The 3-month Sound Design & Mixing Award program is for more advanced producer-engineers. It will take you on a journey into two areas which are key to establishing your identity in music: sound design and mixing. Two days per week, in an intimate group setting, you'll learn how to use Ableton Live in advanced and creative ways to further enhance your sound design techniques and mixing abilities. Each workstation includes a Push controller, Ableton Live, Native Instruments Komplete, a Kontrol S49 keyboard, and Output's excellent REV instrument suite. All of Point Blank's classes are designed to inspire and motivate you while highlighting possible paths to success in the music industry. With the experienced and friendly Point Blank staff at our West Coast facility, class sizes are strictly limited, so early booking is strongly advised. To take the next step in your career by completing the Sound Design & Mixing Award, call an 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!
I have learned so much from this module and my lecturer is absolutely amazing. I came from not knowing much about mixing to getting a full understanding of all the tools to make a record. I have used all the resources I learned…it was challenging, which is what I needed to push me out of my comfort zone. Antoine, BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
We host Open Houses regularly! Come visit our Silver Lake campus, attend a free masterclass, and get a taste of what you can expect in our programs. Open Houses are a perfect opportunity to check out our studios and learn more about our BPPE-approved classes in music production, DJing, mixing, mastering, sound design, singing, songwriting, and more. Open Houses include tours of our state-of-the-art facilities at Mack Sennett Studios, track feedback sessions, Ableton giveaways, and more. Admissions Advisors and Student Reps will answer any questions you may have.
Click here to register for Point Blank LA's next Open House on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
An Ableton Certified Trainer and Pioneer DJ Battle Championship winner, Mecha (Mikhail Arce-Ignacio) is a versatile producer, engineer, music director, DJ and live electronic performer.
Nathaniel Morse was the winner of Redbull's first United States "3style" DJ battle in LA. He was awarded “Best DJ in LA” and then “Best DJ in America” by the Sun Times in 2014 & 2015 respectively.
An organizer of the Moontribe Collective, dela Moon’s full-bodied drum & bass and halftime is a signature of the LA underground. She's played EDC, Boom, Rainbow Serpent, and is a DJ Mag “Emerging Artist You Need To Hear.”
DJ ShanLynn is a DJ, VJ, and producer who mixes old school, pop, hip-hop, nu-disco, electronica, remixes, and mash-ups in her open-format sets. Her clients include Macy’s, ABC, Aveda, UMG, Forever 21, Loreal, Mercedes Benz, etc.
Starting out in the '80s, Dave's incredible adventures include Lee Scratch Perry, Psychic TV, Anne Clark, ONU Sound System, Andy Weatherall, Billy Ray Martin, and countless other albums and live projects.
Owner of Mosaic Music, George has a master's degree in Music Theory & Recording and has produced countless artists including Jazmarae, Johanna Chase, Jerett Samples, Fuzz Mutt, Seanote, Soltree, and more.
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.
An award-winning composer-producer, Grant's mix of "That's Christmas to Me" by Pentatonix has over 25 million Spotify plays. He's worked with Amazon & Sesame Studios and on platinum albums and Emmy-nominated TV shows.
Owner of Frogtown Sound, Paris is Point Blank LA's resident mastering engineer. He has mastered music by a slew of LA artists, including Polartropica, Minzy, Street Joy, and Molly Moore's new hit track "Zero Sum Game."
Grammy Award winner Carol de Leon has bachelor's and master's degrees in voice performance from UC Riverside and CSU Northridge and deep experience as a recording artist, choir director, and singing instructor.
A producer and film composer who attended UCLA, Columbia, & Juilliard, Albert has performed on NBC’s The Voice and KROQ’s OC Music Awards and at venues including Disney Hall, The Broad Stage, Royce Hall, and Catalina's.
| Duration | 3 Months |
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| Available start dates |
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| Weekly timetable | 2 classes per week. Some classes can be taken as evening sessions. Contact us for details. |
| Fees |
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| $3,790 paid in full |
| $100 reg fee + balance of $3,690 |
| $100 reg fee + $1,290 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! 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, your class will meet once per week for 4 hours (with a 15-minute break included) at one of the following session times:
MORNING SESSION: 10:00am – 2:00pm
AFTERNOON SESSION: 2:30pm – 6:30pm
EVENING SESSION: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Certain programs may contain up to 4 courses per quarter, so be sure to check the "Key Info" section on each program page to know 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.
Non-USA students wishing to study with us can currently apply for courses no longer than six months in length. Therefore we recommend you check out the Music Production & Sound Design Diploma which is the perfect programme for non-USA students wishing to spend six creative months in Los Angeles studying music production with Point Blank. More information for International Students can be found here.
Students from the USA can enrol via the website in the usual way.
If you have further questions, don't be shy! Just contact one of our friendly Admissions Officers who will be more than happy to help.