Introduction

The 12 week Introduction to Music Production course is the perfect starting point for beginners looking to learn music production and develop their creative skills. Designed for those with little to no experience, this structured course guides you step-by-step through the fundamentals of producing music using Ableton Live. With support from expert tutors, you’ll gain hands-on experience in beat-making, sound design, and track arrangement, helping you build both technical ability and creative confidence in a practical, engaging environment.

Delivered over 12 weeks in a professional classroom setting, this fast-track music production course enables you to progress quickly from beginner to confident producer. Throughout the course, you’ll create your own music, develop ideas, and learn how to structure and arrange full tracks using industry-standard techniques. By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills and confidence to produce your own music in Ableton Live, making this one of the most effective beginner music production courses available.

Course at a glance

Training format: 12-week classroom-based Intro to Music Production Course
Schedule: Saturdays, 12pm–4pm
Total training: 48 hours
Location: SEM Studios, Manchester
Experience level: Complete beginner
Equipment: Professional studio equipment, computers, monitoring and music-production software are provided
Training focus: Building the practical and creative foundations needed to produce complete electronic music tracks
Subjects covered: Music-production workflow, MIDI, audio, drum programming, sampling, synthesis, effects, automation, arrangement, basic music composition and introductory mixing techniques
Teaching approach: Tutor demonstrations, structured practical exercises, supported studio work and individual feedback
Creative development: Students create their own musical ideas and develop them into structured tracks throughout the course
Previous experience: No previous music-production, instrumental or music-theory experience is required
Certificate: SEM course completion certificate provided