Introduction to Music Production (Summer Course)

Overview

Faculty: Audio
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: On Campus 10am – 4pm

Start Date: Monday 29th June 2026
Course Director: Tony Perrey
Fees: €480

TAKE YOUR MUSIC IDEAS ONE STEP FURTHER!

This intensive 5 Day Introductory Course explores the basics of Sound Engineering, Music Production & Music Technology. The course equips students with an understanding of what is required to produce high-quality tracks. Classes taking place in the world-class facilities of Windmill Lane Recording Studios, in Dublin’s Docklands.

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1

Getting Started & Your First Beat
Understanding the DAW & Workflow (tracks, browser, timeline, transport)
Audio vs MIDI vs loops
Building a drum groove (step-by-step)
Add percussion/loops
Adjust tempo and groove

Day 2

MIDI, Instruments & developing a song
MIDI basics (piano roll, quantise, velocity)
Using software instruments
Sound selection and layering
Layer a lead or hook
Create a 16-bar loop

Day 3

Recording Audio
Microphones & Recording Basics
Mic types and placement
Project: — Record Something Real in the studio
Recording Vocals & Guitar
Editing

Day 4

Arrangement & Creative Production
Turning a Loop into a Track
Song structure (intro, verse, chorus/drop, outro)
Harmonic development (introducing pads, harmonies etc.)
Transitions (filters, risers, mutes, impacts)
Automation (volume, filter sweeps)
Adding structure and dynamics

Day 5

Mixing, Exporting & Sharing
Mixing
EQ
Compression (simple control)
Reverb & delay for depth
Panning for space
Group listening session

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HOW TO APPLY

Admissions

Prospective students should be over 16 years of age and display an enthusiasm for music and sound, and a desire to take music ideas from initial concept to finished product. There are no minimum academic requirements for acceptance onto this course.

This programme will be delivered in a blended format. As such, there are technical requirements for the online learning component (computer or tablet, broadband). If you have any questions about any of the technical requirements for Pulse online courses, please contact the admissions team who will put you in touch with the IT support team.

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Deciding to study sound engineering at Pulse College turned out to be the most important decision I made in my whole life. The quality of the course content combined with the support on offer provided me with all the tools I needed to go on and become a successful engineer and producer. In the music business you really need to learn to walk before you can run, and there is no better place in the country to do that!

Alvin

Audio & Music Technology Diploma

FEES

Irish / EU (Residing in Ireland)

Price: €480*

Deposit: €100
Balance: €380 (Payable on start date of course)

*Please note: Fees are non-refundable

International / EU (living outside of Ireland)