Program Overview

Music Production Summer School(Ages 11-17)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Spend five days learning all the skills you need to make your own tracks with our Music Production Summer School. Designed for students aged 11 to 17, you’ll learn from professional music producers who’ve worked with the likes of Daft Punk, Skrillex, Pharrell and more. Class sizes are small so you'll benefit from personalized instruction and guidance. You'll get your own personal workstation with the latest software and technology, all while learning Ableton Live at an Ableton Certified Training Center. Whatever style of music you're into, this program will be perfect for you!

COURSE DETAILS

• Duration: 1 Week
• Start Dates: 2025: 23 Jun
• Age Range: 11 to 17

COURSE CONTENT

• How to make a beat
• Add groove & feel to your beats
• Building custom drum kits
• Intros, build-ups, breakdowns & drop
• Editing samples
• Waveforms, filters & envelopes
• Recording vocals & live instruments
• Microphones & their uses
• How to structure your track
• Arrangement styles & techniques
• Introduction to mixing
• Using EQ

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

• Mecha: Music Production & DJ
• Tyler Wilson: Music Production: Ableton, Creative Production & Remix
• Adal Jamil: Music Production

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Studying music production and audio engineering offers a gateway into a dynamic industry where creativity meets technical proficiency. In a digital age dominated by multimedia, these skills are in high demand across various sectors including music, film, gaming, and advertising. Mastering these disciplines opens avenues for freelancing, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with diverse artists.

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

FAQ

• Do I need to buy any equipment? No, we'll supply all the equipment you need. Every pointblank Summer School student has access to their own fully-equipped workstation in class.
• When are the classes scheduled? This is a five-day Summer School program which take places from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day, with a 15-minute break in the middle of the period.