Music Production & DJ Diploma
Become a professional DJ/Producer
Become a professional DJ/Producer
Not all DJs can produce their own music, but those who can will enjoy more opportunities throughout their career than those who cannot. Just ask our expert lecturers who have worked with Pharell Williams, N.E.R.D, The Black Eyed Peas, Swedish House Mafia and more. After studying this course, you will be ready to step inside the music industry to begin a range of careers including music producer, resident/freelance DJ, sound designer, remixer, sound engineer to name a few.
You will learn: Music Production (Logic or Ableton), Music Composition, Music Industry, Essential DJ Skills, Creative DJ Skills, Production Styles, Creative Production & Remix, Art of Mixing, Sound Design, Electronic Music Performance, Mastering, Advanced DJ Skills.
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, including our Pioneer-sponsored DJ studio.
| Duration | 9 Months | |
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| Available start dates | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Weekly timetable | 4 classes per week. Please check the FAQs below for more details. | |
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Darren Henry, a.k.a Quest, is a pioneer of the UK Dubstep sound since its inception back in the early 2000s, with releases on top tier labels including Deep Medi Music and Dub Police.
Aka Mr Dex. DJ'd with Ghostface & Raekwon (Wu-Tang), Omar, Estelle, Sway, Scratch Perverts and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Hosts The DeX Files weekly on itch.fm/live. Member of ‘A Bunch of Deckheads’ DJ agency.
Shorty has a long history in radio, youth work and live events. Currently a resident DJ at the world famous cHip sHop in Brixton, and co-founder of More Than Music (MTM) who focus on youth work with at-risk and vulnerable young people.
J-Fresh is a BBC Radio 1Xtra mix resident, Ministry of Sound music curator, DJ, broadcaster and producer with support from BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, GRM Daily & Spotify Editorials.
Resident DJ for Goldie's Metalheadz label, presenter at 1Xtra, Radio 1 & Ministry of Sound. Recorded/remixed for Goldie, Roni Size, Guy Called Gerald, Trey Songz, Chipmunk, Nas & Damian Marley.
It has been a pleasure studying at Point Blank! I am super impressed by your courses as well as the tutors. Since studying at Point Blank I have managed to get DJ gigs in a few places in London and one in Ibiza, and I couldn't have done this without the course at Point Blank. I would especially like to mention Nigel Dex Hosten who delivered a great DJ course. - Roberto, DJ student
Spoony is a legend in UK dance music having brought garage to the masses in 2000 as part of the Dreem Team. He's since gone on to become a staple on Five Live but proved he's always learning by enrolling at PB!
| Fees (UK) | Saving over monthly instalments | ||
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| £12,990 payment in full | £1,970 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £4,745 per term | £525 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £1,640 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.
Point Blank students enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Depending on your programme, certain pieces of hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies at Point Blank. 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 programmes taught by Point Blank. 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 for your home studio, remember that Point Blank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, 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.
This is a full time course and students should undertake at least 10 hours of study per module per week. This time includes lectures, 1-2-1 sessions with our lecturers, studio bookings, and self-study. Students can work whilst taking the course. We recommend students work no more than 15 hours per week.
Non-UK students cannot enrol in this course since it is not accredited. If you take the accredited route by applying for example to the BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering (2 year) which is validated by Middlesex University, you will need a Student Visa. For more information, please visit our International Students page here. Students from the UK can enrol via the application form on the website in the usual way.
If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a course advisor who will be happy to help.