Master your singing and performance skills
This is an intense course designed for those looking to perfect their vocals and create professional sounding tracks. The programme has been designed and delivered by industry experts who have worked with Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna, so you’ll know you’re in the right hands. After 6 months you’ll be ready to begin your career as a singer/songwriter, music producer, vocal producer, lyricist, composer and many other vocations within the industry.
You will learn: Music Production (Ableton Live or Logic Pro), Music Composition, Music Industry, Singing, Vocal Musicianship, Advanced Singing, Art of Mixing, Studio Vocal Production, Electronic Music Production, Advanced Composition, and Showcase.
Point Blank classes are small to ensure you receive ample 1-2-1 time with your lecturers. Our studios are located in Shoreditch—a global hub of London music venues and bars—and include industry-standard, state-of-the-art technology, from microphones to mixing desks.
International students looking to study in London with a 6-month visa are also able to book this course.
Book a tour of our brand new 30,000 square foot campus including our SSL studios, student performance hub and Pioneer DJ studios shown below. Apply now to be one of the first to step into this exciting new world of music creation!
| Duration | 2 Terms | |
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| Available start dates | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Weekly timetable | Four Classes per week. Please check the FAQs at the bottom of the course page for more details. | |
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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.
Musician, singer and trained audio engineer, specialising in object-based 3D sound for motion picture and commercial music production. Anna is an Ableton Certified Trainer and NI Product Specialist.
Known as 'BB', Roberta has trained in singing for more than 15 years. She's a highly regarded vocal coach in both the UK and EU, with her own breakthrough method in developing voices.
What I went on to do – you couldn’t understand how beneficial it was for me to come and study with Point Blank and get the technical knowledge I needed first. - Benny Scarrs, Point Blank graduate and artist manager for Dave (Mercury Prize Winner)
Singing course student Lola Saunders is the second pointblank graduate to go on to perform on the famous X Factor stage. The first? One of the most famous winners of all time – Leona Lewis.
Basheba has received backing from SBTV, Afro Punk, Mobo & Vevo and radio support from BBC London, Radio 1, Radio 1 Xtra, Kiss FM & Capital Xtra. She has also been featured on MTV UK & US.
| Fees (UK) | Saving over monthly instalments | ||
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| £9,995 payment in full | £1,575 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £5,395 per term | £580 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £1,895 per month | |||
| See details during the enrolment process for more information on fees and international student pricing. | |||
Pay in full upon enrolment and save up to 20% over paying in instalments. See the enrolment process for more details.
pointblank students enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Depending on your programme, certain hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies. To help with your independent learning and assessment work, you will need to have access to this equipment outside of the campus. However, if you are able to attend classes on campus, this equipment will be available to use either in class or by booking practice time. Note that you have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks). Please visit this page which lists the hardware and software you are required to own for each programme. Where you may choose to study online (distance learning), this equipment will be essential to your studies and assignment work. If for any reason you cannot afford to purchase an essential item, you may be eligible for financial support via the hardship fund. More information about this can be found here. If you wish to buy equipment or software, pointblank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Serato, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.
Each module requires your attendance at one daytime class which will be 3 or 4 hours long depending on the module. Your timetable will be confirmed a week before the start of each term. If you have specific timetable requests, please contact us before booking and we will do our best to arrange your classes at times that suit you. In addition to classes, students are expected to schedule sufficient practice time each week. The studio facilities are open to you 7 days a week gaining you valuable studio time and reinforcing the skills learned in class. Students can also book regular 1-2-1 sessions with our lecturers outside of class time.
Yes, you can. However, it is important to keep in mind that this is a full time course and you will need to dedicate at least 10 hours of independent study per module per week. You can work during your course, you will need to check your visa, but in general, you will be allowed to work 20 hours a week maximum during term time and you will be able to engage in full time employment outside of term time.
This course can be taken by any student (UK or International). However, this course has been curated specifically with Non-UK students in mind. If you are a Non-UK student, you will need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a course advisor who will be happy to help.
