Music Production & Audio Engineering Diploma
Become a pro music producer and audio engineer
Become a pro music producer and audio engineer
Grow your passion in either 12 or 9 months with Point Blank’s Music Production and Audio Engineering Diploma. Learn from professional music producers who’ve worked with the likes of Flying Lotus, Skrillex, The Crystal Method, and many more.
You'll also take part in studio mentoring sessions with A&R Director Kwame Kwaten who has 33 years experience in the music industry working with the likes of Jay-Z, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones, and Seal to name a few. Here at Point Blank we make it our priority to connect you to the music industry as you begin your journey, and engage our students with free masterclasses, events, and networking opportunities. You'll cover everything you need to get your music ready for release, from music production basics to advanced mixing and mastering. Benefit from our state-of-the-art Los Angeles facilities featuring industry standard software and equipment including a 32-channel SSL Origin mixing console.
*For our shorter 9 month course, click Enroll Now and choose the more rigorous "Intensive Format" in Step 1.
Spaces are limited to 16 students per class, so enrol now to guarantee your place!
Point Blank offers exclusive features and partner discounts to students in our LA School. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or contact us to get started!
Duration | 1 Year or 9 Months | ||
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Available start dates | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Weekly timetable | 3 or 4 classes per week. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions available. Contact us for details. | ||
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Have questions? Check the FAQ's for quick answers. |
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
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$250 reg fee + $4,610 per term |
$250 reg fee + $1,615 per month |
The fees shown above are for the Regular Format (12 months). Monthly installment plans include a nominal fee. For the Intensive Format (9 months) fees and further details, see the enrollment process. |
Students in this program receive software included with tuition and enjoy exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Point Blank is committed to making music education accessible to people of all backgrounds. To uphold this commitment, we are delighted to offer our students ample opportunities for financial support. These include scholarships that aim to nurture talent as well as grants which provide increased access to our courses for those in under-represented groups.
View the full range of opportunities by accessing our dedicated Scholarships & Financial Support page linked below:
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 323.594.8740 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 323.594.8740 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 323.594.8740 or contact us for assistance.
If you have further questions, don't be shy! Just call 323.594.8740 or contact one of our friendly Admissions Advisors who will be more than happy to help.