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MUSIC PRODUCTION (1 WEEK)

Music Production (1 week)

This Music Production course will take students through elements of songwriting, production techniques, sequencing and recording in Logic, mixing, and mastering. Alongside practical and challenging projects, our professional instructors will also give students valuable insight into the music industry and advice around promotion and releasing your own music.

Develop your skills in: Songwriting | Sequencing | Recording | Mixing | Mastering | Promotion

DATES & FEES

Course Location
CSVPA Cambridge

Course Length
1 week

Course Dates

Sunday 6th July 2025

Sunday 20th July 2025

Price
£1,990 (one week)

ABOUT THIS COURSE

COURSE BENEFITS

LEARN FROM MUSIC PROFESSIONALS

Our lecturers are all working professionals who will bring valuable industry experience to the programme.

BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY

Through workshops, classes and group work you will become familiar with the skills and knowledge that will serve as a perfect starting point for future education in Music Production. During the course you will become familiar with Songwriting and Production Skills, paired with real-world discussions about promotion and releasing your own music.

PROGRESSION AT CSVPA

Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London (UAL)  Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses (if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course).

PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

This course is taught in English, and students are asked to communicate with each other in English, giving you the perfect opportunity to practice your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.

COURSE OUTCOMES

You will have written an original song, as well as learned to sequence and live record elements of your original song.

You will learn basic mixing and post-production (mastering) techniques.

You will have the opportunity to discuss other aspects of the music industry such as the processes of releasing music and promoting yourself.

You will have enjoyed the creative development achieved while rehearsing and recording original music.

ENTRY

Age
14-18 years old

Who is it for
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 18 years who is interested in music production. Completion of the course can enable progression on to our Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses, awarded by University of the Arts London.

English Level
Minimum English standard: International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate – Advanced level of English

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Week 1 1st Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2nd Sunday
Breakfast (time) Arrival, induction and campus tour Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Morning 08:00 - 12:00 Arrival, induction and campus tour Introduction to the course – games and exercises to promote confidence and to meet each other. Continuing with your original song. Developing melody. How to support with harmony and rhythm. Basics of music theory within songwriting. Songwriting and sequencing continued. Recording sessions. Individual and group work in studio. Any final adjustments to the original song. Finalise mixing and mastering of original song. Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) Departure
Lunch 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Departure
Afternoon 13:00 - 16:00 Arrival, induction and campus tour Basics of songwriting. Style and how to create a melody. Continue songwriting. Introduction to sequencing. Songwriting and recording demo. Setting up microphones and initial recordings of original work. Introduction to mixing. How to mix your song with consideration of its original element. Sharing session, performances, and awarding certificates. Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) Departure
Dinner 16:30 - 18:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Departure
Evening 19:30 - 22:00 Evening Activities City View Ferris Wheel Bowling / Rock Climbing Talent Show Cinema CSVPA Disco Free Evening Departure