Music Production: Logic Pro

Program Overview

Taught by industry experts, it covers technical and creative skills, including recording, mixing, automation, and synthesis. The course emphasizes hands-on experience in professional studios and prepares students for careers as music producers, recording engineers, and more.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: This course is designed for those who want to launch a music production career using Logic Pro.
• Structure: The course covers a broad range of topics related to music production within Logic Pro.
Students will learn both technical and creative skills, including:
• Recording and editing MIDI and audio
• Pre-production considerations
• Drum programming
• Mixing
• Audio effects processing
• Automation and arrangement techniques
• Course Schedule: The course is 3 months long and takes place on Mondays, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
• Modules:
• Music Production (Logic):
• The Production Process
• Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony Production
• Drum Programming
• Pre-Production and File Management Techniques
• MIDI and Audio Processing Techniques
• Flex Time & Flex Pitch
• Introduction to Synthesis and Sampling
• Track Arrangement & Automation
• Mixing & Exporting
• MIDI Controllers and MIDI Mapping

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The course is taught by expert lecturers who have worked with renowned artists like Sophie Ellis Bextor, Armin Van Buuren, Bjork, and Depeche Mode.
• Faculty: Some of the lecturers include Jacques Jenkins, Doug McAvoy, Richard Boal, and Will Whisson.
• Unique Approaches: The course emphasizes practical experience in fully equipped studios with industry-standard hardware and software.
Classes are small to ensure individual attention from lecturers.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Music Producer
• Recording Engineer
• Mix Engineer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Editor
• Music Arranger
• Film/TV Music Composer
• Remixer
• Artist/Performer
• Singer/Songwriter
• Studio Manager
• A&R/Label Manager
• Opportunities: The course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in music production.
• Outcomes: Point Blank has a strong alumni network, including successful artists like Patrick Topping, Arjun, Spoony, Madam X, Pete Tong, Goldie, Claude VonStroke, Aluna Francis, and Leona Lewis.

Other:

• The course is taught at Point Blank's London campus, which is located in Shoreditch, a hub of London music venues and bars.
• The studios are equipped with industry-standard technology, including a 48-channel SSL Duality Delta and an Audient 8024 mixing console.
• Students have access to the facilities 7 days a week during term time.
• Point Blank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ, and other industry partners.