PBLA Student Perspectives: November 2021 (Flor Falke & Jackson October)

Welcome to PBLA’s first installment of Student Perspectives. This month, we caught up with a couple of current students to discuss how they discovered Point Blank, skills they’ve learned in class, and how being located in Los Angeles has helped their careers so far. Read on below to get a glimpse into life at Point Blank LA. If you’re interested […]

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Playlist: PBLA Staff Songs (Sweatson Klank, Weezer, POOLS & More)

Welcome to the first installment of PBLA Staff Songs, a collection of tracks that our instructors have written, produced, mixed, or otherwise been a part of. This compilation contains a diverse mix of genres with something for everyone. From power pop to industrial to lofi hip-hop, you’re sure to find something new to enjoy. Read on […]

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New at PBLA: Music Production Courses in Logic Pro – Sign Up Now

Point Blank LA is excited to announce that Music Production courses in Logic Pro will now be offered next term. If you have more to learn and Logic is your DAW of choice, here’s your sign to jumpstart your music career with Point Blank. One of the best ways to get the most out of your courses […]

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55% Off Roland Cloud Membership for PBLA Students: Sign Up Now!

Great news for Point Blank LA students! Roland Cloud is offering a subscription to their Ultimate Membership for only $89, which is a 55% discount on the annual price. In addition, this special membership offer lasts the length of your course, plus a full year after you graduate. Roland Cloud is an evolving cloud-based suite of software synthesizers, drum […]

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Top 5 Music Production Tips with Beat Scene Legend Sweatson Klank

While there is an infinite amount of production tips out there, these 5 tips from LA beat scene pioneer and PBLA instructor Sweatson Klank, aka Tom Wilson, are helpful for both beginners and seasoned producers alike. Tom Wilson has a wealth of experience in the music industry, having worked on composing music for apps, video games, […]

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50% Off Music Industry in the Digital Age w/ Dr Mathew Knowles (Beyoncé, Solange): Online

Point Blank Los Angeles is excited to announce that the fall term is starting next week on Monday, Oct 4! This means that it’s your last chance to sign up for our Music Industry in the Digital Age programme with Dr. Mathew Knowles, the architect behind the careers of Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child and Solange, to name a few. In addition […]

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6 Reasons Ableton Push Is Better in Chromatic Mode

Ableton Push changed the way a lot of us make music. It’s a sequencer, performance hub, keyboard and drum machine all in one. Having an “in key” mode to play chords, melodies and basslines takes the pressure off of possibly playing a wrong note but what happens when you’re writing with someone who plays piano or […]

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Top 5 Tips for Producing Social Media Content

Want to create engaging videos for social media but don’t know where to start? Point Blank LA instructor Mikhail Arce-Ignacio, aka MECHA, has put together 5 tips that are sure to improve the quality of your content. Mikhail is a talented musician, producer, and DJ. His passion for music first formed through a fascination with playing […]

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Top 10 Music Industry Mindset Tips Vol. 2 with Marko DeSantis (Sugarcult)

Ever wanted to know what type of mindset it takes to survive and thrive in the modern music industry? Point Blank LA’s lead music business instructor, Marko DeSantis, has composed 10 more great tips for achieving success in this ever-changing industry. If you haven’t checked out the first installment of tips, make sure to read […]

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