7–9PM GMT). Includes live commercial songwriting brief, pitching opportunities, and one-to-one guidance for creating a custom vocal chain. Fee: £350 or £30 for 12 months interest-free.
• Music Production for Beginners (Online) Online equivalent of the Music Production for Beginners course, held Thursday evenings. Covers DAW fundamentals, sound design, arranging, recording, tuning, mixing and mastering. Fee: £350 or £30 for 12 months interest-free.
• Open Evenings / Tour and Talk Monthly free in-person tours of Tileyard London (world's largest independent music community) followed by a short presentation and Q&A session on Tileyard Education programmes. Held at 17:00, lasting two hours.
• MA Programmes (validated by Nottingham Trent University) Validated Master's degree programmes including MA Commercial Music Producer, MA Music Business, and MA Songwriting & Production, delivered in partnership with Nottingham Trent University, providing postgraduate education with industry integration at NTU's new London campus within the Tileyard community. MA Music Business includes a 20-credit entrepreneurial component with 40 hours of tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of international songwriting camp attendees sign at least one single song agreement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Billboard U.K.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Tileyard Education partnered with Billboard U.K. to create the Music Business Summer Camp, a 4-week programme designed for emerging artists and future industry professionals. The collaboration leverages Billboard's position as the world's foremost music publication to provide practical understanding of the modern music industry with industry-leading insight.
• BMG Production LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Ongoing partnership where songs written at Tileyard Education songwriting camps are released through BMG Production Library. The third phase released four EPs with 19 tracks from 76 writers, eligible for sync opportunities across television, film, advertising including placements on Love Island, Emmerdale, and I'm A Celebrity.
• Nottingham Trent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValidation partnership for Master's degree programmes (MA Commercial Music Producer, MA Music Business, MA Songwriting & Production). NTU provides new London campus facilities and degree accreditation, with Tileyard delivering industry-driven curriculum within the music community.
• University of Wales Trinity Saint DavidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValidates the MA Commercial Music Producer programme, a unique one-year programme combining technical and creative production skills with access to Tileyard's professional network.
• FocusriteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFocusrite sponsors the annual Focusrite Student Prize at Tileyard Education, providing bursary support for students. Focusrite is also a tenant business at Tileyard London music community.
• Moving the Needle (MTNnow)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTNnow is a CIC dedicated to inspiring and educating more women in the music industry. Co-founder Karen Emanuel celebrated Tileyard's majority-female cohort on the 2022 MA Commercial Music Producer programme.
• MusicGurusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline course delivery partnership for short courses in mixing, mastering, and vinyl cutting. MusicGurus provides structured video courses while Tileyard supplies industry expert tutors from its community.
• West One Music GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSync and publishing partner that signs songs written at Tileyard songwriting camps. Signed 'Boys Are Just a Waste of Time' written by student Lani at Marrakesh camp.
• Samsung KXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSamsung KX space in King's Cross hosts monthly A&R sessions for Tileyard Education, providing venue for industry professionals to scout emerging talent.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ICMP (Institute of Contemporary Music Performance): London-based HE institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music performance, songwriting, music production, and music business. Direct competitor for the same UK postgraduate songwriters/producers segment that Tileyard's MA programmes target.
• Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA): UK higher education institution co-founded by Paul McCartney offering validated degrees in music performance, music production, songwriting, and music business. Comparable on validated-degree delivery, music-business curriculum component, and UK postgraduate applicant pool.
• SAE Institute: Global creative media college offering validated degrees and short courses in audio engineering, music production, and music business across multiple campuses. Comparable to Tileyard Education on format (HE-validated programmes plus professional short courses) and on production-focused curriculum.
• BIMM University: UK/Europe-based higher education institution focused on music performance, production, and music business with validated undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Directly comparable to Tileyard Education on offering (industry-integrated music degrees and short courses) and target student (aspiring songwriters, producers, and music business professionals).
• Point Blank Music School: London-based music production and DJ school offering degree programmes, short courses, and online certification with industry-active instructors. Closely comparable on city, target learner (aspiring electronic/pop producers), and delivery mix of in-person and online.
• Abbey Road Institute: Premium music production and audio engineering school co-located with Abbey Road Studios, offering diploma and short courses with strong industry placement emphasis. Highly comparable on the "studios-as-classroom" model, premium positioning, and intensive short-course format used by Tileyard.
• Musicians Institute: US-based music college offering associate, bachelor, and certificate programmes in music performance, production, songwriting, and music business. Comparable on industry-focused curriculum, validated higher education, and target segment of working songwriters seeking formal credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Berklee Online / Berklee College of Music: Large global music school with a dominant online short-course and degree portfolio in songwriting, production, and music business. Not co-located with a studio community but a much larger, global incumbent competing for the same online cohort of aspirational music students.

Others

• Splice: Music creation platform offering sample libraries, production tools, and online tutorials/livestreams for producers and songwriters. Comparable as an adjacent learning resource for aspiring producers that competes for the same time and wallet share as Tileyard's production short courses, though not a formal school.

Emerging players

• MasterClass: Subscription-based online learning platform featuring celebrity music producers, songwriters, and executives teaching short-form courses. Not a validated degree provider but a credible low-cost alternative for self-directed learners in production, songwriting, and music business—directly competing with Tileyard's online short-course tier.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCThjg2TLVTFP3Im4-e6H7yg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/tileyarded
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/11005479
• Instagraminstagram.com/tileyarded
• TikToktiktok.com/@tileyarded

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Profiles3 records

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Investors

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Investments

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