Success Stories
ALEX GREGSON
BTEC Music Technology D*
Came to us from Droylsden Academy went on to SSR Manchester and achieved First Class Honours in BSc Sound Engineering & Design
"I operate a sole trader company named 344 Audio, we offer Audio Post Production, Sound Design and Music Composition for Films and Games as well as Mixing and Mastering for Music.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at ASFC on the Music Technology course, Luke helped guide me from a stubborn bedroom producer teenager, into a more rounded sound engineer who understands the importance of learning new skills, and providing work that is of the high level expected from my current and future clients. Me and Luke still talk to this day, years later, and hopefully soon we will be working together as colleagues on a project. Luke and ASFC helped me build the confidence to pursue Sound and Music as a career, and I hope others will take the same journey.
If anyone has any questions about anything I've mentioned, including advice about career progression in the world of Film and Music, please check out my website (344audio.com) and fill out the contact form." Alex
BTEC Music Technology D*
Came to us from Droylsden Academy went on to SSR Manchester and achieved First Class Honours in BSc Sound Engineering & Design
"I operate a sole trader company named 344 Audio, we offer Audio Post Production, Sound Design and Music Composition for Films and Games as well as Mixing and Mastering for Music.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at ASFC on the Music Technology course, Luke helped guide me from a stubborn bedroom producer teenager, into a more rounded sound engineer who understands the importance of learning new skills, and providing work that is of the high level expected from my current and future clients. Me and Luke still talk to this day, years later, and hopefully soon we will be working together as colleagues on a project. Luke and ASFC helped me build the confidence to pursue Sound and Music as a career, and I hope others will take the same journey.
If anyone has any questions about anything I've mentioned, including advice about career progression in the world of Film and Music, please check out my website (344audio.com) and fill out the contact form." Alex
MOLLY FRANCE
Dance A*
Drama B
History C
GSCE score 7.20 MTG A
Came to us from Wright Robinson college, is going on to pursue further training in the performance industry and working freelance.
ASFC Aug-2014 to Jun-2016
"My time at ASFC wasn't always smooth, but I could always find help from Tam. Both in dance and other subjects. From 1st year to 2nd Tam helped me throughout both the practical and theory side, so trust her because she knows what she's doing! With my results and knowledge I am now a dance teachers assistant and I am choreographing a local amateur musical production." Moll
Dance A*
Drama B
History C
GSCE score 7.20 MTG A
Came to us from Wright Robinson college, is going on to pursue further training in the performance industry and working freelance.
ASFC Aug-2014 to Jun-2016
"My time at ASFC wasn't always smooth, but I could always find help from Tam. Both in dance and other subjects. From 1st year to 2nd Tam helped me throughout both the practical and theory side, so trust her because she knows what she's doing! With my results and knowledge I am now a dance teachers assistant and I am choreographing a local amateur musical production." Moll
ALEX BOULT
Dance A
English Language & Literature C, Psychology A
GCSE score 5.9 MTG B
Came to us from Copley Academy, is going on to study a BA hons degree in Dance at Creative Academy, London
ASFC Aug 2014 to Jun 2016
"I came to study dance at ASFC as I knew I would be exposed to many technique classes that were high standard. I also knew I would work on body conditioning and fitness. All these classes helped me to prepare for studying at Creative Academy." Alex Boult
"ASFC dance course provides a vibrant, enthusiastic environment that both encouraged and challenged my daughters abilities as a dancer and helped her to achieve her true potential". Mrs Boult
Dance A
English Language & Literature C, Psychology A
GCSE score 5.9 MTG B
Came to us from Copley Academy, is going on to study a BA hons degree in Dance at Creative Academy, London
ASFC Aug 2014 to Jun 2016
"I came to study dance at ASFC as I knew I would be exposed to many technique classes that were high standard. I also knew I would work on body conditioning and fitness. All these classes helped me to prepare for studying at Creative Academy." Alex Boult
"ASFC dance course provides a vibrant, enthusiastic environment that both encouraged and challenged my daughters abilities as a dancer and helped her to achieve her true potential". Mrs Boult
LIZZIE ZRADA
Dance A
English Language A, Psychology B
GSCE score 6.50 MTG B
Came to us from Mosley Hollins high school, is going on to study a BA hons degree in Dance at Creative Academy, London
ASFC Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
"I came to study dance at ASFC as it gave me more professional experience of different styles (especially contemporary) which helped me to prepare for Creative Academy and become a more versatile dancer. Dance has also developed my skills such as time management, which will be useful through university and also later." Lizzie
Dance A
English Language A, Psychology B
GSCE score 6.50 MTG B
Came to us from Mosley Hollins high school, is going on to study a BA hons degree in Dance at Creative Academy, London
ASFC Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
"I came to study dance at ASFC as it gave me more professional experience of different styles (especially contemporary) which helped me to prepare for Creative Academy and become a more versatile dancer. Dance has also developed my skills such as time management, which will be useful through university and also later." Lizzie
LUKE FRASER
BTEC Performing Arts Extended Diploma D*D*D*
GCSE score 4.7
MTG DDM
Came to ASFC from Droylsden Academy going onto study BA hons in musical theatre at Edge Hill
Aug 2014 – June 2016
"I wanted to study at ASFC as I knew it would really help me progress to university. It gave me a diverse training but also gave me the support and pushed me to my full potential to ensure I got the best grades possible. The quality of teaching was a high standard they work to high standards but also support you so you can learn to be independent.", Luke
BTEC Performing Arts Extended Diploma D*D*D*
GCSE score 4.7
MTG DDM
Came to ASFC from Droylsden Academy going onto study BA hons in musical theatre at Edge Hill
Aug 2014 – June 2016
"I wanted to study at ASFC as I knew it would really help me progress to university. It gave me a diverse training but also gave me the support and pushed me to my full potential to ensure I got the best grades possible. The quality of teaching was a high standard they work to high standards but also support you so you can learn to be independent.", Luke
Luke McConnell
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology D
Media Studies, Photography
GCSE score: 4.8
MTG: Merit
Came to ASFC from Audenshaw High School gone on to study Popular Music Production BA (Hons) at Huddersfield University
"Along with my University course I have a found a passion for producing my own music DJing, and record collecting, all these skills I learnt on my course at Ashton. Luke Warren taught me how to use Digital Audio Workstations like Logic Pro which I now use for making Soulful House & Disco influenced music. I felt that he had taught me enough about the program and had given me enough advice that I could send my tracks to some Indie record labels in hope that they might be interested in what I was doing, and maybe try for a possible record release. I received a reply and positive feedback from a particular label who were very interested in my songs and want to release an EP with me on digital & vinyl release. If I hadn't been taught these things I probably wouldn't have the confidence to release my music to people.
Tom Caruana taught me the art of DJing and helped me develop an interest in DJing as a whole. After learning the basics on digital DJ controllers,it got me interested in classic and original DJing with real turntables and mixers. This skill goes hand in hand with my producing, as it has helped me develop a different way of playing music and my own music to people. I can now do this rather than just using a laptop or digital device, which is a more popular way of doing it.
Jon & the other arts technicians also helped me during my time on the course as they would not only assist us during tests and performance exams, but would actually teach me separate skills that weren't necessarily involved with the main course. for example, I was taught how to use both the sound desk and lighting desk during shows whilst partaking in them myself. Once they had taught me the main parts of the sound and lighting equipment they let me and others have ago at running that element of the show ourselves without any help. I now feel confident enough that I could comfortably help run this section of performance arts myself in the future.
The teachers and technicians all have lots of experience in the music industry as a whole so were always telling us truthfully what the subject is actually like in the real world." Luke
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology D
Media Studies, Photography
GCSE score: 4.8
MTG: Merit
Came to ASFC from Audenshaw High School gone on to study Popular Music Production BA (Hons) at Huddersfield University
"Along with my University course I have a found a passion for producing my own music DJing, and record collecting, all these skills I learnt on my course at Ashton. Luke Warren taught me how to use Digital Audio Workstations like Logic Pro which I now use for making Soulful House & Disco influenced music. I felt that he had taught me enough about the program and had given me enough advice that I could send my tracks to some Indie record labels in hope that they might be interested in what I was doing, and maybe try for a possible record release. I received a reply and positive feedback from a particular label who were very interested in my songs and want to release an EP with me on digital & vinyl release. If I hadn't been taught these things I probably wouldn't have the confidence to release my music to people.
Tom Caruana taught me the art of DJing and helped me develop an interest in DJing as a whole. After learning the basics on digital DJ controllers,it got me interested in classic and original DJing with real turntables and mixers. This skill goes hand in hand with my producing, as it has helped me develop a different way of playing music and my own music to people. I can now do this rather than just using a laptop or digital device, which is a more popular way of doing it.
Jon & the other arts technicians also helped me during my time on the course as they would not only assist us during tests and performance exams, but would actually teach me separate skills that weren't necessarily involved with the main course. for example, I was taught how to use both the sound desk and lighting desk during shows whilst partaking in them myself. Once they had taught me the main parts of the sound and lighting equipment they let me and others have ago at running that element of the show ourselves without any help. I now feel confident enough that I could comfortably help run this section of performance arts myself in the future.
The teachers and technicians all have lots of experience in the music industry as a whole so were always telling us truthfully what the subject is actually like in the real world." Luke
Laurie Elle Cabbin
Dance B
Media B Art and Design A
Gcse score 6.30
Came to us from Droylsden Academy, wenton to study dance further at Shockout Academy, whilst continuing her career working in the performance industry as an actress.
Laurie has made several appearances on TV whilst studying A Level dance
22-Aug-2014 End Date: 17-Jun-2016
'Studying at ASFC has helped me progress to university studying a Professional & Commercial Dance Degree at Shockout Arts. It has helped me become a more versatile dancer as I studied contemporary, jazz and musical theatre which I hadn't done before, helping me get a unconditional offer at university. I now feel more confident training in these styles and writing essays.' Laurie
Dance B
Media B Art and Design A
Gcse score 6.30
Came to us from Droylsden Academy, wenton to study dance further at Shockout Academy, whilst continuing her career working in the performance industry as an actress.
Laurie has made several appearances on TV whilst studying A Level dance
22-Aug-2014 End Date: 17-Jun-2016
'Studying at ASFC has helped me progress to university studying a Professional & Commercial Dance Degree at Shockout Arts. It has helped me become a more versatile dancer as I studied contemporary, jazz and musical theatre which I hadn't done before, helping me get a unconditional offer at university. I now feel more confident training in these styles and writing essays.' Laurie