Introduction

Our Complete Music Production Course is a 6-month intermediate programme designed for producers ready to take their skills to a professional level. Building on foundational knowledge, this course dives deeper into core areas such as synthesis, composition, arrangement, and advanced workflow techniques using Ableton Live. You’ll learn how to create unique sounds through synthesis, develop more complex musical ideas, and structure tracks with clarity and impact, all while refining your creative identity as a producer.

Throughout the course, you’ll also gain in-depth knowledge of mixing and mastering, allowing you to produce polished, release-ready tracks. With guidance from experienced tutors, you’ll explore industry-standard techniques for balancing, processing, and finalising your music to a professional standard. By the end of this 6-month music production course, you’ll have a strong portfolio of finished tracks and the technical confidence to produce, mix, and master your own music using Ableton Live.

Course at a glance

Training format: 24-week classroom-based Complete Music Production Course
Course duration: 24 weeks
Schedule: One weekly studio session, on the selected course day and time
Location: SEM Studios, Manchester
Experience level: Complete beginner to intermediate
Software: Ableton Live 
Equipment: Professional studio equipment, computers, monitoring and software are provided
Training focus: Developing the practical and creative skills needed to produce complete, polished tracks
Subjects covered: Music-production workflow, MIDI, audio recording, drum programming, sampling, synthesis, music composition, arrangement, effects, automation, mixing and mastering
Teaching approach: Tutor demonstrations, structured practical exercises, supported studio work and individual feedback
Creative development: Students produce their own tracks while developing an individual sound and more efficient production workflow
Previous experience: No previous music-production, instrumental or music-theory experience is required
Certificate: SEM course completion certificate provided