Program Overview

Music Production & DJ Skills Certificate

Program Overview

Our 6-month Music Production & DJ Skills Certificate will prepare you for a range of industry careers such as music producer, composer, sound designer, resident/touring DJ or A&R/label manager. You will gain a mastery of your preferred DAW (Ableton Live or Logic Pro) and dive into skills and techniques including production, composition, essential DJ skills and sound design. Our expert instructors have worked with the likes of Pharrell, Skrillex and Amy Winehouse just to name a few. This program also provides the chance to apply to transfer directly into the second year of a 3-year BA (Hons) degree program at pointblank's London School.

Key Info

• Duration: 2 Terms
• Start dates: July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, April 2026, July 2026, October 2026, October 2027
• Timetable: Three 4-hour classes per week for 20 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots open. Contact us for details.

Courses

Term 1

• Music Production: Ableton Live
• Music Production: Logic Pro
• Music Composition
• DJ Skills - Level 1

Term 2

• Sound Design
• Production Styles
• Music Business

Included with Program

• Software included with tuition
• 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

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

Admission Requirements

• 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

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