Mastery in Music Production
Two Year Program
For aspiring music producers who want the most comprehensive education in music production.
Mastery in Music Production
Prepare for a career as a music producer at The Collective Global Vision with our highest level of technical and artistic music education.
Small Class Environment
Get extra individualized attention from NYC’s top producers and teachers.
1-on-1 Private Lessons
Your anchor teacher will guide you through your program in weekly mentorship sessions.
Collaborations with Pros
Get in the studio with NYC-based vocalists, instrumentalists, and producers.
Program Cost
$55,000
By the end of your program you will be able to:
Produce using industry-standard DAWs and studio equipment
Learn Ableton Live and Logic Pro
Use innovative and time-tested studio recording techniques
Master digital, analog, and combined signal flows
Effectively apply music theory to your production process
Communicate your ideas to other musicians and work more efficiently
Use advanced sound design, mixing, and mastering techniques
Get inspired by new sounds and put the finishing touches on your tracks
Collaborate and manage projects in the studio
Find your role and become a creative leader
Navigate the music industry
Learn dealmaking, licensing, and current industry trends
Promote your brand
Learn dealmaking, licensing, and current industry trends
2 Years
of well-rounded music education
476 Hours
of guided learning with a music industry professional
Daily
access to the facility and production gear
Weekly
networking and workshop events
The Final Project
The EP Challenge
As your capstone experience, you will use everything you learned throughout the Mastery in Music Production Program to create your own EP.
What you will accomplish with guidance from your teachers and peers:
Developing a project proposal including the EP’s genre, target audience, and marketing strategy
Composing and arranging three original tracks
Recording and editing each track
Mixing and mastering the EP to industry standards
Developing your release strategy
Designing a social media campaign to promote the EP
Drafting a budget for the project
Presenting the completed EP to a panel of school faculty and industry professionals
Your Curriculum
MUSIC THEORY FOR PRODUCERS: Music Theory for Producers is a hands-on, practical introduction to music theory tailored specifically for music producers and studio engineers. This course demystifies the fundamentals of music theory and shows you how to apply them directly to your work in the studio. Whether you’re creating beats, arranging tracks, or mixing, you’ll learn how to use theory as a creative tool to enhance your productions and streamline your workflow. Through a combination of clear explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, students will explore the essential elements of music theory—scales, chords, rhythm, melody, and song structure—and see how they function in contemporary music.
PIANO FOR PRODUCERS: Piano for Producers is a hands-on, practical course designed to help music producers and beatmakers develop essential piano skills for music production. Whether creating melodies, programming chords, or arranging tracks, the piano is one of the most powerful tools in a producer’s toolkit. This course focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of piano playing in a way that’s directly applicable to their work in the studio.
Through a combination of clear instruction, practical exercises, and real-world applications, students will learn how to play chords, scales, and melodies on the piano—and how to use these skills to enhance their productions. No prior piano experience is required; this course is designed to meet students where they are and help them build a strong foundation for their creative work.
PRODUCING IN THE DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION I: Producing in the Digital Audio Workstation is an introductory course designed to equip students with the fundamental skills and techniques needed for music production using either Ableton Live or Logic Pro. This course covers essential topics such as navigating the software interface, understanding basic audio and MIDI concepts, and utilizing both DAW’s powerful built-in instruments and effects. Students will learn to create, arrange, and mix their own tracks, exploring various genres and production styles. Through hands-on projects and practical exercises, this course aims to develop both technical proficiency and creative confidence, providing a solid foundation for both producers and musicians.
STUDIO RECORDING I: Explore the fundamentals of multitrack recording techniques and technology in Studio Recording I. This course covers the principles of sound recording, microphone placement, signal flow, and mixing. Students will gain hands-on experience in creating, editing, and mixing multitrack recordings, preparing them for professional audio production environments.
SOUND DESIGN TECHNIQUE I: Sound Design Technique I is an introductory course focused on creating and manipulating sounds using virtual synthesizers, with emphasis on wavetable VSTs like Vital and Serum. Students will explore the core elements of these software instruments, including oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and modulation matrices. Through hands-on projects, they’ll learn to craft a variety of sounds from scratch, developing skills in designing basses, leads, pads, and textures for electronic music production. By course end, students will have a solid foundation in VST-based sound design, preparing them for more advanced techniques in future studies.
ANCHOR TEACHER PRIVATE LESSONS: Anchor Private Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to complement and enhance the skills learned throughout the program. Whether students are looking to deepen their understanding of a specific topic, catch up on challenging material, or explore advanced concepts, these tailored sessions offer the flexibility to focus on individual needs and goals.
PIANO FOR PRODUCERS II: Piano for Producers II is an intermediate-level course designed to help aspiring producers deepen their piano skills and expand their creative possibilities in music production. Building on the foundational skills learned in Piano for Producers, this course challenges students to explore more advanced techniques, including complex chords, improvisation, and advanced harmony, all while maintaining a strong focus on practical applications in the studio. Through a combination of advanced instruction, hands-on exercises, and real-world projects, students will refine their piano playing and learn how to use these skills to create richer, more dynamic tracks.
PRODUCING IN THE DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION II: Building upon the foundational skills acquired in Producing in the Digital Audio Workstation I, this intermediate course delves deeper into the intricacies of music production using Ableton Live or Logic Pro. Students will explore advanced techniques in sound design, complex routing and signal flow, advanced MIDI programming, and sophisticated mixing and mastering processes. The course emphasizes the development of a unique production style through in-depth study of genre-specific techniques, advanced sound manipulation, and creative use of plugins and external hardware. Students will engage in collaborative projects, analyze professional productions, and refine their skills in arrangement and composition.
STUDIO RECORDING II: This advanced course focuses on capturing high-quality recordings of various instruments in a professional studio environment. Students will learn to select and utilize appropriate microphones, preamps, compressors, and equalizers to achieve optimal sound for different instruments and genres. The course covers advanced techniques for recording drums, guitars, bass, vocals, and acoustic instruments, with emphasis on signal chain optimization and creative use of analog hardware. Students will gain hands-on experience with outboard equipment, learning how to integrate these tools with digital workflows . Topics include parallel compression, hardware summing, and tape saturation techniques. Students will develop critical listening skills and learn to make informed decisions about equipment selection and signal processing to achieve professional-grade recordings.
SOUND DESIGN TECHNIQUE II: Sound Design Technique II builds upon the foundation laid in Sound Design Technique I, advancing students’ skills in VST-based sound design while introducing hardware synthesizers. The course begins by exploring advanced techniques in wavetable synthesizers, including complex modulation, granular synthesis, and sound layering. As the course progresses, students transition to hardware synthesizers, learning the nuances of analog and digital hardware instruments. They’ll compare and contrast software and hardware workflows, explore the basics of sound design on physical synthesizers, and learn to integrate both into their production process.
MIX ENGINEERING: Mix Engineering is a comprehensive course that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create professional-quality audio mixes. Bridging theory with hands-on practice, this course covers advanced techniques in balancing, equalization, dynamics processing, and spatial effects using industry-standard equipment and software. Students will develop critical listening skills, learn mix analysis, and master problem-solving strategies for common mixing challenges. The curriculum emphasizes both technical proficiency and creative decision-making, teaching students to enhance the emotional impact of music through mixing. Through practical assignments and real-world projects, students will explore mix architecture, signal flow optimization, advanced EQ techniques, dynamic range control, creative use of effects, stereo imaging, and mix bus processing.
ANCHOR TEACHER PRIVATE LESSONS: Anchor Private Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to complement and enhance the skills learned throughout the program. Whether students are looking to deepen their understanding of a specific topic, catch up on challenging material, or explore advanced concepts, these tailored sessions offer the flexibility to focus on individual needs and goals.
PRODUCING IN THE DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION III: In this advanced course, students will specialize in one of three genre tracks: House/Techno, Hip Hop, or Popular Music. The curriculum provides deep dives into the production techniques, creative approaches, and industry workflows specific to the chosen genre.
House/Techno Track: Advanced sound design, complex rhythms and grooves, loop-based arrangement, and mixing strategies for powerful, club-ready productions.
Hip Hop Track: Hard-hitting drum programming, sampling techniques, atmospheric sound design, and mixing for a polished, radio-ready aesthetic.
Popular Music Track: Hook-driven songwriting, contemporary sound design, production for vocalists, and commercially viable mixing approaches.
STRUCTURE OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS: This course covers the essential components of the music business, including record labels, music publishing, live performance, artist management, digital distribution, and the impact of technology. Students will delve into the roles and functions of various industry players, analyze real-world case studies, and gain insights from industry professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding current trends, legal considerations, and strategic career planning, equipping students with the knowledge necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of the music business.
CRITICAL LISTENING IN THE STUDIO: Critical Listening in the Studio develops students’ aural perception and analytical skills for music production. The course covers frequency recognition and evaluation of mix elements including balance, EQ, and effects. Students learn to identify and articulate characteristics of instruments, production techniques, and mixing styles across popular genres through in-class exercises and listening assignments. By honing their ability to make informed decisions in recording, mixing, and mastering, students prepare to achieve professional-quality results in studio environments.
AUDIO MASTERING: Audio Mastering is an advanced course that builds upon the foundation laid in Mix Engineering, focusing on the crucial final stage of music production. This course delves into the art and science of audio mastering, teaching students how to polish and finalize mixes for commercial release. Students will learn to use specialized mastering tools and techniques to achieve optimal loudness, tonal balance, and stereo imaging across various playback systems and formats. The curriculum covers critical listening in a mastering context, analog and digital signal processing, dynamic range management, mid-side processing, and metadata implementation. Students will also explore the role of mastering in maintaining consistency across an album, addressing specific genre requirements, and preparing audio for different distribution platforms.
ANCHOR TEACHER PRIVATE LESSONS: Anchor Private Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to complement and enhance the skills learned throughout the program. Whether students are looking to deepen their understanding of a specific topic, catch up on challenging material, or explore advanced concepts, these tailored sessions offer the flexibility to focus on individual needs and goals.
1 YEAR FINAL PROJECT: The 1-Year Final Project serves as a capstone experience for students in the Music Production program, providing an opportunity to synthesize and apply the skills they have developed throughout their first year of study. This project requires students to conceive, produce, and present a fully realized single track (or a 2-track project for ambitious students), showcasing their technical proficiency, creativity, and foundational understanding of the music business.
Students will:
- Produce a Polished Track: From initial concept to final master, students will demonstrate their ability to compose, arrange, record, mix, and master a professional-quality track that reflects their unique artistic voice.
- Document the Creative Process: Through written or video documentation, students will articulate their creative vision, technical decisions, and problem-solving strategies, providing insight into their production workflow.
- Develop a Marketing Plan: Students will create a basic marketing plan for their track, including target audience analysis, promotional strategies, and distribution platforms, introducing them to the business side of music production.
Present Their Work: Students will present their project to faculty and peers, explaining their creative and technical process, as well as their marketing approach, in a professional and engaging manner.
HISTORY OF MODERN POPULAR MUSIC: This course delves into the evolution of popular music from the early 20th century to the present day, exploring its diverse genres, influential artists, and cultural impacts. This course examines the social, political, and technological factors that have shaped the music industry and the ways in which popular music reflects and influences contemporary society.
WRITING THE HIT: Writing the Hit is an intensive, hands-on course designed to demystify the art and science of creating commercially successful music. Students will dive deep into the anatomy of hit songs across various genres, analyzing musical structures, lyrical techniques, and production elements that contribute to widespread appeal. The course covers contemporary songwriting methods, including collaborative writing sessions, top-lining, and working with producers to craft instrumentals. Students will explore the psychological and emotional aspects of hit songs, learning to balance familiarity with innovation to capture listeners’ attention. Practical exercises include crafting hooks, developing memorable melodies, and writing lyrics that resonate with target audiences. The course also addresses the business side of hit-making, including understanding current market trends, pitching songs to artists and labels, and navigating copyright and publishing.
ADVANCED RHYTHM PRODUCTION & GROOVE DESIGN: This course delves into the art of crafting compelling rhythms and grooves, equipping students with advanced techniques for programming and manipulating drums, percussion, and rhythmic elements using rhythm machines, samplers, and DAWs. Students will explore groove theory, including swing, syncopation, and polyrhythms, while learning to layer acoustic and electronic percussion, humanize MIDI sequences, and apply effects like delay and sidechain compression to enhance their grooves. The course also covers genre-specific rhythmic patterns, enabling students to create dynamic, genre-defining beats for hip-hop, EDM, pop, and more.
CREATIVE SAMPLING & REMIX TECHNIQUES: This course explores the art and science of sampling and remixing, equipping students with the skills to creatively reimagine existing music while respecting legal and ethical considerations. Students will learn how to source, manipulate, and integrate samples into their productions, as well as how to approach remixing tracks for different genres and contexts.
ARRANGING THE RECORD: Arranging the Record is a comprehensive course that explores the art and technique of transforming a basic song into a fully realized production. Students will learn to craft compelling arrangements that enhance the emotional impact and commercial appeal of various musical styles. The course covers a wide range of arranging techniques, including orchestration, vocal harmony structuring, rhythm section arrangement, and the effective use of dynamics and space. Students will study classic and contemporary arrangement styles, analyzing how different elements contribute to the overall sound and feel of successful recordings. Practical exercises include creating arrangements for different genres, reimagining existing songs, and developing signature production elements.
ANCHOR TEACHER PRIVATE LESSONS: Anchor Private Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to complement and enhance the skills learned throughout the program. Whether students are looking to deepen their understanding of a specific topic, catch up on challenging material, or explore advanced concepts, these tailored sessions offer the flexibility to focus on individual needs and goals.
NAVIGATING THE MODERN MEDIA LANDSCAPE: Navigating the Modern Media Landscape is a course designed to equip students with the knowledge to thrive in the wild west of today’s digital media environment. This course explores the intersection of music creation and media consumption trends. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of various digital platforms, streaming services, social media, and emerging technologies that shape how music is distributed, marketed, and consumed. The curriculum covers topics such as content creation strategies, data analytics, playlist curation, and algorithm optimization. Students will learn to develop effective digital marketing campaigns, create engaging multimedia content, and leverage social media for artist promotion and brand building.
ANALOG SYNTHESIS: Analog Synthesis delves deeper into the world of hardware electronic instruments, focusing on synthesizers, drum machines, and other analog gear. Students will explore the unique characteristics of analog sound generation, including oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation in the hardware domain. The course covers patch creation, signal flow, and hands-on techniques for crafting and manipulating sounds using classic and contemporary analog synthesizers. Students will also learn about analog drum sequencing and how to integrate various hardware instruments into their own compositions or jam sessions.
AUDIO FOR VISUAL MEDIA: Audio for Visual Media equips students with the knowledge and techniques required to create effective audio solutions for various visual media, including film, television, video games, and online content. Students will learn how to use sound to enhance the emotional impact, atmosphere, and storytelling elements of visual narratives. The curriculum covers topics such as dialogue editing, sound effect creation and implementation, foley artistry, music composition for visuals, and audio-video synchronization. Students will gain hands-on experience in recording, editing, and mixing audio elements to seamlessly integrate with media. They will also explore the business and technical considerations of working as an audio post-production professional, including client communication, budgeting, and delivery formats. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of audio projects showcasing their ability to elevate visual media through effective sound design and audio production.
ADVANCED VOCAL PRODUCTION: This course focuses on the technical and creative aspects of vocal production, from recording and editing to processing and mixing. Students will learn how to capture pristine vocal performances, enhance them with advanced editing techniques, and integrate them seamlessly into their productions.
ANCHOR TEACHER PRIVATE LESSONS: Anchor Private Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to complement and enhance the skills learned throughout the program. Whether students are looking to deepen their understanding of a specific topic, catch up on challenging material, or explore advanced concepts, these tailored sessions offer the flexibility to focus on individual needs and goals.
ELECTIVE CLASSES: Students choose from a series of elective classes. Each elective class has a specific stylistic or technical focus, allowing the individual student the opportunity to personalize their plan of study.
DEALMAKING IN MUSIC: This course provides an in-depth exploration of various types of agreements, including recording contracts, publishing deals, licensing agreements, and live performance contracts. Students will learn the art of negotiation, the key terms and clauses to be aware of, and the strategies for protecting artists’ rights and interests. Through simulated contract negotiations, case studies, and knowledge from industry experts, students will develop the skills necessary to effectively structure and negotiate deals they will face in their music careers.
ELECTIVE CLASSES: Students may further personalize their plan of study by choosing from a list of elective classes. Prerequisites may apply. Elective class offerings are subject to minimum enrollment levels.
ANCHOR TEACHER PRIVATE LESSONS: Anchor Private Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction designed to complement and enhance the skills learned throughout the program. Whether students are looking to deepen their understanding of a specific topic, catch up on challenging material, or explore advanced concepts, these tailored sessions offer the flexibility to focus on individual needs and goals.
2-YEAR FINAL PROJECT: The 2-Year Final Project serves as the culminating experience for students in the Music Production program, providing an opportunity to demonstrate the advanced skills and knowledge they have acquired over two years of intensive study. This capstone project requires students to conceive, produce, and market a 3-track EP that showcases their comprehensive abilities in music production, engineering, and the music business.
Students will:
- Produce a Cohesive EP: From concept to completion, students will create a professional-quality 3-track EP that reflects their artistic vision and technical expertise. Each track will demonstrate advanced skills in composition, sound design, recording, mixing, and mastering, with a consistent theme or style tying the project together.
- Document the Creative Journey: Through detailed written or video documentation, students will articulate their creative process, technical decisions, and problem-solving strategies, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their production workflow.
- Develop a Comprehensive Marketing and Business Plan: Students will create a professional-level marketing and business plan for their EP, including target audience analysis, promotional strategies, distribution platforms, budget considerations, and revenue projections. This plan will demonstrate their ability to navigate the business side of the music industry.
- Present Their Work Professionally: Students will present their EP to faculty, peers, and industry professionals (if applicable), delivering a polished presentation that includes a listening session, an explanation of their creative and technical process, and an overview of their marketing strategy.
The 2-Year Final Project reflects the program’s commitment to preparing students for real-world success in the music production industry. It emphasizes not only technical mastery and creativity but also the ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and present oneself as a professional in the field.
