WaterBear is a College of Music, based in the heart of Brighton and Sheffield, offering Degree and Masters qualifications for musicians, creative artists and entrepreneurs.
WaterBear was founded by music education pioneers Adam Bushell and Bruce Dickinson. Together they each have more than 30 years’ experience in professional music and 25 years at the highest level of music education. Their relentless dedication to supporting musicians and artists is focused on building sustainable long-term careers.
We’re about smaller class sizes, flexible course delivery, bespoke one-to-one mentoring and exclusive work experience and career development opportunities.
Whether you’re a musician, producer, songwriter, band, solo artist or creative entrepreneur, WaterBear offers a flexible, personalised approach to study that fits around your real-world activity. WaterBear provides opportunities for you to develop contacts and careers within a community of like-minded creative people.