Learn to Produce Trance with a Pro Producer

Aug. 6, 2009 - PRLog -- The course has been developed in association with Grammy-nominated producer and remixer Mike Koglin and reveals the production techniques behind a variety of current trance styles from the likes of Deadmau5, Sander van Doorn, Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren and Tiesto. It includes a wealth of course materials including tutorial videos, comprehensive notes, samples, song files and other resources. Each week students have the opportunity to upload their own tracks and get personal feedback, tips and advice from a pro producer.

Koglin burst onto the scene in 1998 with his top 20 hit “The Silence”. Since then he has released a string of productions and remixes, winning support from all the major players on the scene including Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto and Paul Van Dyk. Mike also runs his own label Noys Music, described by Mixmag as 'one of the hottest trance labels in the UK'. Last year he was named as one of the Top 100 DJ’s in the world in DJ magazine’s annual poll.

In addition to providing students with regular one-to-one feedback, course tutors also host a weekly webchat where the class can discuss course topics and exchange ideas with like-minded music producers from all over the world. This unique interaction has proved especially popular with students:

“I’ve learned more about music production in the past few weeks online than I have in the past 7 years battling on my own” said David Eserin.

Aimed at users of Logic 8, the four week course is priced at £295 ($489 US). All course materials are accessible for one year from enrolment. Class sizes are strictly limited and the course will be enrolling monthly from August 31st. If you would like to learn more then head to http://www.pointblankonline.net where you can view a full summary of the course and watch free sample videos.

Point Blank is an Apple Approved Training Centre and has been voted “Best Music Production School” for six consecutive years at the annual T-Scan Awards.


Courses start: August 31st 2009
Course Fee: £295 / $489 US / 345 EUR
Enrol online: http://www.pointblankonline.net


System Requirements:
Hardware:
•   Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
•   Power Mac G4 1.25 GHz Minimum - (Intel, G5 or above recommended)
•   1 GB RAM (2GB recommended)
•   A MIDI Controller keyboard

Software:
•   Macintosh web browser - Safari or Firefox
•   Macromedia Flash Player - http://www.adobe.com/downloads/
•   Apple QuickTime 7.2 or later - For Mac  
•   Uncompressing software for zip compressed files. eg.  StuffIt expander for Mac
•   Logic Studio 8 (recommended)

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About Point Blank:

Point Blank has been voted “Best Music Production & DJ School” for the last six consecutive years. Why? Well, the school prides itself on small classes and personalised teaching from music industry pro’s. Among the teaching staff are Grammy winners and songwriters with record sales in the millions. Plus producers and remixers who’ve worked alongside the likes of Bjork, Massive Attack, Groove Armada, Leftfield, Portishead and many others.

Point Blank courses are accredited by EdExcel and the Open College Network and have an emphasis upon teaching students practical studio skills. The college is an Approved Training Centre for music software giants Apple, Native Instruments, Ableton and Steinberg.

They welcomes students from all over the world each term. Many of them go on to enjoy success in the music industry and included among them are Leona Lewis, Tayo (Fabric) and Island Records A&R Ben Scarr.