Music Production
Build a track from the first musical idea to a finished mix. The course brings together music theory, keyboard skills, beat programming, recording, arrangement, synthesis, effects and the practical decisions that make a production feel complete.
Learn the full process.
This short course is for beginners and developing producers who want a clear, repeatable production process. Learners work inside a digital audio workstation while developing the listening, musical and technical skills needed to shape a track.
Saturday sessions combine explanation with guided production time. By the end, learners should understand how to arrange, edit, balance and present a piece of music rather than simply collect loops and presets.
Skills you can use.
Knowledge Modules
- Set up a music-production session and organise a workable project.
- Use basic music theory and keyboard techniques when developing ideas.
- Programme drums and build rhythm, bass, harmony and melody parts.
- Arrange a track with a clear beginning, development and finish.
- Use synthesis, plug-ins and effects with purpose.
- Balance, mix and prepare a track for final delivery.
Knowledge. Practice. Workplace experience.
Classes are presented in person on Saturdays and combine explanation, demonstrations and guided practical work. The campus and start date depend on the published intake timetable.
Equipment and software are used during supervised sessions. Admissions will confirm what learners need to bring and whether any practice outside class is expected.
- Digital music production workflow
- Music theory and keyboard techniques
- Recording and drum programming
- Song construction and arrangement
- Synthesis and sound selection
- Creative use of digital effects
- Mixing and mastering fundamentals
- The business of music production
How progress is assessed.
Learners complete practical exercises, short knowledge checks and a final project or demonstration. Feedback is given throughout the course.
An RMA short-course certificate is issued after the required attendance and assessment work has been completed successfully. This is a non-credit-bearing provider course, not a QCTO occupational qualification.
Take the course information with you.
Course prospectus
Fee structure
Check that you qualify.
A minimum of Grade 10 is recommended. No Matric certificate is required. Learners should be able to understand spoken and written English and should have an active interest in music and production.
Apply online and choose your preferred campus. Admissions will confirm the next Saturday start date, available places, fee, required payment and anything you need to bring to class.