Want a formal education in electronic music production?
Sometimes, if you really want to learn a skill quickly and comprehensively, it’s best to take a formal class led by an expert instructor. Not only do these professionals know what they’re doing, but being in a formal class setting will give you more structure and hold you accountable to complete your work consistently. As I’ve said before, losing interest and not routinely working on your production skills can make it hard to make any progress. So, depending on your own financial situation and seriousness about becoming an expert in music production, you might be interested to know that there are tons of music production schools out there to learn how to produce in a more formal and serious classroom setting.
This stuff isn’t really for the absolute beginner on a budget however, as these are generally smaller group classrooms, or online classes that need to pay for a professional instructor. However, if you’re really serious about becoming a music production professional, and eventually have the ambitions of creating and making a living off of your own music, you may consider this to be your tuition expense.
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Music Production
United States
- International Academy of Design and Technology
- Texas State University – San Marcos
- Full Sail University
- Berklee School of Music
- McNally Smith College of Music
- Indiana University Bloomington
- University of Hartford
- University of New Haven
- American University
U.K. & Europe
- SAE Institute
- School of Sound Recording
- FutureWorks School of Media
- Point Blank
- Alchemea
- The Recording Workshop
- London School of Sound
- University of Salford
- Manchester Midi School
- University of London – Queen Mary
- Thames Valley University
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Derby
- University of Wolverhampton
- University of Surrey
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Hertfordshire
Australia
If a full, 4-year degree is not your thing, there are plenty of shorter programs that can teach you everything in much less time.
Associate Degrees in Music Production
- IPR Institute Minnesota
- Full Sail University
- McNally College of Music
- Long Beach City College
- Los Angeles Film School
- The Art Institute of Seattle
Music Production Certificates
- Conservatory of Recording Arts
- The Recording Connection
- Institute of Audio Research
- Musician’s Institute
- McNally College of Music
- San Diego Mesa College
- The Los Angeles Recording School
Online Music Production Schools
- Point Blank Online
Online version of the reputable Point Blank in U.K. - Dubspot Online
Based out of New York
Software-specific programs offered - Pyrimid Training
Experienced online training program
8-month “core training” program - Berklee Music Online
Extrememly high reputation as a music school
Online Professional certificate programs
I know this isn’t a completely comprehensive list – yet. This is going to be a dynamic and actively updated article, so check back soon for a more complete list. At the same time, if you hear of a school we don’t know about, feel free to drop us a note in the comments.
