Music Entrepreneur (Online)

Design successful digital music releases

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Overview

Plan and execute a digital music release in Point Blank's online Music Entrepreneur course. Guided by your instructor, you'll run the project as a company with board meetings, budgeting, reports, marketing meetings, talent sourcing, and more. Working closely with your lecturer, you'll explore topics such as mastering works, industry relationship development, project management, budgeting, planning digital releases, and promotion. You'll also gain access to a range of masterclasses from industry professionals, making the Music Entrepreneur module your transition into the music industry.

By studying online, you gain access to live personalized 1-2-1 tutorials with your instructors, industry professionals who have helped shape the careers of some of the most successful names in music. You’ll also be able to take part in guest speaker events, access Point Blank’s successful in-house record label, and join our global alumni network. Enroll Now and fire up your career in the music industry.

Key Info

Available start dates	2022	2023
Duration	3 months
Available start dates	October 3	January 9 April 10 July 10 October 2
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MODULES

Your Online Learning Experience

As part of your course you will get access to a range of Online Learning features to help you in your studies. We've enhanced our exclusive 1-2-1 sessions in order to provide you with individual time to speak to your lecturers and share your projects. You’ll get advice on your 1-2-1 tutorial exercises, course materials, recap key techniques, gain industry tips, and be able to ask any questions you want. You'll also benefit from our purpose-built Virtual Learning Environment, which allows you to connect with the wider Point Blank community, and study at the time and place that suits you.

Learn music production from the comfort of your own home with our online courses

Take a tour of our Online Courses with our Course Advisor Luc Bennette, as he covers some key questions about studying online

Learn more about our 1-2-1 private tutorials with lecturers via Zoom

Expert Lecturers

Bridget Amofah Music Industry

Lead vocalist with Rudimental, played Glastonbury and Jools Holland. Replaced KT Tunstall in Oi Va Voi, also worked with The Nextmen, Basement Jaxx & The Earlies.

Max Heyes Sound Engineering/Mixing

Credits include Paul Weller, Oasis, Primal Scream, Jamiroquai and Massive Attack. Co-produced The Doves #1 album 'The Last Broadcast'. Mixed Primal Scream's 'XTRMNTR'. Helped develop La Roux.

Linton Bennett Music Composition

Linton aka Stepz composes/produces for Dido, Warren G, All Saints, Jamelia & Imogen Heap to name a few. He’s been active in the music industry for 3 decades and signed to Motown in the US.

Ellie Lawson Music Industry

Championed by Ellen Degeneres once she signed to Atlantic Records in the USA, Ellie has had a 5-year sponsorship with Quicksilver, as well as achieving many top-10 Beatport Trance releases.

Julian Peake Intro to Production

Julian has scored global hit records as one half of Stretch & Vern and Reflekt & has written for Kylie Minogue, Little Boots & Dirty Vegas as a Sony/ATV-signed writer.

Nick Hunt Sound Engineering

Producer/Engineer/Sound Designer with over 30 years of experience. Worked with Dave Stewart at The Church. Credits include Gary Barlow, Gene, Warm Jets, Placebo, Boy George, D’Influence amongst many others.

Hear from one of our students

My online Music Industry module was a very slick, well-presented, and engaging introduction to the music business. It clearly explained how the industry operates, how to develop a career, and gave confidence in pursuing a job in the music industry. My lecturer was personable and professional throughout, the resources were invaluable, and the response time was just as good as being in a classroom physically. Excellent module! Looking forward to the next. - Oberon, Music Industry student

Fees

Fees
$875 payment in full
$50 reg fee + balance of $825
$50 reg fee + $275 per month
Monthly installment plans are subject to a nominal fee already included in the price above. See details during the enrollment process.

Discounts

Point Blank students enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:

50% off Ableton Live 11 Suite
70% off Eventide plugins
55% off Roland Cloud Ultimate
35% off selected Waves bundles

Global Alumni

Aluna Francis

Aluna Francis is half of AlunaGeorge. She studied production at PB before taking off to chart success with 'You Know You Like It' & No.1 hit 'White Noise' with Disclosure. Check out her awesome video.

Claude VonStroke

Dirtybird boss Claude says: "I took a class with Point Blank in Ableton Live. It was awesome learning bass production!" The bass don was recently voted the No.1 DJ in USA! Watch him review PB above.

Leona Lewis

Everyone knows Leona from X Factor. Before she won it, Leona wowed her fellow students on our Singing Course. "Her talent was obvious" said her instructor, "and her success thoroughly deserved."

Pete Tong

Godfather of Dance Music and long-time friend of Point Blank Pete Tong, founder of BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix and worldwide DJ superstar, learned Native Instruments Maschine with the team here in London.

Goldie

We taught Goldie something he didn't know already - Ableton Live! The legend drops in from time to time & recently invited PB students to a VIP drum recording session at Assault & Battery studios.

Patrick Topping

'The World's Biggest Tech House Producer!' Secured three Beatport #1s: ‘Get Beasty’, ‘Forget’ & ‘Voicemail’. Also owns two DJ Awards & DJ Mag’s ‘Best Tune’. Championed by Pete Tong & Annie Mac.

Madam X

DJ, label head, club impresario. Mixing grime, techno, bass, garage, Madam X is adept at playing huge crowds or 100-cap basements. Hosts shows on Radio 1, Rinse & NTS. She is multi-faceted and unique.

Arjun

With 1,500,000 Facebook followers, Sri-Lankan born Arjun is a South Asian pop superstar. His single ‘I’ll Be Waiting” charted at #1 on iTunes India and spent 30 weeks on the BBC Asian Download Chart.

Spoony

Spoony is a legend in UK dance music having brought garage to the masses in 2000 as part of the Dreem Team. He's since gone on to become a staple on Five Live but proved he's always learning by enrolling at PB!

FAQS

How do the online courses work?

Studying online with Point Blank is a completely unique experience and unlike any other online program. You are personally guided by an expert industry professional instructor and provided with regular opportunities to discuss and submit your work to get valuable feedback and analysis on your music:

Masterclasses: Live two-hour group sessions once a week for 10 weeks in each course, where the whole class is online with the instructor, recorded for you to watch back. Delivered from the US from 5:30pm-7:30pm PST on a weeknight.
1-2-1 Sessions: Live 1-2-1 tutorial sessions (30 minutes each) between you and your expert instructor every two weeks, which you can record yourself on request. Plus, additional opportunities to meet in 1-2-1 sessions with a range of specialist instructors. You will need at attend at least three out of the five 1-2-1 sessions offered and submit the final assignment(s) for a passing grade in order to pass each course and complete your program.
All live interaction is recordable for you to revisit at your leisure along, with hours of pre-recorded video and a wealth of written content and downloadable resources.

Can I sample a course for free before enrolling?

Yes! If you would like to get a closer look what it's like to study online at Point Blank, please try out a free sample course here.

What materials do I get with this program?

Over 30 hours of high-quality video tutorials
30 Live Group Masterclasses with your instructor and the whole class
15 Live 1-2-1 Tutorial Sessions with just you and your instructor
Comprehensive, well-written course notes
Exclusive resources created by Point Blank
2 years of access to our Virtual Learning Environment
24/7 access to our Forum
The opportunity to submit your tracks to our record label, Point Blank Recordings, distributed by Beatport, iTunes, Juno Download, and Amazon

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. This course caters to students who have little or no prior knowledge. Students with prior production experience can also greatly benefit from Point Blank's world-renowned courses.

What are the requirements for admission?

Admission into any college-level program at Point Blank requires that the prospective student:

Be 18 years of age or older (under age 18 may be accepted only with signed parental consent)
Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
Be provided a current Point Blank Music School Catalog
Sign a School Performance Fact Sheet and an Enrollment Agreement for their program

What equipment do I need to take this course?

Computer

What support do I get during this program?

Throughout your program you will be instructed and supported by our expert team of professional music instructors. You will be able to contact them via the student forum, raise any issues that you may encounter in your courses, and receive a timely response. All of the instructors are highly experienced in making music and/or have in-depth knowledge of the music business and will be able to offer valuable advice and guidance. You will also be able to participate in weekly online masterclasses where you can raise specific questions related to the course(s) you are currently taking.