WaterBear Education Website

At WaterBear, we know that the music industry is changing – quickly. WaterBear Online is spearheading this revolutionary drive in music education, delivering interactive and engaging BA (Hon) & Masters programmes to musicians around the world. WaterBear represents a new, fresh approach to Higher Education. Our BA (Hons) and Masters programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by the University of Chichester.

How does Distance Learning work?

The term ‘Distance Learning’ refers to programmes that can be studied online, away from our campus.
Both our MA programmes and BA programme can be studied via Distance Learning.
We employ the latest technology to ensure the creation of an immersive online learning experience
All course materials are fully accessible via the virtual learning environment, together with webinars, live events, tutorials and seminars.

Why study with WaterBear Online?

Join a global community of like-minded creatives and musicians.
You’ll benefit from personal 1-1 mentoring and development overseen by our team of industry experts.
All tutors and mentors at WaterBear are experienced music innovators and professionals who have worked alongside some of the biggest artists in the industry; including: Radiohead, Metallica, Nick Cave, The Libertines, Ben Howard, Paloma Faith, Katie Melua and Passenger.
Our qualifications are internationally recognised and accredited by the University of Chichester

In order to be successful on the BA (Hons) in Commercial Music online accelerated 2 year course, it is imperative that you have regular access to the following resources for the very start of the course. Core course content will require the constant use of the below equipment.

Essential resources:

Access to DAW – recommended: Pro-Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton or equivalent
Reliable, high speed internet connection & bandwidth
Laptop capable of running DAW, audio interface, plug ins & processing audio and video (recommended specs: 8-16GB RAM, 7,200 RPM Hard Drive, 8MB buffer, 1TB hard drive is recommended)
Audio interface – recommended: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 – 2nd Gen or equivalent
Dynamic mic – recommended: Shure SM57 or equivalent
Headphones – recommended: Sennheiser HD 200 Pro Studio Headphones, Beyerdynamic DT770 or equivalent

Recommended resources:

Condenser mic – recommended: AUDIO TECHNICA 2020, C3000 B, RODE NT1A or equivalent
Access to video editing software – iMovie, Final Cut, Adabe Premier or equivalent
Pop Shield and reflection filter if recording vocals