Program Overview

Musicianship for Producers Award

Program Overview

This program bundles together both levels of pointblank’s unique Musicianship for Producers course series. All of the most important aspects of musicianship necessary to produce modern music are covered, including ear training, sight-reading, rhythm training, transcription and diatonic harmony. The program is taught by professional musicians with extensive real world industry experience.

The Musicianship for Producers Award is designed to develop a strong understanding of the building blocks of music, equip students with a basic range of effective musicianship skills and instill confidence and facility in production, composition, songwriting and critical listening. Students will learn a range of specialist techniques which will help them further develop their skills as well-rounded musicians, thus widening the scope for work opportunities within the music industry. In addition to the instructional time students may access our fully furnished studios for practice outside of class hours.

Courses

• Musicianship for Producers - Level 1
• Musicianship for Producers - Level 2

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
• 50% off MSRP on NI Komplete 14 or Komplete 14 Ultimate
• 70% off Eventide plugins
• 55% off Roland Cloud Ultimate

Career Opportunities

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

FAQ

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

Equipment

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. If you decide to purchase equipment for your own home studio, we will be happy to help you arrange student discounts from our leading industry partners including Apple, Ableton, Pioneer, Native Instruments, Serato, Izotope, Waves, and more.

Class Schedule

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)

Musicianship and instrumental courses meet once per week for 2 hours each at similar times. Some programs contain up to 3 or 4 courses per quarter, so check the "Key Info" section on each program page to see how many classes you'll be attending each week. Classes are scheduled before the start of each quarter; call for the most up-to-date information on scheduling and class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use six to seven days a week (depending on the quarterly course schedule), giving you valuable studio time to make your music and reinforce your new skills outside of class sessions.

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.

International Students

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.

Further information for international students can be found here on our International Students USA page. Please call or contact us for assistance.

Additional Questions

If you have further questions, please contact an Admissions Advisor or call us directly at . You may also review the pointblank Music School Catalog for complete information about our programs and policies.