Music Production Course (Ages 10+)

Learn how to build your own sound and craft your own beats using industry-leading tools!

Music Production Classes in Virginia Beach

Want to unlock your talents as a hitmaker? Beat Refinery® music production classes can give you the tools and skills you’ll need in the producer’s chair.

Open to DJs and producers of all skill levels — including middle schoolers and teens who are just getting started with music production — this class will give you a rock solid foundation for crafting your own beats and mixing music for other artists.

Our music production classes use Ableton Live, a program used by professionals across the music industry. In these classes, you’ll learn how to compose, record, arrange, mix, and master your own tracks. By the end of the course, you’ll have all of the fundamental skills you’ll need as a producer.

In addition to powerful tools for music production, Ableton Live includes a wide range of user-friendly features for DJs. We’ll help you master techniques like mashups, blends, and remixes, plus how to use Ableton Live like an instrument during live sets!

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Beat Refinery Music Production Classes

Music Production Level 1

Prerequisite: None
Students will learn:

  • Fundamentals of Ableton Live
  • Software layout and controls
  • Basic DAW mixing
  • Basic audio effects
  • Basic audio & clip editing
  • Warping & time-stretching audio
  • Automation & arrangement
  • Saving & exporting projects

Music Production Level 2

Prerequisite: Music Production Level 1
Students will learn:

  • Using Ableton Live’s arrangement view in a studio setting
  • How to create basic mashups, blends, remixes, mixtapes & DJ edits
  • DAW mixing
  • Audio effects
  • Audio & clip editing
  • Arrangement
  • Transition
  • DIY acapella
  • Full-length mixtape with Ableton Live
  • Blend/mashup/bootleg track
  • Re-drum edit
  • Basic remix using samples (loop-based)

 

Ableton Live Software

Our Music Production classes use Ableton Live, a powerful and versatile program for music producers!

Ableton Live has become one of the industry’s most popular programs among musicians and producers. This makes it a perfect fit for DJs who are serious about crafting their own beats and stepping into the producer’s booth.

In this course, we’ll show you how to harness Ableton Live’s core suite of tools and discover your voice as an artist.

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Ready to start crafting your own beats and producing your own tracks? Our music production classes make it easy to learn these skills! New students can get started with Beat Refinery by enrolling online or calling Bach to Rock® to register by phone.
Get started with Beat Refinery music production classes today! Sign up online or contact Bach to Rock for details on schedules and pricing.

The Beat Refinery program is only available at select Bach to Rock locations. Contact your local music school to check available lessons and classes.

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Why Choose Us

The Bach to Rock Method

At Bach to Rock, we know that students learn music more quickly when they’re having fun! Our step-by-step curriculum keeps students engaged and rewards achievement at each level. Students get to choose which songs they play, learn from music pros, and perform with peers at live events!

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Music Made Fun!

At Bach to Rock, students choose which songs and genres they want to play, making lessons more fun!

Band & Glee Programs

Through our Band and Glee Club programs, students get to play music with peers, a key skill for growing musicians!

Live Performances

Bach to Rock gives students the chance to perform live at local music venues, helping students build confidence on stage!

One-on-One Lessons

In private music lessons, our students learn one-on-one from some of the most talented music educators in the area.

Early Childhood Classes

Music is valuable for early childhood development! We offer programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students.

Music Lessons, Camps & Parties

At Bach to Rock, we offer music lessons and group classes for kids and adults, plus camps and birthday parties! With our fun and beginner-friendly approach, it's never too early or too late to get started with music!

Lessons

Bach to Rock offers music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Our private lessons include piano, guitar, drums, voice, and a wide range of other instruments. We also offer beginner classes and ensemble programs like Band and Glee Club. Anyone can learn to play music with Bach to Rock — even if you've never played an instrument before!

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Camps

Our camps are a perfect choice for students who love music! We offer full-day and half-day summer camps, spring camps, and winter camps for kids, plus camps on school holidays. Our camps are great for students who want to start learning music and see what it's like to perform!

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Parties

Birthday parties at Bach to Rock give kids a chance to be rock stars for a day! With themes like Karaoke Birthday and Rock Birthday, partygoers get to perform and record songs by their favorite artists. We also offer birthday party packages for younger children and corporate teams!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about music lessons at Bach to Rock®? Below, we’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions about our programs, including which types of lessons we offer, how much our programs cost, and how to get started!

Bach to Rock offers a wide range of music programs, including lessons for all ages and skill levels!

Our private lessons include programs for piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, and voice, as well as brass, string, and woodwind instruments.

We also offer group classes — including beginner classes like Piano 101, Guitar 101, and Voice 101 — plus ensemble programs like Band and Glee Club.

Pricing for Bach to Rock music lessons depends on the type and duration of lesson. You can find up-to-date pricing and schedules for all of our programs through our online sign up system. Pricing may vary by location.

All Bach to Rock students must have access to their own instruments for at-home practice.

Bach to Rock is more than happy to advise parents and students on instrument purchases. We can recommend local stores that sell high-quality instruments for a reasonable price.

We also have wholesale contracts with instrument manufacturers and suppliers. This allows us to provide instruments at a discount to parents and students who purchase them from us.

A list of recommended instruments and accessories is available for all parents and students.

While students must have their own instruments for at-home practice, Bach to Rock will generally provide students with instruments for in-school lessons.

Drums, guitars, keyboards, and support equipment (such as amplifiers) will always be supplied by the school. This way, students don’t have to transport bulky equipment to and from lessons.

As students advance, they may feel more comfortable using their own instruments for lessons at Bach to Rock. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments to school for lessons when possible.

Note that we do not provide wind or orchestral instruments such as clarinets, flutes, saxophones, or violins.

It's never too early to get kids started with music! At Bach to Rock, we encourage parents to start music classes early in childhood, so that kids can enjoy the developmental benefits of music education.

Our programs include Rock n Roll (ages 1-3), Rock City® (ages 3-5), Kids n Keys (ages 5-7), and Fun with Music (ages 6-7). Our early childhood classes help prepare students for private music lessons as they grow older.

We recommend starting private lessons at age 7. This is the age when most students are able to read sheet music — an important skill for private lessons.

Music education offers a wealth of benefits in early childhood. At Bach to Rock, we offer a range of fun and exciting programs to introduce your child to music!

These programs include Rock n Roll (ages 1-3), Rock City® (ages 3-5), Kids n Keys (ages 5-7), and Fun with Music (ages 6-7).

At Bach to Rock, we welcome students of all ages — including adults! Our adult music lessons are open to students regardless of their skill level or experience.

Whether you’re playing an instrument for the first time, want to brush up on existing skills, or feel like learning a new instrument, we’ve got you covered!

In addition to in-person lessons, our music programs are available online.

Bach to Rock’s online programs include private music lessons, group classes for beginners, early childhood programs, and online workshops!

Parents and students can sign up for Bach to Rock music lessons, camps, and parties at the click of a button! Our online sign up system makes it easy to enroll, and includes up-to-date information for pricing, availability, and scheduling. We also accept registrations over the phone or in-person!

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