Create and Produce Your Own Music Project
Create and Produce Your Own Music Project
MUSC X 440
Through intensive, hands-on, real-world classes, learn the ins-and-outs of the creative side of music production from performing to producing.
Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $835.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Produce, mix, and master one music project: either a live band or solo artist
Discover how to finesse the best performances out of artists
Explore the full potential of creating and producing music through real and programmed instruments
Understand how to record using Logic, Pro Tools, and other software
Obtain the best recording and mixing techniques as well as microphone techniques for optimal recordings
About This Course
Learn the ins and outs of the creative side of music production. Classes are hands-on, real-world, intensive and cover such concepts as choosing musicians and finessing the best performance out of artists. In this workshop-style class, you are required to produce, mix and master one music project--either a live band or a solo artist. Your project must incorporate live instruments as well as programmed instruments. The course is personalized to help each student explore the full potential of creating and producing their music. Topics include pre-production, recording using Pro Tools or Logic, getting great vocal performances through microphone techniques, recording and mixing techniques, mastering and budgeting. Near the end of the course, your projects are played and critiqued in class.
Prerequisites
MUSC X 441.3 Audio Recording Theory. Students must have access to a Pro Tools or Logic system and must be proficient in either of these systems.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
In-person field trips to be arranged.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
An audio interface
A Digital Audio Workstation/DAW (Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Cuebase, etc)
A condenser microphone with cable, stand, and pop filter
A MIDI controller
A pair of closed-back studio headphones
A pair of studio monitor speakers
Subscription to a music streaming service (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Apr 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Apr 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Apr 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Apr 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed May 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed May 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed May 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed May 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jun 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jun 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
This course applies toward the following programs
Independent Music Production
certificate
certificate
Learn the ins and outs of independent music production, covering the creative and marketing aspects of the business.
Learn the ins and outs of independent music production, covering the creative and marketing aspects of the business.