The Music Production & Sound Design Master Diploma (Intensive) is a rigorous and enjoyable 9-month college program developed and delivered at an Ableton-certified school by music industry professionals whose credits include Flying Lotus, Skrillex, Pharrell, Amy Winehouse, and more. Taken together, these 12 courses are a powerful, practical, and comprehensive journey deep into the creative process of writing, recording, mixing and mastering your own music, start-to-finish. This program is designed to help you discover your own identity as a producer and recording artist and develop a stunning professional-grade portfolio of tracks that will enable you to find your ideal place within the music industry. Featuring Ableton, NI Komplete and Maschine, the latest Pioneer DJ equipment, and a range of the best mastering tools available, the Music Production & Sound Design Master Diploma program includes twelve different courses, each specializing in a critical area of music production - view the course content below. Students also enjoy masterclasses taught by high caliber guests which have included Mark de Clive-Lowe, Laura Escude (Jay Z, Kanye West), Daddy Kev (Low End Theory), and Jimmy Mac (Lorde's MD). Our college class sizes are strictly limited, so early booking is strongly advised. If a career in music production & sound design is what you're looking for, call a college Admissions Officer now at 323.282.7660 or contact us via this form to guide you through the enrollment process. Watch the videos below to find out more about Point Blank and this program!
Check out what Point Blank's Virtual Classrooms are all about for classes in music production, sound design, singing, songwriting, and music business. Our next Virtual Open House event is Thursday, April 9 at 1:00pm, led by PBLA staff and lead instructor Sweatson Klank. Click here to RSVP and reserve your place at the event. If you can't make it, contact us here to book a private virtual tour.
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)
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.
An Ableton Certified Trainer and Pioneer DJ Battle Championship winner, Mikhail Arce-Ignacio (Mecha) is a versatile producer, engineer, music director, DJ and live electronic performer.
Starting out in the '80's, Dave's incredible adventures include Psychic TV, Anne Clark, ONU Sound System, Andy Weatherall, Lee Scratch Perry, Billy Ray Martin, with countless albums and live projects.
A founding member of world famous rap group N.W.A, Arabian Prince has written, rapped on, and produced some of the most influential tracks in the history of hip hop in an industry career spanning almost four decades.
Sameer is an electronic music producer, mixer & mastering engineer who has worked with The Crystal Method, Smashing Pumpkins, Tori Amos, Sting, and more on labels including EMI, Atlantic, Universal, and Defected.
DJ Markman incorporates classic 90s House with futuristic R&B, UK Garage & Bassline. Ableton Certified, his live sets pay homage to the energy that made his heroes sets, artists like Adamski, Orbital and the Chems, so compelling.
Point Blank is dedicated to helping music producers & DJs achieve excellence while gaining a college-level diploma. Every year, we offer scholarships to talented applicants. Producer & DJ Scholarships are worth up to 20% of tuition and are available for any production or DJ program delivered at our LA campus. Click here for more information or click here to apply.
Point Blank is dedicated to helping music students of limited means achieve excellence at our Los Angeles location. Students whose families make less than $60,000 per year or individuals making less than $30,000 per year are eligible to apply for a need-based tuition grant, which can defray up to 20% of your Point Blank tuition cost. Click here for more information or click here to apply.
If you enroll in one course or program at Point Blank Los Angeles, you will receive a $200 discount off tuition for each additional program you book during the same term. Students who receive a talent-based scholarship or a need-based tuition grant are not eligible for package discounts. Contact us here or call 323-282-7660 x323 to enroll in multiple programs and receive the package discount.
Upon enrollment, you have the option either to pay your full program tuition and fees upfront or to select an installment payment plan and pay-as-you-go in easy quarterly or monthly installments. Click here for more information.
| Duration | 9 Months |
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| Weekly timetable | 4 daytime classes per week. Please contact us for scheduling options and details. |
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| $250 reg fee + $5,580 per term |
| $250 reg fee + $1,955 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. |
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, 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 323.282.7660 for the most up-to-date information on scheduling and class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use from 9:00am to 7:00pm 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.
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 323.282.7660 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 323.282.7660 or contact us for assistance.
If you have further questions, don't be shy! Just call 323.282.7660 or contact one of our friendly Admissions Officers who will be more than happy to help.