Music - Exploring Music Production

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Not Set

Level 1

Available start dates

Tuesday, 06 October 2026

Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm for six weeks (excluding half term).

Wakefield College

6 Week(s)

Part time

Evening

The course cost is free. For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789304

Course Summary

An evening course for those interested studio sound recording and production. You may be interested in a career as a sound engineer or producer, or in setting up a home studio. You’ll be supported by a tutor and taught in our industry standard refurbished studios..

Course Details

Utilising the industry-standard software Logic Pro X and digital audio workstations to record, edit and mix music and sound. The course will also cover the use of microphones and other relevant studio equipment.

A more specific list of content includes: microphone choice and placement, equipment connection/configuration, gain structure/signal levels, recording, editing and MIDI programming, use of EQ, dynamics processors, effects processors, MIDI programming, mixdown/production skills.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The course has no formal assessment.

Entry requirements

A keen interest in music production is required. Some basic knowledge would be useful but not essential.

Your next steps...

Careers Opportunities:

Music Producer, MIDI programmer, songwriter/composer, sound designer.

Additional information

https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/course-search/wakefield-college/music/exploring-music-production

To book please visit: https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/students/information-for-prospective-students/how-to-apply

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