Course summary

Do you dream of writing the perfect song? Are you an artist who wants to develop your style and musical identity? Our songwriting programme will provide you with the platform to write, create, produce and market your music - all delivered by industry professionals who have worked with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna. This course is for anyone looking to become a songwriter, music producer, vocal producer, songwriter for film/TV, composer among many other occupations within the industry. The course will include a Songwriting Bootcamp where you will collaborate with fellow students and professional songwriters to help hone your unique style whilst preparing you for your professional portfolio . The course will instil the basic principles of songwriting before developing a variety of advanced techniques reflecting industry standard practice, such as stylistic composition and production, the art of lyric and melody writing, including the importance of collaboration and writing to a brief. The aim is to foster learners into professional music practitioners with a thorough understanding of the creative music industry. Therefore, learning will cover all areas of Music Production, Marketing and Branding and industry essentials. You will learn: Music Production (Ableton Live or Logic Pro), Songwriting Principles, Audio Recording, Music Composition, Songwriting Styles, Lyrics, Studio Vocal Production, Melody Writing, Art of Mixing, Co-Writing & Collaboration, Advanced Compostion, Writing to Brief, Songwriting Bootcamp, Professional Portfolio, Music Entrepreneur. 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. Please note that this degree programme is currently subject to validation by Middlesex University.