Program Overview

DJ/Producer Certificate

Program Overview

The 6-month DJ/Producer Certificate program is designed to teach students a wide range of skills to get them ready to jump onto the DJ circuit. This program will teach students how to produce their own tracks and play them live. Students will gain mastery over their workstation and equipment, use creative DJ skills on both analog and digital turntables, create their own songs in their chosen DAW (Ableton Live or Logic Pro), and discover the art of mixing.

Key Info

• Duration: 2 Terms
• Start Dates: July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, April 2026, July 2026, October 2026, October 2027
• Timetable: Two 4-hour classes each week for 20 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots available.

Courses

• Term 1:
  • Music Production: Ableton Live
  • Music Production: Logic Pro
  • DJ Skills - Level 1
• Term 2:
  • DJ Skills - Level 2
  • Art of Mixing

Expert Instructors

• Mecha (Music Production & DJ)
• DJ Morse Code (DJing)
• dela Moon (DJing)

Career Opportunities

This course opens up a multitude of career opportunities. DJs can perform at clubs, festivals, weddings, and corporate events, building a strong fan base and potentially securing residencies or international tours. Producers can work with artists, labels, and studios to create original tracks, remixes, and soundtracks for films, TV shows, and commercials.

• DJ
• Music Producer
• Artist/Performer
• Music Publisher
• Artist Manager
• Remixer
• A&R Label Manager
• Sound Designer
• Recording Engineer
• Mix Engineer
• Game Composer

Included with Program

Students in this program receive software included with tuition and enjoy exclusive discounts including but not limited to:

• 50% off Ableton Live Suite
• Pioneer DJ rekordbox 6 worth $149
• Discount on Pioneer DJ equipment
• 50% off Native Instruments Komplete 14
• 70% off Eventide Plugins
• 40% off Serato DJ
• 55% off Roland Cloud Ultimate

FAQ

• Are there any admission requirements?
  • Admission into any college-level program at pointblank requires that the prospective student:
    • Be 18 years of age or older (under age 18 may be accepted only with signed parental consent)
    • Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
    • Be provided a current pointblank Music School Catalog
    • Sign a School Performance Fact Sheet and an Enrollment Agreement for their program
• What equipment do I need to buy?
  • None at all! Every pointblank student has access to their own fully-equipped workstation in class and during their practical studio work outside of class time.
• When are the classes scheduled?
  • For most 10-week courses within in this program, classes meet once per week for 4 hours (with a 15-minute break included) at one of the following session times:
    • 10:00am – 2:00pm (Morning Session)
    • 2:30pm – 6:30pm (Afternoon Session)
    • 7:00pm – 11:00pm (Evening Session)
• Do you provide student housing?
  • Our students have many options for housing accommodations near pointblank Los Angeles. Please visit our Student Accommodation page or Contact an Admissions Advisor for more info.
• I work full time. Can I enroll?
  • Yes. Classes are usually available in the evening and on weekends, and we will be happy to arrange a class schedule that works around your other professional commitments.
• I'm an international student. Can I enroll?
  • International students have different options for attending pointblank classes depending on their country of origin. These include the B2 visitor visa, the ESTA visa waiver program, and more. We do not offer F or M student visas at this time.