Music Business
Start your music industry career
Start your music industry career
Point Blank LA's Music Business course will help you explore the many opportunities available in the new digital music industry. You’ll learn independent management, artist representation, and effective self-promotion. Our college instructors will help you understand indie and major labels, record deals, publishing, contracts, and financial management. Suitable for those who make music or want a more strategic role in the industry, learn to further your own music career or help guide others to success.
By enrolling in this course, you'll also get exclusive masterclasses from the likes of Mark de Clive-Lowe, Laura Escude (Jay Z, Kanye West), Daddy Kev (Low End Theory), and Jimmy Mac (Lorde). Point Blank is proud to offer partner discounts and exclusive features to students in our LA School. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us and start your career in the music industry today.
Space is limited to just 16 students per class, so Enroll Now to save your spot!
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Available start dates | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Weekly timetable | One 4-hour class each week for 10 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots available. Contact us for details. | ||
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What I went on to do – you couldn’t understand how beneficial it was for me to come and study with Point Blank and get the technical knowledge I needed first. - Benny Scarrs, Point Blank graduate and artist manager for Dave (Mercury Prize Winner)
Fees |
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$2,495 payment in full |
$50 reg fee + balance of $2,445 |
$50 reg fee + $855 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. |
Students in this program enjoy exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
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 each 10-week course within in this program, class meets 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)
Some programs contain up to 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 (323) 594-8740 for the most up-to-date information on scheduling and class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use seven days a week, 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.
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. Please check with an Admissions Officer to see what scheduling options are available by calling (323) 594-8740 or completing this form.
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.