Artist Development with Dr. Mathew Knowles (Beyoncé, Solange, Destiny's Child)
A chance to work with Dr. Knowles in person
A chance to work with Dr. Knowles in person
Study in person in a small group with Dr. Mathew Knowles at Point Blank Los Angeles! Designed for performers and artists of all types, Artist Development with Dr. Mathew Knowles (Beyoncé, Solange, Destiny's Child) is your exclusive opportunity to spend 10 amazing weeks honing your craft under the direct mentorship of an industry mastermind. Dr. Knowles (father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles) has distilled his decades of musical knowledge and industry experience down into 10 all-important lessons in how to properly develop yourself as an artist for the music business. Receive direct feedback on your performances and powerful instruction in important areas like media training, stage presence and endurance, unshakeable practice methods, and artist branding and image development in order to become the best entertainer that you can be. Become a true entertainer by working directly with the manager who launched the superstar careers of Beyoncé, Solange, and Destiny's Child, among many others.
Point Blank is proud to offer a range of exclusive benefits and features to students who enroll in this course. Call an Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us and start your career in the music industry today.
| Duration | 3 Months |
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| Available start dates | 2022 |
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| Weekly timetable | 1 day per week for 10 weeks |
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Dr. Knowles is a legendary author, professor, lecturer, public speaker, entrepreneur, music executive, artist manager and founder of Music World Entertainment (MWE). Based out of Houston, MWE is one of the world’s leading music and entertainment conglomerates. Dr. Knowles' impressive track record involves eight consecutive #1 Albums for Destiny's Child, three consecutive #1 Albums fo Beyoncé, and his artists have accumulated a total of 28 Grammy awards.
As well as his impressive industry experience, Dr. Knowles is a renowned academic, having lectured and spoken at some of the world's leading Universities such as Harvard, University of Houston, and University of Manchester. Also a published author, Dr. Knowles has written a number of books on topics such as Public Relations and the Media, The DNA of Achievers, and more.
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| $4,995 payment in full |
| $50 reg fee + balance of $4,945 |
| $50 reg fee + $1,730 per month |
| See details during the enrollment process. Monthly installment plans are subject to a 5% convenience fee which is already included in the price shown above. |
Recently nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, Tropical Reggaeton producer Bryan Dotel has had great success after graduating from PBLA, including amassing more than a million views on YouTube.
Cathleen has been dancing all her life & already accomplished a bunch of amazing things while studying at PB. She toured with Kanye West as part of his creative team and is a DJ and classically trained pianist.
PBLA Certificate student Travis is a KCRW DJ spinning lost un-classics, playful electronics, spine-snapping breaks and a quirky selection of mind-melting grooves by the pound. Served fresh weekly.
PBLA graduate Gina holds residencies in top California night clubs, tours internationally & plays festivals around the world from Rhythm & Vines in New Zealand, to Soundwave Canada & Burning Man.
Kamel aka Dead-Tones is Guy Gerber’s protege, personal assistant and tour manager. Over Summer he is based in Ibiza as Rumours' main resident, and has releases on labels including Kindisch, Motek, Dialtones Records.
Co-founder of 'A Club Called Rhonda', has organized parties in LA & beyond for the past 8 years. Known for its stylish crowd and underground vibe, Rhonda hosts up-and-coming DJs and artists alike.
None at all! Every Point Blank 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.
For Dr. Knowles' 10-week course, class begins Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 and meets once per week for 2 hours at the following session time:
12:00pm – 2:00pm (Afternoon Session)
Call 323.594.8740 for the most up-to-date information on class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, giving you valuable studio time to make your music and reinforce your new skills outside of class sessions.
Point Blank has partnered with Upstart Housing to provide our students with inexpensive and conveniently-located housing options in Silver Lake, Echo Park, East Hollywood, and more. Most of our housing locations include built-in recording studio spaces. There are many other options for student housing accommodations near Point Blank LA; please visit our Student Accommodation page for more info.
International students have different options for attending Point Blank 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. Please call 323.594.8740 or contact us for assistance.
If you have further questions, don't be shy! Just call 323.594.8740 or contact one of our friendly Admissions Advisors who will be more than happy to help.