Songwriting is the backbone of the music industry. In Point Blank's Songwriting course you'll spend time in the studio with professional songwriters who have worked with major artists. You'll learn how contemporary songs are put together and what makes them successful. If you want to write songs and make a living from your music, then it's essential that you have an understanding of music theory, composition, lyric-writing and arrangement techniques. We also look at the music industry and explore copyright, publishing, and promotion. Practical exercises form an integral part of this course and students are expected to be able to play an instrument or have some experience in music production software such as Ableton Live or Logic Pro. To take the next step in your songwriting career, call an Admissions Advisor 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 course!
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, PBLA Music Production & Sound Design Diploma graduate
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 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.
Point Blank LA's next Open House and free Guest Masterclass are coming up soon on Thursday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP and reserve your place at the event. If you are unable to attend, please contact us here to schedule a private studio tour.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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."
| Duration | 3 Months |
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| Available start dates |
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| Weekly timetable | 1 daytime class per week. Contact us for details. |
| Fees |
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| $1,995 paid in full |
| $50 reg fee + balance of $1,945 |
| $50 reg fee + $680 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.