Musicianship for Producers Award
Master musicianship like the pros
Master musicianship like the pros
This program bundles together both levels of Point Blank’s unique Musicianship for Producers course series. All of the most important aspects of musicianship necessary to produce modern music are covered, including ear training, sight-reading, rhythm training, transcription, and diatonic harmony. The program is taught by professional musicians with extensive real-world industry experience. The Musicianship for Producers Award is designed to develop a strong understanding of the building blocks of music, equip students with a basic range of effective musicianship skills, and instill confidence and facility in production, composition, songwriting, and critical listening. Students will learn a range of specialist techniques which will help them further develop their skills as well-rounded musicians, thus widening the scope for work opportunities within the music industry. In addition to the instructional time, students may access our fully-furnished studios for practice outside of class hours.
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Point Blank LA is proud to offer partner discounts and exclusive features to students in our LA School. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us to start your singing career today!
| Duration | 2 Terms | |
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| Available start dates | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Weekly timetable | One 2-hour class each week for 20 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots available. Contact us for details. | |
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Acclaimed songwriter, pianist, and music director for America's Got Talent, X Factor, Paw Patrol, and more.
AKA Neia Jane, Chloe is an alternative rock/pop singer, songwriter, and producer and graduate of Berklee College of Music, studied Songwriting and Music Business. She released her debut album “Magic & Honey” in 2019 and has been releasing new music ever since.
Multi-instrumentalist producer, recorded & toured with Weezer, Nada Surf, Spain, Ozma, Sanglorians, and more. Bachelor's & master's degrees in music from UCLA & Cal State LA. Composer for Lifetime TV show American Princess.
Composer, songwriter, producer, who co-founded alternative pop band The Twigs. Multi-instrumentalist on keyboard, voice, guitar, bass, uke, and perc. Toured with Jane’s Addiction, The Mars Volta, Lisa Marie Presley, Bitter:Sweet, others.
Multi-instrumentalist composer on guitar, bass, keyboard, and electronics who works in an electro jazz fusion style. Studied at Berklee, U of Maryland, & U of North Texas. Peep his recent record "Odd Times."
Nathaniel Nutter writes and produces under the name Savah and Lost Triibe, and has performed music for over 10 years. He has accrued millions of streams on his independent releases on Spotify and has over 5 years of music teaching experience.
I just want to say what an amazing, enlightening experience it was to study at Point Blank. Not only gaining the knowledge, but also the know-how, expertise, and help from the instructors. - Joana, Point Blank student
Latin Grammy Award nominee Bryan Dotel has had great success as a Tropical Reggaeton producer 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.
| Fees (US) |
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| $1,490 payment in full |
| $200 reg fee + $1,390 per term |
| $200 reg fee + $480 per month |
| See details during the enrollment process. |
If you pay tuition in full upon enrollment, you save up to 20% over installment plans. See the enrollment process for more details.
Students in this program enjoy exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
None at all! You can successfully pass the course using the electronic pianos and keyboards provided to you on pointblank's campus. However, owning a digital keyboard or MIDI keyboard controller (49 keys minimum) or an acoustic piano (normally 88 keys) is highly recommended so that you can practice at home. All other equipment you need will be provided on campus. If you decide to buy additional equipment, we will be happy to facilitate student discounts for you with leading industry partners.
For each 10-week course in musicianship, piano, guitar, or bass, classes normally meet once per week for 2 hours on a weekday in one of the following timeslots:
Class schedules are confirmed and released two weeks prior to the start of each quarter. Please 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 six to seven days a week, giving you valuable time in the studio to practice your musicianship or instrumental exercises and reinforce your new skills outside of class sessions.
Our students have many options for housing accommodations near pointblank Los Angeles. Please visit our Student Accommodation page or Contact an Admissions Advisor 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 Advisor to see what scheduling options are available by calling +1 (323) 594-8740 or by completing the Contact Us form.
International students have different options for attending pointblank 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 on our International Students USA page. Please call +1 (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us for assistance.
If you have further questions, please contact an Admissions Advisor or call us directly at +1 (323) 594-8740. You may also review the pointblank Music School Catalog for complete information about our programs and policies.