Ramshackle Studios

Ramshackle Academy

Learn the craft.
Make the record.

Production lessons, guitar tuition, mix mentoring and session work — taught by working producers and players from our Bristol studio. In-person or online, UK-wide.

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Tuition

Lessons & mentoring

All lessons can be taken in our Bristol studio or online. Block bookings and gift vouchers available.

1-to-1 Music Production

Logic, Ableton or Pro Tools — your DAW, your goals.

60 or 90 min · in-studio (Bristol) or online via Zoom

For: Beginners through to advanced producers

  • Workflow, arrangement & sound design
  • Mixing fundamentals & advanced techniques
  • Vocal production & tuning
  • Project critique with actionable next steps
From £45 / hourEnquire →

Guitar Tuition

Electric, acoustic & bass — technique, theory and tone.

30, 45 or 60 min · in-studio or online

For: Total beginners to working players

  • Technique, theory & ear training
  • Songwriting & arrangement
  • Live tone & gear coaching
  • RGT / RSL grade prep available
From £30 / 45 minEnquire →

Mix & Master Mentoring

Bring your session, leave with a finished mix.

2 hr deep-dive · in-studio or screen-share

For: Self-producing artists & junior engineers

  • Stem-by-stem mix walkthrough
  • Reference matching & translation
  • Mastering for streaming spec
  • Recorded session for re-watch
From £120 / sessionEnquire →

Songwriting & Arrangement

Get the song out of your head and onto record.

60 min · in-studio or online

For: Writers, topliners and artists

  • Lyric, melody and structure coaching
  • Co-writing sessions
  • Arrangement for production
  • Demo recording on the day
From £55 / hourEnquire →

Workshops & Group Classes

Hands-on group sessions for schools, colleges and studios.

Half-day or full-day · on-site UK-wide or in-studio

For: Schools, universities, music collectives

  • Production fundamentals
  • Recording a band live
  • Mixing masterclass
  • Bespoke curriculum on request
POAEnquire →

Who we teach

No snobbery. No gatekeeping.

Total beginners

First time opening Logic? First chord on a guitar? Start here. We meet you where you are.

Returning hobbyists

Picking it back up after a break. Quick wins, then we build the long game together.

Working musicians

Touring players, self-producing artists and engineers looking for sharper tools.

Session work

Need a player on your record?

Hire our players for remote stems or live tracking in Bristol. Fast turnaround, broadcast-quality recordings, multiple takes and tones — all through a chain you'd be happy mixing into.

Session Guitar

Electric, acoustic, classical, slide & lap steel.

  • 48hr turnaround on stems
  • Multiple amps & cab IRs
  • Re-amp ready DI included
  • Tasteful or unhinged — your call

Session Bass

Fingers, pick, fretless, synth bass.

  • P-bass, J-bass and 5-string options
  • Direct + amped takes
  • Tight pocket, busy lines, both
  • Stems delivered in your DAW

Session Vocals

Lead, backing and gang vocals.

  • Comped & tuned takes
  • Harmony arrangement included
  • Multiple character options
  • WAV stems + reference mix

Session Keys & Synths

Piano, organ, Rhodes, modular synths.

  • Real grand piano
  • Vintage Wurlitzer & Hammond
  • Custom modular patches
  • MIDI + audio stems
Book a session player

In-person or online

Bristol studio or Zoom — your choice. Online lessons use a multi-camera DAW screen-share.

Block bookings

Save 10% on a block of 5, 15% on 10. Vouchers available for gifts.

Schools & colleges

We run workshops and short courses on-site UK-wide. Get in touch for a syllabus.