11 Best Online Music Production Courses (Discounts Inside!)

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11 Best Online Courses For Music Production

If you’re looking for the best online music production courses, have an interest in music theory for electronic music producers, or simply need to know how to learn music production at home, you have happened on the right page.

This article should provide everything you need to get started in music production, improve your mixdowns and unlock your creativity.

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• Best Way To Learn Synthesis
• Best Course For EDM/Trance
• Best Course For Learning Sound Design & Synthesis
• Best Course For Learning Ableton Live

What Are The Best Courses For Music Production?

We’re updating this list often, but as of the time of writing, these are our top picks of the best courses for music production.

1. Point Blank ‘Electronic Music Composition’

Point Blank are an award-winning school that has been around for as long as I can remember.

The reputation of their courses is in a league of its own, and they’ve been responsible for putting out graduates including Goldie, Plastician, Claude VonStroke, Pete Tong, and so many more.

Their Electronic Music Composition course is one of their best-sellers, and for good reason. Here’s a section lifted from the course description:

You’ll also receive 66 downloadable project examples and study aids (no other course offers blueprints like these).

This is the most expensive course on this page, and only recommended for people aiming to take music production seriously, i.e. build a career out of it.

• A demo of the course is available here
• Enrol to the full course here.

2. Noiselab

Noiselab is a relative newcomer as a provider of online music production courses, but one that caught my attention as their mission is to be the very best Ableton Live music production course out there.

What makes them unique is that instead of focusing on a variety of digital audio workstations (DAWs), they have created the most comprehensive online tutorial platform specifically for Ableton Live users.

This does mean you get a fewer number of tutorials compared to other online courses, but it also means that all 300+ Noiselab tutorials you gain access to are laser-focused on equipping you with the practical and theoretical skills to truly master Ableton Live.

Highlights Of The Course

• Ableton Live ‘Hacks’ — a lot of ‘out of the box’ techniques like multiband compression to open up space to a track. Had never thought to try this upwards compression technique!
• ‘Deconstructing Hit Songs’ — an insightful category of lessons where tutors would break down drum techniques and concepts used in popular songs by Skrillex, Kendrick Lamar, Carl Cox and a few others. These are goldmines of info!
• Learning how to finish songs — arguably the most challenging part of music production for many!

The indelible Deadmau5. This guy has solidified himself as a household name in terms of electronic music producers. It comes as little surprise that the team over at Masterclass has therefore commissioned him to do a 101 course on how to boss it at electronic music production.

The course offers Deadmau5′ entire process from start to finish and covers topics such as:

• Melodies
• Chords
• Structure
• Arrangement
• Beat creation
• Mixing and mastering
• Sound design
• Experimentation with modular synths.

Watching a leading artist do a step-by-step walk-through on their creative process is just one of the many luxuries that the 21st century and the Internet has allowed us.

While it’s not the cheapest course out there, bear in mind that you are getting a guest seat inside the mind of someone who has developed their life to perfecting the craft.

While $90.00 for one lesson may feel steep to some, Masterclass offers a 1 year, unlimited access pass to ALL of their classes.

Most of you are here because you want to learn about electronic music production. Still, for those of you that also have other hobbies such as cooking, creative writing, photography, and stand-up comedy (to name a few) – this deal feels a little sweeter.

4. Syntorial (Learn Synthesis In A Video Game Format)

Syntorial is one of the best foundational courses for anyone looking to master synthesis. It breaks down complex tasks into a series of easy and fun steps, while combining theory, learning, and the practical side of synthesis. Above all, you’re given access to the tools you need to get your head around sound design.

We spent a month in the platform and were really impressed with it for a few reasons. Read our full Syntorial review here.

The full course isn’t free, and it’s pretty pricey.

However, their free trial/demo is fairly extensive, giving you access to:

5. Masterclass: Armin Van Buuren Teaches Dance Music

You’ll discover Armin’s favorite plugins to use, including freebies, so you can establish your wishlist as you make your way through the course.

Armin demonstrates what each of those will do while letting you behind the scenes on some of his biggest hits.

You will learn pro techniques on how to:

• Make your mix more balanced,
• Create impactful transitions between song sections,
• Create powerhouse synth patches
• And much, much more.

You’ll also get Armin’s background story, learn how he kicked off his 20+ year career, how he collaborates with others, and the different ways he draws inspiration.

Armin will also introduce you to some good habits of the facets of his work and how you can get yourself in a better mental state for production, DJing, and handling yourself online.

6. Masterclass: Hans Zimmer Teaches Film Scoring

Hans Zimmer, is arguably the greatest composer for film in history. He has been nominated for 9 Grammy Awards during his illustrious career and has scored some of the biggest blockbuster films of our generation. It should be no surprise that this course caused quite a stir when it was released.

As was with Deadmau5, having an insight into the creative process of one of the greats is an amazing opportunity for any producer of almost any skill set.

In terms of content, Hans goes over every facet of how he works on a movie from start to finish. This comprehensive walk-through spans 31 featured-packed and content-rich lessons, such as:

• Scoring for film
• A 3 part series on working with directors
• How to “write a story”
• Creating themes
• Understanding tempo
• Working with orchestras
• Creating with synths & much more

Want the full breakdown? Check out our full review of the Hans Zimmer masterclass.

Each course comes with a downloadable PDF workbook with a 6-week lesson plan with assignments, various resources, & recommended films to view. Students are encouraged to follow along and utilize many chapter-specific sections alongside the video course.

Once again, Masterclass offers a 1 year, unlimited access pass to ALL of their classes which I really do feel is a great deal, especially after going through a bunch of their courses (the Game Design and Theory by Will Wright, and Photography by Annie Leibovitz courses were superb) and realizing the sheer wealth of knowledge that they offer for what I now consider a small price tag comparatively.

7. Giuseppe Ottaviani Producer Masterclass

Giuseppe Ottaviani is known as the ‘producer’s producer,’ and now he has a whole masterclass where you’ll see him build a track up from scratch, giving you tips and tricks along the way and an insight into his workflow.

The masterclass runs for a full 24 hours, broken down into 10 chapters with 120 individual videos. The course covers some invaluable topics such as mixing vs mastering (both yourself and hiring someone else), acoustic treatment, the importance of melody, and approaches to remixing.

We love that there’s a vibrant community of producers to network with on Giuseppe’s site, which means you can chat with like-minded music makers and get feedback on your work.

For more information on Giuseppe Ottaviani’s masterclass and community, head to his website.

8. Education & Bass: Bass Music Production Toolbox

Education & Bass Online’s content is best-suited for the modern bass music producer, as a large portion of the course content is geared towards Dubstep, DnB, Garage and UK Bass. Lecturers include some of the most prominent figures in the scene, such as Nomine/Outrage, Leon Switch, Nurve (Macabre Unit), Occult, LSN and DubApe to name a few.

The course content is a good balance of exploring native plugins (geared primarily towards Ableton, Logic & Cubase). Still, a handful of courses explore some popular, paid VSTs such as Omnisphere, Massive and Serum.

Spending only a week digesting the content of the course, I uncovered little nuggets of wisdom that made me go from “how did I never discover that feature before?” to “I have to try this right now”. There were moments where I had to pause the videos, just to open up Ableton and try out the techniques myself.

Highlights of the course content for me included:

• Learning how Leon Switch creates beautifully textured synth-leads in Ableton’s Analog
• Learning how to program Nurve’s signature mid-bass growls in Serum
• Being blown away by Cocktail Party Effect’s ‘no-input mixer hardware technique’

9. Seed To Stage

Seed to Stage offers a comprehensive electronic music production curriculum developed by Sam Matla, a respected educator with over a decade of experience teaching producers worldwide. This course moves beyond scattered YouTube tutorials to provide a structured learning path that transforms beginners into confident producers.

The program delivers in-depth training on Ableton Live, sound design, mixing, and arrangement techniques with a focus on practical application rather than theory alone. Students benefit from step-by-step project walkthroughs, real-time feedback, and a supportive community that accelerates growth.

Unlike many courses that promise overnight success, Seed to Stage focuses on developing sustainable production skills through methodical practice and thoughtful mentorship. Whether you’re struggling with finishing tracks or looking to develop your unique sound, Sam’s teaching approach emphasizes the foundational concepts and workflow strategies needed to reach professional-quality results.

If you can’t afford the course, we highly recommend binge watching his plethora of free YouTube videos. There’s plenty for everyone here, and the value he offers for free is truly astounding. Sam is one to not miss when talking about clear, concise and personable teaching.

10. Learn How to Mix Music with Young Guru

Throughout his career, Young Guru has earned his reputation as one of the most renowned recording and mixing engineers in music today. Having worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Drake, and Kanye West, Young Guru has received several Grammy nominations for his works and collaborations.

Jason Allen has worn the hats of composer, producer, songwriter, engineer, sound designer, DJ, remix artist, multi-media artist, performer, inventor, and entrepreneur. Allen is a versatile creator whose diverse project experience ranges from works written for the Minnesota Orchestra to pieces developed for film, TV, and radio. Allen teaches at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN., and is an Ableton Live Certified Instructor. He has a PhD in music composition, 2 Master’s degrees in music composition and electronic music, and a bachelor’s degree in guitar performance.

Another offering for Skillshare, Jason has used his extensive knowledge and repertoire to develop a “class designed for the electronic musician that wants to take their tracks to the next level.”

In this course, students will focus on learning how to organize pitches and rhythms to make dynamic and interesting melodies and harmonies.

It is stated that no experience with music theory is necessary, nor is playing an instrument and reading music. Your computer and DAW is all that’s required to get started right away!

Claim your complimentary all-access pass to Skillshare!

[SPECIAL MENTION] The Pro Audio Files

Last but certainly not least, The Pro Audio Files focus on tutorials, tips and hints for everything from hip-hop production through to reverb mixing techniques.

One of the brilliant things about the Pro Audio Files is the ability to filter by several options such as compression and ‘’mastering in the box’’.

Workshops are delivered in key bite-size chunks that enable you to revisit or skip to certain sections that you’re interested in (although we’d recommend watching from start to finish as there is always some helpful advice included).

The sessions come in an entertaining format and even utilize animations to explain the origins of what you’re learning about.

You’ll get the chance to watch live mixdowns, which really get into the ideas and theory about each technique and allow you to see how (and why) you would use them in a mixing session.

You’ll also get stuck into basic mixing tutorials through to more advanced content, making the Pro Audio Files a good choice for beginners through to experienced.

We particularly love the more unusual topics such as recording and mixing techniques for cajon. There’s enough to keep you going for hours!

A few of our favorites were:

• Mixing With Delay
• Mixing Acoustic Drums
• Synthesis 101
• Home Recording
• Mixing Modern Rock

For more information on pricing and course details head to https://theproaudiofiles.com.