Learn how to organize your home studio for maximum creativity and productivity. We’ll cover signal routing, gear setup, session templates, and essential workflow tips that help you stay in flow and avoid distractions.

Dive into Ableton Live 12 and explore the full potential of your DAW. You’ll get hands-on with session and arrangement views, signal flow, and plugin management — including both stock and third-party tools for shaping your sound.

Discover how audio flows through your DAW and how you can shape your sound using insert effects, buses, and processing chains. You’ll learn when and how to apply tools like EQ, compression, reverb, and delay to sculpt your sonic identity with intention and clarity.

Explore the foundations of rhythm by learning how to program realistic and creative drum patterns. This module focuses on groove, swing, layering, and genre-specific drum design, enabling you to make your beats punch, bounce, or hypnotize — depending on your style.

Master the tools that help you finish music faster and with more precision. Learn advanced features like automation, signal routing, grouping, and creative use of production devices such as samplers, audio FX racks, and MIDI tools to level up your creative flow.

Want to make your tracks sound more polished and professional? Join Marijn Nikerk for a hands-on session where you’ll learn essential mixing techniques you can use right away. Perfect for producers who want their music to stand out.

Unlock the ability to shape your own sounds from scratch. Learn how different synthesis types — subtractive, wavetable and FM — can be used to create instruments, pads, basses and effects that reflect your unique sonic identity. You’ll gain full control over oscillators, filters, envelopes and LFOs in your synths.

Discover how movement and balance elevate your mix. In this module, you’ll explore dynamic mixing tools like compression and gating, while also learning how to automate parameters in creative ways. Build mixes that evolve, breathe, and deliver impact at every moment.

Step into the world of vocal production. You’ll record vocals in class and build a complete vocal chain from gain staging to pitch correction, EQ, compression and reverb. Learn how to polish vocal takes and create presence, space and energy with professional FX processing.

Learn the ins and outs of creating incredible vocal chains with Dutch Flower! Dutch Flower has collaborated with artists such as Lionel Richie, Total Touch (known for hits like ‘Touch Me There,’ ‘Somebody Else’s Lover,’ & ‘Total Touch’), Ten Sharp, Postmen, and is currently highly engaged in the hip-hop/urban scene. He also worked on tracks for the Voice of Holland.

Guided by one of our expert Full Course teachers Neil aka Vypes, this event is perfect for producers who want to dig into sound synthesis using Serum. Whether you’re interested in creating custom presets, perfecting sound layering, or tweaking effects to build your own signature sound, this session will give you everything you need to elevate your productions. 

At the beginning of Stage 1, you’ll take part in your first edition of MPA Connects, our biggest in-house community event. Meet fellow students, teachers and industry professionals during workshops and network sessions. Gain valuable insights from real-world experiences on songwriting, gigs and collaboration.  This first edition kicks off your journey by showing you what it means to be part of a music community.

Take your mix to a professional level. In this module, you’ll learn the complete mastering workflow — from gain staging and EQ to stereo imaging, compression, and final limiting. You’ll develop both the technical precision and creative polish to make your tracks sound competitive across streaming platforms.

Shape your artistic identity and market presence. With guidance from A&R coaches, you’ll define your visual language, tone of voice, and unique artist story. Learn how to position yourself in today’s music industry, build audience connection, and pitch your work with purpose and authenticity.

Turn your vision into action. In this final lesson series, you’ll craft a personal release roadmap, covering timelines, platforms, artwork, and promotional strategy. The result: a detailed, realistic plan to launch your music — aligned with your creative goals and long-term trajectory.