Track Deconstruction: LFO – ‘LFO’ w/ Chris Martin

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our Course Content Developer, Chris Martin, breaking down LFO’s classic techno track, ‘LFO’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to its core elements and recreate it before your very eyes. Released via Warp […]

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Deconstruction: Justin Bieber – ‘Intentions’ in Ableton Live

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with David Harrow – a music industry legend and lead Point Blank LA instructor. For this deconstruction, we’re pulling back the curtain on Justin Bieber’s infectious track ‘Intentions’. ‘Intentions’ was released as the second single from his fifth studio album Changes and features Migos’ Quavo. The track itself was […]

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Track Deconstruction: Bronski Beat – ‘Smalltown Boy’

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our Head of Education and Development and master of Track Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. In this video, Ski breaks down Bronski Beat’s classic hit, ‘Smalltown Boy’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to […]

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Track Deconstruction: Todd Terje – ‘Inspector Norse’ Live at LMC 2020

Earlier this year we attended the first-ever London Music Conference at Fabric London. Whilst there, our Head of Education and Development, Ski Oakenfull, treated the event-goers to a live deconstruction of Todd Terje’s excellent track, ‘Inspector Norse’, breaking down the production techniques, music theory, sound design and more. If you’d like to learn more about producing, mixing, mastering and […]

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Download 3 of Ski Oakenfull’s Famous Deconstruction Production Packs Free

Ski Oakenfull’s track deconstructions are one of the keystones of Point Blank’s online music production education. If you’re a newbie to Point Blank, or music production for that matter, and haven’t watched one of our deconstructions before, here’s what they’re all about: Our Head of Education & Development (and master of deconstructions), Ski Oakenfull, takes a […]

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Track Deconstruction w/ Risa T: Ariana Grande – ‘No Tears Left to Cry’

We’re back with another Track Deconstruction, this time from one of our Course Developers, Risa T. In her first-ever deconstruction for Point Blank, Risa T tackles Ariana Grande’s infectious ‘No Tears Left to Cry’, breaking down each element from the Billboard Hot 100 track. ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ was released by Republic Records in 2018 and has […]

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Join Us for a Free Masterclass at Our Next London Open Day on Saturday 20 July

On Saturday 20 July we will be hosting another open day at our studio facility at 26 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ. This will give you the chance to learn more about our Higher Education music production, sound engineering, DJ and music industry courses as well as have a look around our state-of-the-art studios and facilities. On the day, Ski Oakenfull, […]

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Watch our Latest Ableton Live Track Deconstruction: Halsey – ‘Without Me’

We’re excited to share a brand new Deconstruction from our Head of Curriculum and master of Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. This time, Ski pulls back the curtain on American singer-songwriter Halsey’s mega-hit, ‘Without Me’, exploring each of the track’s elements. You can check out Ski’s catalogue of deconstructions on our YouTube channel and don’t forget to check out […]

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Join Us for a Free Masterclass at Our Next Open Day in London, Saturday 2 March

On Saturday 2 March we will be hosting another open day at our studio facility at 26 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ. This will give you the chance to learn more about our Higher Education music production, sound engineering, DJ and music industry courses as well as have a look around our state-of-the-art studios and facilities. On the day, […]

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Top 3 Deconstructions

Our Point Blank Deconstructions have become one of the many reasons those thirsty for Music Production & Sound Engineering knowledge regularly visit our site and keep coming back time and time again. For those of you who may not be familiar with what one of our deconstructions entails, it’s where Ski Okenfull, our lead course developer, […]

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