Program Overview

Music Production Certificate (Online)

Program Overview

The Music Production Certificate will give you the professional hands-on skills you need to become a successful music producer. You can enroll in this program full time (complete in 6 months) or part time (complete in 1 year) from anywhere in the world. You’ll learn practical skills in music production, mixing, sound design and more, using the most up-to-date and relevant industry standard software.

Key Info

• Duration: 2 Terms
• Start Dates: July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, April 2026, July 2026, October 2026, October 2027
• Timetable: 2 classes per week
• Catalog: Download catalog

Courses

• Term 1:
  • One of the following courses:
    • Music Production: Ableton Live
    • Music Production: Logic Pro
  • Music Composition
• Term 2:
  • One of the following courses:
    • Creative Audio: Ableton Live
    • Creative Audio: Logic Pro
  • Sound Design

Expert Instructors

• Kyle Marshall: Music Production
• Tyler Spratt: Mixing
• Matteo Pino: Music Composition

Career Opportunities

Studying music production offers a blend of artistic expression and technical skills, making it a versatile field with diverse career opportunities. Understanding music theory, audio engineering, and production techniques provides a solid foundation for many roles within the industry. With the rise of digital platforms and streaming services, the demand for skilled producers continues to grow across various genres including film, television, advertising, and video games.

• Music Producer
• TV/Film Composer
• Recording Engineer
• Sound Designer
• Music Arranger
• Mix Engineer
• Studio Manager
• Remixer
• Video Game Composer
• Artist/Performer
• A&R Label Manager

FAQ

• How do the online courses work?
  • Studying online with pointblank is a completely unique experience unlike any other online program. You will be personally guided by expert industry professional instructors in each course and provided with regular opportunities to discuss and submit your work to get valuable feedback and analysis on your music.
• Can I sample a course for free before enrolling?
  • Yes! If you would like to get a closer look what it's like to study online at pointblank, please try out a free sample course here.
• What materials do I get with this program?
  • Over 40 hours of high-quality videos
  • 40 Live Group Class Sessions
  • 2 DVRs (Direct Video Responses) per course
  • Comprehensive, well-written course notes
  • Exclusive audio resources created by pointblank: downloadable projects, channel strips, custom plug-ins, samples, acapellas, and more
  • 2 years of access to our Virtual Learning Environment
  • 24/7 access to our Forum
  • The opportunity to submit your tracks to our record label, pointblank Recordings, distributed by Beatport, iTunes, Juno Download, and Amazon
• Is this program suitable for beginners?
  • Yes. This program assumes no previous experience. Your first course will ensure that you have a sound grasp on all of the most fundamental skills for music production. You will then progress into increasingly more advanced coursework which will further develop and expand upon these production skills.
• What are the 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 (or pass an approved Ability-to-Benefit Test)
    • 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 take this course?
  • Either Ableton Live Suite or Logic Pro (please contact us for more details)
  • Computer which meets the minimum requirements for your chosen DAW
  • MIDI keyboard (recommended for most short courses; required for Diploma students)
  • Native Instruments Reaktor + Blocks (required only for the Advanced Sound Design course)
  • Native Instruments Komplete (recommended)
• What support do I get during this program?
  • Throughout your program, you will be taught and supported by our expert team of professional music instructors. You will be able to contact them via the student forum, raise any issues you may encounter in your courses, and receive a timely response. All of our instructors are highly experienced in making music, have in-depth knowledge of the music business, and will be able to offer valuable advice and guidance. In each course, you will also participate in a live two-hour online Group Class Session each week for 10 weeks, where you can raise your specific questions and have them answered by an expert.