Music Production & Singing-Songwriting (Basic Skills)
Write, sing, and produce your own music — all in one course. This 6-month course is made for artists, producers and vocalists who want to bring their full creative voice to life. You’ll learn how to write meaningful lyrics and melodies, develop your vocal technique, and produce professional-quality songs using Ableton Live or Logic Pro. Through practical theory, collaboration, and hands-on guidance, you’ll build a complete skill set to create and perform music that truly represents you.
Duration
6 months
Start
Oct 2025
Difficulty
Advanced
Award
Certificate of completion
Course overview
This Music Production & Singing-Songwriting program is designed for artists who want to fully express themselves through songwriting, vocals, and production. Whether you're a bedroom songwriter or a vocalist looking to produce your own material, this course will help you build the musical, lyrical, and technical foundation needed to create complete, expressive songs. You’ll explore vocal technique, DAW production (Ableton Live or Logic Pro), and songwriting practices — all grounded in practical music theory and creative collaboration.
How will you learn
Create and produce original songs from scratch
Learn vocal performance and recording techniques
Write lyrics and melodies in collaborative and solo formats
Use Ableton Live or Logic Pro to arrange, edit, and mix your tracks
Receive weekly feedback from professional musicians and vocal coaches
Learning outcomes
- Write, arrange, and produce full original songs
- Record and edit your own vocals
- Build strong melodic and harmonic ideas using theory in a DAW
- Use songwriting tools to write intentionally across genres
- Perform or demo your material with confidence
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, verifying your professional skillset.
Course structure
Reimagine traditional music theory inside a DAW. This module teaches melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts through real-world musical examples to help you build creative confidence and fluency.
- Introduction and Basic Concepts
- Intervals and Triads
- Voicing and Keyboard Mapping
- Major Tonality and Harmonic Function
- Writing Functional Melodies
- Rhythm Fundamentals and Konnakol Practice
- Minor Tonality
- Modes and Diatonic Scale Variants
- Chord–Scale Relationships in Major Key
- Recap and Q&A
Choose your DAW path and learn everything from creating your first beat to arranging, editing, and mixing a complete track.
Ableton Live
- Introduction to Ableton Live Interface
- Audio Techniques
- MIDI Fundamentals
- Core Audio and MIDI Effects
- Automation and Envelopes
- Sound Design with Wavetable and Samplers
- Session View and Live Jam Techniques
- Arrangement Techniques
- Routing and Signal Flow
- Library, Groove Pool and Final Review
Logic Pro
- Logic Pro Setup and Navigation
- Working with Apple Loops and Sound Library
- MIDI Editing and Piano Roll Essentials
- Drum Programming with Drum Machine Designer
- Writing Chords and Melodies
- Using MIDI FX and Arpeggiators
- Recording Audio and Vocals
- Sampling with Quick Sampler and Flex Tools
- Track Arrangement and Structure
- Mixing and Exporting Your Track
Build a strong, expressive voice for studio and stage. This module covers vocal technique, resonance, tone control, and stylistic delivery — from subtle textures to powerful belting. Develop confidence through hands-on solo and group performance practice.
- Vocal Anatomy and Breathing
- Diction and Articulation
- Intonation and Melisma
- Vocal Styling Across Genres
- Vocal Arrangement and Improvisation
- Harmony and Group Singing
- Rhythm and Timing in Vocal Delivery
- Final Performance Project
Craft original lyrics with emotional depth and precision. This module explores song structure, prosody, rhyme, rhythm, and storytelling — blending theory with hands-on writing, peer feedback, and real-time editing techniques.
- Song Form & Genre
- Prosody
- Storytelling
- Dramaturgy
- Stability & Instability
- Contrast & Spotlight
- Rhymes I: Stable Rhymes
- Rhymes II: Unstable Rhymes
- Rhyme Schemes
- Rhythm & Line Length
- Rhythm & Line Count
- Final Review & Checklist
Requirements
- Beginner Friendly. No prior production experience required
- Interest in songwriting, vocal performance, or music production
- Ideal for singers, writers, and producers seeking a comprehensive creative toolkit
- Admission Interview required
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | AED 1,285 |
| Resources fee | AED 1,300 |
| Tuition fee | AED 12,850 |
| Total cost | AED 15,000 |
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All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
From time to time, we offer individual scholarships to newly admitted students. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process and may cover either partial or full tuition fees.
How to apply
Step-by-step process
Ready to apply? Here’s how the process works:
- Complete the online application form below.
- Attend an admission interview as part of the selection process.
- Pay the course fees upfront to reserve your spot.
- Receive a confirmation email with your schedule and all the necessary instructions.
- Attend your first class!