Program Overview

Music Production & Audio Engineering Certificate

Program Overview

pointblank's 6-month Music Production & Audio Engineering Certificate is packed with all the necessary elements you'll need to create high-quality, professional-sounding tracks and prepare yourself for a career in the industry such as music producer, recording engineer, sound designer, music arranger, or artist/performer. It can also kickstart your international musical travels from Los Angeles to London, since it gives you 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.

Courses

Term 1

• Music Production: Ableton Live
• Music Production: Logic Pro
• Music Composition
• Music Business

Term 2

• Audio Engineering
• Sound Design
• Production Styles

Expert Instructors

• Sweatson Klank: Music Production & Mixing
• Adal Jamil: Music Production
• Tyler Wilson: Music Production: Ableton, Creative Production & Remix

Included with Program

• Ableton Live Suite worth $749 or Apple Logic Pro X worth $200
• 50% off MSRP on NI Komplete 14 or Komplete 14 Ultimate
• Discount on Pioneer DJ equipment
• 70% off Eventide Plugins
• 40% off Serato DJ
• 55% off Roland Cloud Ultimate

Career Opportunities

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

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.