Music Production & Sound Design Master Diploma
Master the art of music production
Master the art of music production
Enroll in the Music Production & Sound Design Master Diploma, where you’ll go on an comprehensive, practical, and highly enjoyable journey into the process of creating music from start to finish. Taught and developed by professionals who’ve worked with the likes of Skrillex, Pharrell, Amy Winehouse and more, this cutting-edge college-level program will show you writing, recording, mixing, and mastering in order to create your own professional-grade portfolio of tracks.
Point Blank has made extra efforts to ensure as far as possible that our students experience the same student life in the virtual world as they do on campus, and we are proud to offer exclusive features to our LA students. Enroll now by calling (323) 594-870 or use our Contact Form, and get your music production career started.
Whether you're looking to break into the music industry or are an experienced professional keen to take your skills to the next level, this short quiz will help you identify personal strengths and find out what motivates you, whilst providing important information about our courses so that you can make a well-informed decision about your future. The quiz will only take a few minutes complete.
| Duration | 1 Year | |
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| Available start dates | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Weekly timetable | 3 daytime classes per week. Please contact us for scheduling options and details. | |
| Have questions? Check the FAQ's for quick answers. | ||
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.
I am so grateful to Point Blank for everything I learned! I started as a complete beginner, with no skills at all. Now I know how to build my own tracks from the ground up, make them sound great, mix them down and release them. The instructors are so knowledgeable and love to share their skills, and the staff always makes sure we have everything we need. Coming to Point Blank was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone. - Anna, Music Production & Sound Design graduate
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.
| Fees |
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| $250 reg fee + $4,185 per term |
| $250 reg fee + $1,465 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. |
Point Blank students enjoy a range of benefits and exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Point Blank is committed to making music education accessible to people of all backgrounds. We are delighted to offer our scholarships, grants and financial support systems in order to support this commitment. These include a range of awards that aim to nurture talent as well as provide access to our courses for those in under-represented groups.
You can find a range of scholarships, bursaries and financial support systems on offer by accessing our dedicated scholarships page.
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.