What You'll Walk Away With
Your first full-length original track
Complete your own production from start to finish, ready to share
Solid understanding of DAWs
Navigate professional tools with confidence and efficiency
Learning beats, composing, & mixing
Master the key skills that form the foundation of music production
Start producing independently
Develop your unique sound and workflow without limitations
Participation in final showcase event
Present your work to peers, instructors, and industry professionals
Music Production at SAMA
Join our 6-month foundation course and explore the world of music production, sound design, and audio mixing through structured, hands-on training.
Program Models
Choose the model that best fits your school's schedule, objectives, and student interests.
Month 1
Intro to Music Production & DAWS
Get familiar with music production and digital audio workstations.
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Recording, Editing, Mixing: Overview
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DAWs: FL Studio, Ableton, Logic Pro, and more!
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Understanding Tracks, Plugins, MIDI
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Create your first loop (basic beat + melody)
Month 2
Beat Making & Rhythm Design
Learn to build the backbone of every track — rhythm.
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BPM, time signatures
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Using drum machines
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Programming a beat (Kick, Snare, Hi-Hats)
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Layering beats with basslines
Month 3
Melodies & Chord Progressions
Get familiar with music production and digital audio workstations.
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Piano roll & MIDI basics
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Major & Minor chord structures
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Composing melodies using MIDI instruments
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Layering harmonies
Month 4
Recording & Basic Mixing
Capture real sounds and mix them effectively.
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Microphone types and recording setup
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Vocal/instrument recording into DAW
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EQ and basic sound cleanup
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Panning and volume control
Month 5
Effects & Arrangement
Take your track from a loop to a full composition.
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Effects: Reverb, Delay, Automation
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Song structure: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Outro
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Arranging loops and sections
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Creating transitions
Month 6
Final Project & Release
Finish and share your first song.
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Final mixdown and polish
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Simple mastering tools
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Exporting in professional formats (MP3, WAV)
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Final showcase – Present your first track!
Ready to Produce Your First Track?
Join our community of producers and start your music production journey today. Next cohort begins May 2025.