Point Blank is proud to be ahead of the curve in delivering a fantastic student experience, whether on campus or online. During lockdown (and importantly, after the pandemic too) we are happy to provide our students with all the exclusive features listed here.
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. And, if you prefer, you can sub out the Essential DJ Skills course for our awesome new Beatmaking class - just select the Beatmaking Option in the dropdown menu below before enrolling. 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 Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 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 Point Blank and learn more about our classes in music production, mixing, sound design, DJing, singing, songwriting, music business, and more. Our frequent Live Virtual Open House events are approximately 1 hour long and feature key instructors, exclusive track deconstructions, and free prize draw giveaways of the Ableton Live 10 Suite worth $749. Click here to view the schedule and RSVP to reserve your place at the next Los Angeles Open House 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)
Duration | 9 Month |
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Available start dates |
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Weekly timetable | 4 daytime classes per week. Please contact us for scheduling options and details. |
Fees |
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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.