Music Production
For Songwriters
(Level 1)
Produce Your Original Music.
Downtown Boston's Creative Hub.
Course
Overview
Learn to record, produce, and polish your songs with professional-quality sound in just 8 weeks.
This small group 8-week course on music production is designed specifically for singer-songwriters ready to bring their music to life. Developed by the Instructors at Musicians Playground, this hands-on program demystifies recording technology, mixing basics, and production techniques in a supportive, creative environment where beginners can thrive.
8-WEEK RECORDING & PRODUCTION COURSE
From bedroom
to studio sound
in 8 weeks.
Transform your songwriting into professional recordings. This comprehensive 8-week course covers everything from DAW basics and MIDI recording to mixing, mastering, and distribution. Perfect for singer-songwriters ready to take control of their sound.
- Master Logic Pro or your preferred DAW from scratch
- Record MIDI and audio like a pro
- Mix your tracks with EQ, compression, and effects
- Two dedicated workshop weeks for your projects
- Learn mastering and music distribution
8-WEEK COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
From basics
to mastering.
Our structured 8-week journey takes you through everything from creating your first project to mastering your final mix. With hands-on workshops and personalized guidance, you'll build confidence in recording, MIDI, mixing, and production techniques.
- Weeks 1-2: Project setup, MIDI recording, loops & drummer tracks
- Week 3: Professional audio recording with interfaces and microphones
- Weeks 4 & 7: Hands-on workshops with your own projects
- Weeks 5-6: Mixing, EQ, compression, and time-based effects
- Week 8: Mastering, exporting, and music distribution
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
Perfect for
musical creators.
This course is designed for musicians and songwriters who want to produce their own music professionally. Whether you're completely new to recording or have tried DIY recording before, our structured curriculum and hands-on workshops will give you the skills and confidence to create release-ready tracks.
- Singer-songwriters ready to self-produce
- Musicians wanting professional home recording skills
- Artists preparing to release music independently
- Complete beginners welcome - we start from the basics
Ready to produce your own music?
Limited to 6 students per class
Music Production Course FAQs
We introduce you to popular DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and GarageBand. The concepts you learn apply across all platforms, so you can choose what works best for you.
No equipment is required for the course - we provide everything at our studio. However, having a laptop with a DAW installed helps with practice between sessions.
You'll be able to record and arrange basic tracks, understand mixing fundamentals, create beats, and produce demo-quality recordings of your own music.
Absolutely! This course is specifically designed for songwriters who want to produce their own music. You'll learn to record vocals, add instrumentation, and create polished demos.
No prior music theory is required. We cover the essential concepts you need as part of the production workflow. The focus is on practical, hands-on learning.
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