Category archives: PBLA

PBLA Industry Talks: Composing for Film and TV with Jeff Garber (Netflix, CW, ABC, NBC)

Point Blank LA’s weekly masterclass series is filled with masterful industry insights, career advice, live track deconstructions, music-making tips, and more. These events are hosted by platinum hit-makers, Grammy-winners, and true masters of the modern music industry. Attendees are given a space to ask questions, engage in industry talks, and leave feeling inspired and equipped […]

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PBLA Presents: Running Aftermath Studios with Paul Montes (April 28)

Point Blank LA’s weekly masterclass series is filled with masterful industry insights, career advice, live track deconstructions, music-making tips, and more. These events are hosted by platinum hit-makers, Grammy-winners, and true masters of the many roles of the music industry. Attendees are given a space to ask questions, engage in industry discussions, and leave feeling inspired and […]

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PBLA Presents: Writing Platinum Hits with Andrew Goldstein (14th April)

Point Blank LA’s weekly masterclass series is filled with masterful industry insights, career advice, live track deconstructions, music-making tips, and more. These events are hosted by platinum hit-makers, Grammy-winners, and true masters of the modern music industry. Attendees are given a space to ask questions, engage in industry talks, and leave feeling inspired and equipped […]

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Point Blank Los Angeles Re-opens Studios for Music Courses & Studio Time

We’re excited to announce that Point Blank Los Angeles has reopened its studio facilities to offer current students supervised Studio Lab Time alongside our range of music courses. In addition, we are all set to welcome new students who will be joining Point Blank. Now that we’re back on-site, Point Blank students can get up close and personal with our […]

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6 Creative Production Tips with Ben Runyan (City Rain/ MTV)

You loved Point Blank LA’s Creative Production & Remix instructor Ben Runyan’s Pro Vocal Tips, so we’re back again with six more of his expert tips to make your vocals sound evermore impressive, unique, and creative. Ben Runyan is a Philadelphia-based producer, composer, and educator who has received a nomination for the Sammy Cahn Award […]

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What’s On Weekly: Grammy-Winning Mastering With John Greenham & More

Each week, the Point Blank events calendar is packed with inspiring masterclasses, thought-provoking perspectives, techy talks and more. These events are delivered by cutting edge artists, music industry professionals, renowned tastemakers and others and are live-streamed straight to your desktop – so you’ll be able to stay inspired, learn new techniques and gain insights weekly. You […]

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7 Pro Vocal Production Tips with Ben Runyan (City Rain / MTV)

The quality of vocals on a track can truly make or break a song. It’s vital to be well-versed in the production techniques and tools that can elevate and enhance the quality of your vocal tracks. We caught up with Point Blank’s very own Creative Production & Remix instructor Ben Runyan to get his expertise on masterfully producing […]

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What’s On Weekly: Producing Doja Cat’s Hits With Yeti Beats & More

Each week, the Point Blank events calendar is packed with inspiring masterclasses, thought-provoking perspectives, techy talks and more. These events are delivered by cutting edge artists, music industry professionals, renowned tastemakers and others and are live-streamed straight to your desktop – so you’ll be able to stay inspired, learn new techniques and gain insights weekly. You […]

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7 Reasons to Use Reference Tracks For Mixing

When mixing and mastering your projects, reference tracks can make all the difference to the sound of your finished work. Not only can you use reference tracks as a tool to measure the quality of your mix, but you can also utilize them as a roadmap to guide your process and workflow. To get a more in-depth understanding, […]

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Top 5 West Coast Beats

Whether or not you agree that “West Coast is the Best Coast,” the huge role and influence the West Coast has played and continues to play in hip-hop’s legacy is undeniable. With so many years’ worth of amazing West Coast beats out there, we couldn’t help but ask ourselves: Which beats really are the best in the West? […]

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