BEGINNER MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE
Our Foundation course is appropriate for anybody who wants to step into Music Production.
Whether you are a DJ wanting to expand your career in the music industry or a musician/composer wanting to produce your own tracks, this course is for you.
How it works
Our three-month Foundation and Advanced Music Production Courses give you the necessary skills
to produce electronic music professionally and release an EP on our label Fresh Beats Records
3 LEVELS
1 Level per month
4 Lessons per level
3 hrs per lesson
CHOOSE DAW
Ableton Live
Logic Pro X
LEVEL 1
COMPOSITION
&
BEAT MAKING
- Software Overview
- Your Studio Setup
- Audio Formats
- Audio Recording & Editing
- Drum Programming
- Samplers
- Chord Progressions & Melodies
- MIDI Instruments & FX
- Track Structure
- Basic Audio FX and Processors
LEVEL 2
SYNTHESYS
&
SOUND DESIGN
- Basics of Synthesis
- Sound Design
- Advanced Writing Techniques
- Compression & Side-Chaining
- Mixing your Track
- Use of Auxiliary Busses
- Sends, Returns
- Advanced use of FX
- Mixdown & Pre-Master
- Basic Mastering
LEVEL 3
FINISH
YOUR
TRACKS
- Professional Mixing Concepts
- Track Automation
- Reverse Engineering
- Space Design
- Use of FX and Processors
- Final Pre-Master and Mixdown
- Refine your Master
- Send it to Labels & Get Signed
YOUR MUSIC PRODUCTION TUTORS
Learning Music Production can be daunting but it's definitely not painful when you learn
from some of the best DJ / Producer tutors in London.
Meet our expert tutors who have successfully been leading the LSEM Music Production Foundation courses!
Tom
Tom VR has been a professional working musician, producer, and DJ for over a decade.
Throughout this time he has released two albums, many EPs, and managed his own record label.
He has been making significant strides in the music scene with his unique signature sound, resulting in notable records on Intergraded and his album 'Please Keep Shimmering' released on All My Thoughts.
Pablo
LSEM was initially established by Pablo, who also serves as its Director.
Over the course of two decades, he has established a name for himself as a producer, gone on tour as a DJ, operated a record label known as Sneaky Music, promoted events, and had his music released on major record labels such as Mobilee and Defected.
He started as a rapper in a band in Argentina that scored a video on MTV.
Mat
Mat, a London-based music producer, radio show host, and sync/soundtrack composer, has 20 years of experience making and releasing music. He used to play psych rock in bands, engineers at Goldsmiths Uni music studios, teaches music production at LSEM, and DJs on weekends.
He performs live trip-hop-influenced electronic music under a couple of monikers and helps students reach their potential through fun, engaging, and goal-oriented production.
Check out our Alumni sharing their experiences after completing our Music Production Foundation Course
Deevine Fem
After completing our DJ & Ableton Foundation Courses, Daniella moves on to the Advanced Production Course.
'If you are questioning whether to book the course or whether it's too expensive, I’d go as far as saying that this course was more valuable to me than my 30K university course, and that's not even a joke. It made me think I should have followed my passion earlier'
Listen to Deevine Fem's track "Woman"
'No regrets. All the people that I met on this, we are meeting out for parties and helping each other on different events and I can say are friends as well. LSEM thank you for a life changing situation, I am looking forward to carrying on the journey with you guys!'
Rebecca Gough
Rebecca is an established London DJ who recently completed our Foundation Music Production Course via Webcam
'I tried to produce for a long time and never succeeded.After becoming a DJ and that was going really well, my goal was to produce and learn everything. The whole syllabus covered it all.I know this because I tried learning production before.'
Listen to Rebecca's first track
'I want to do now the Advanced Course because I found the mixing and mastering part really interesting
and I really want to learn more about that.
So that’s the goal for me, to carry on producing and finishing tracks'.
Aimee Morris
Aimee aka Gingerly recently finished our Foundation Music Production Course Via Webcam after taking our DJ Course
'I've been DJing for nearly a year and I think it's invaluable to learn to produce. Doing this course has changed my idea of what I want to do in the music industry: Release my own tracks and get my sound out there'
Listen to Gingerly's song "Everything"
'I didn't ever expect to produce a track. Opening Ableton prior to learning was too overwhelming. The step-by-step structure was very easy to follow. Youtube tutorials were daunting, so having a dedicated teacher each week to ask questions was really great'
Joeri Vanhamel
After completing our DJ Course, Joeri aka Lemahnav took our Foundation Music Production Course via Webcam.
'I wanted to learn Music Production and
that was a little difficult to start because I had so many ideas in my head. This course taught me everything I needed to know, including how to finish a track, which is where we all get stuck.
Listen to Lemahnav's "Only Darkness"
After the course, I’m actually finishing tracks. I have quite a few ready to mix and master Im getting closer to what I want music to sound like. What is in my head is also what I can hear through my speakers now, which is an important thing of what being a musician is like.
OUR MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSES
VIA WEBCAM ARE REVOLUTIONARY
Join our community of DJs and producers and be inspired while
learning music production from the comfort of your Home
Embrace the limitless benefits of learning music production via webcam.
By sharing your screens and sound, you are able to increase engagement and learn by experiencing what everyone is doing, making the learning process even more effective than attending in-person classes.
You learn from the tracks your classmates are embarking on, and everyone participates as the tutor leads the class, while connecting with like-minded people from all across the world!
AFFORDABLE
Virtual Classrooms dramatically reduce tuiton costs
EFFECTIVE
Sharing your DAWs Sound on Zoom is Flawless
PROFESSIONAL
Expert Tutors will mentor you to finish your music to Industry-Standard
CONVENIENT
From your home.
Using equipment you already own
ENCOURAGING
Release your finished music on our label Fresh Beats Records
INSPIRING
Connect, collaborate and hang out with other music heads
Fresh Beats Records
Release an EP on our exclusive label to launch your professional CV as a music producer
By taking both
the Foundation Music Production Course
and the Advanced Music Production Course
you will have the chance to...
Create your first Professional EP
Release it on our label Fresh Beats Records
Get your Music Out on all Digital Stores Worldwide
Launch your Career as a Professional Music Producer
Get Noticed by other Labels and Promoters
Get Higher Paid Gigs
Out now
Our LSEM Community on WhatsApp
Our thriving community of DJs and Producers is very active in our Whatsapp groups.
All of our students can join our exclusive groups and connect with all of our alumni to network, get gigs, share their mixes and tunes, geek out, and hang out!
Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.
Our friendly team will clarify your doubts and help you through the application process.
Use our contact form by clicking below or email us: admissions@l-sem.co.uk
WHAT OUR ALUMNI COMMUNITY SAYS
Do you have questions?
Explore our FAQ section to find common information most students are interested in learning about our music production courses for beginner and advanced levels
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Are there any entry requirements?At LSEM we take your success as ours. We take pride in mentoring artists and seeing them prosper. It’s a win-win situation. We don’t expect you to have any official qualifications, but we do expect that you have the time and the will to make progress and achieve your goals.
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What’s the Application Process?Application is made via this form. When you apply, please tell us about you as much as you can: Your age and location. Your chosen Tutors. When possible, provide more than one so we can check for their availability. Type of Coaching you want to apply for (DJ/Producer/Both) Your Music Style Your preferred Software. Don’t worry if you don’t know, we are happy to give you an intro to help you choose. If you already have done any work, we’d love to listen to it! Even if it’s at a very early stage, send us a link to any platform like Soundcloud or Dropbox. Experience as a Performer, if any. Equipment you already own. Even if you don’t have anything at all, we can help you decide what to buy. Your Goals as Artist. How do you see yourself in the future? Type of Classes: Via Webcam: Worldwide; In-Person: at your Tutor’s Studio or at yours. After receiving your application, we’ll take all your info into consideration and we'll reply with an answer as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Classes via Webcam or In-Person. What can I expect and what Equipment do I need?Once we created your tailored course and plan of action, we recommend classes once or twice a week. This ensures that you have time to practice on the assignments that your tutor gives you. When you choose to have your classes In-Person, your teacher will normally have all you need. If you already bought, for instance, a MIDI controller, you are more than welcome to bring it with you. If you choose to have classes at your studio or your home, we need to make sure it meets the basic requirements for the classes to be given successfully. Please let us know about it when you apply! Either for Classes via Webcam or In-Person, you can count on: Software/Hardware recommendations, i.e: Logic Pro, Ableton Live (Music Production) Rekordbox, Traktor and Controllers (DJ) Most of them give you free trial periods to get you started. A Personal Dropbox folder that you’ll share with your Coach. This will include: Any Projects/Songs you’ll work on. We’ll make sure to have 100% compatibility so you can work on it from your computer as well as the tutor’s Royalty-Free Sound packs and plugins. A personal file with all your data and written comments about your progression. We record the video sessions so you can count on it to watch at a later time. Technical Requirements: A Computer (Mac/Windows) Headphones A pair of good studio speakers would be ideal, but not absolutely required to start with. Your chosen Software. Zoom Software (Free). We use a plugin that streams high-resolution audio with very low latency. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch via the Application Form or via Email.
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What do we expect from Students?Generally speaking, we want our students to reach their goals and be successful. So, to achieve this we need you to work as hard as we do! We like finding passionate people that have dreams and aspire the best in their careers. And we work hard to inspire you to move forward in order to climb the business ladder. We aim to help you achieve professional, industry-standard sounding products and we’ll help you to promote yourself via releasing your tracks on our label, promoting your mixes on social media, playing on our showcases or guide you to do it your own way. And for this, we all need commitment and perseverance. But don’t worry, we are also understanding of any personal situation and we are easy with our students when life gets on the way. Please feel free to talk to us if anything happens. We are hoping to be on the same track, so please apply if you really mean it!
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What are my Bookings and Payment Options?At the moment, we are arranging bookings personally via e-mail and we can take payments via Paypal or Bank Transfer. Online bookings via your membership area will be set up very soon. There you'll be able to book by using a calendar plus we’ll accept payments of all kinds. We are doing a soft-launch of the school, so thank you for your patience!
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Do you have any more questions?If you couldn't find an answer to your questions here, feel free to get in touch via the Application Form or via Email. Thank you!
COMING SOON
We are producing and launching more
music production courses via webcam soon
so make sure to stay in the loop!