Audio Engineering

Program Overview

Audio Engineering

Program Overview

Gain all the practical skills you need to record great sounding tracks with pointblank’s Audio Engineering course. You'll learn engineering essentials for recording drums, guitar, bass and vocals live in the studio before getting to grips with our 32-channel SSL Origin desk. This course is taught by industry professionals who’ve worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Flying Lotus, Skrillex and more.

Key Info

• Duration: 1 Term
• Start Dates: July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, April 2026, July 2026, October 2026
• Timetable: One 4-hour class each week for 10 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots available.

Fees

• Payment in Full: $2,545
• Registration Fee + Balance: $100 reg fee + balance of $2,445
• Registration Fee + Monthly Payments: $100 reg fee + $895 per month

Accommodation

While we don't offer on-campus housing, we work with trusted partners to help you find safe, comfortable student housing that fits your needs and budget. Our Student Services team is here to offer support and guidance as you search for the right place.

Courses

• Intro to Audio Engineering
• Mixing Console (Part 1)
• Mixing Console (Part 2)
• All About Microphones
• Recording Session: Drums
• Fixing Live Recordings in DAW
• Recording Techniques
• In Session: Guitars/Bass
• Recording Vocals
• Finalizing Projects for Mixdown
• In-the-Box Mixing
• Completing Projects

Expert Instructors

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

Career Opportunities

• Engineer: Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer
• Produce: Music Producer
• Compose: TV/Film Composer, Video Game Composer
• Design: Sound Designer
• Manage: Studio Manager, A&R Label Manager
• Remix: Remixer
• Perform: Artist/Performer

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.