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Music Production Basics with Logic Pro

Introduction to Music Production (Logic)

  • Evening Course
  • 12 weeks

A 12 week introduction to music production using Logic Pro, covering workflows, MIDI/audio manipulation, composition, sampling, and beat making.

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Course Overview

Logic Pro is one of the most popular Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) used in music production today. Whether you’re completely new to music production or you’ve dabbled a little and are keen to learn more, our 12-week in-person Music Production Basics course will unlock your creativity and introduce you to the wonders of Logic Pro.

Across 12 weeks, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the theories, techniques and concepts of music production from experienced, industry-active producers. Using examples of contemporary music to bring music production theories to life, you’ll explore the ins and outs of production workflows, with ongoing chances to produce your own original music and receive feedback on your work.

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Course Features

Know Logic Pro Get familiar with one of the most versatile DAWs in the industry through practical sessions and hands-on experience. 

Composition and beat making Create songs how you want them to be heard, using tried and tested digital music production methods.

Home recording techniques Discover the tricks and tips of studio-quality recording at home, taking your creativity to the next level and becoming a more capable recording artist.

Music producer toolkit Explore the full arsenal of music production tools at your fingertips and learn how the world’s top music producers apply them.

Key Facts

  • London: Classes run weekly on Tuesdays between 7 and 9pm at ICMP London, 1B Dyne Road, NW6 7XG
  • Leeds: Classes run weekly on Tuesdays between 6:30 and 8:30pm at ICMP Leeds, 1 Millennium Sq, LS2 3AD
  • Liverpool: Classes run weekly on Mondays between 7 and 9pm at ICMP Liverpool, 38 Pall Mall, L3 6ES

Course Progression

This course is a thorough introduction to the skills and techniques of music production and Logic Pro. The strong foundational knowledge you’ll gain will put you in a perfect position to progress to ICMP’s 12-week in-person Mixing & Mastering intermediate-level course.

Other music production courses you might like to consider include:

Entry Requirements

Ability level: Beginner – no previous experience is required to study our Music Production Basics course. All you need is a passion for learning more about the exciting world of music production.

Learning Outcomes

  • An understanding of the role of the music producer
  • Manipulation of different track types, such as MIDI and audio
  • An understanding of the composition process
  • Classic music production techniques, such as sampling and beat making

Course Details

Our Music Production Basics course has been designed to give you the essential knowledge you’ll need as a music producer. Each lesson combines theory with practice, so you can really get to know Logic Pro.

Over the first six weeks, you’ll explore the role a producer plays in the music production process. You’ll look at the individual elements of a music track, investigating how tempo, melody and chords can turn music into magic. You’ll also discover ways to get a professional result when recording in a home studio set-up.

Prepare for the next 12 weeks with an outline of the goals and topics you’ll cover, and an overview of Logic Pro. You’ll walk through the music production process, from songwriting to delivery, and learn where the role of music producer fits in. You’ll also discuss affordable ways to start producing music from home and all the different track types and tools you have at your disposal.

Take an intimate look at MIDI, Software Instruments, the Pattern Editor and the Session Musician functions. Examine how to edit all the different parameters of MIDI to create your own beat.

Learn all the tips and tricks on how best to edit audio, fixing poor quality gain staging, adding fades and rearranging recordings to create something entirely new.

Discover all the different types of microphone and learn how to get the best results when recording in a home or studio setting – from initial connection to an audio interface, through to editing in Logic Pro.

Learn all the foundations of the Compressor module, understanding how to control dynamics in your track and understanding creative ways to edit the vibe and feel of your music using compression.

Learn all about EQ and how frequencies affect your music; adding weight to your bass and clarity to your vocals.

Going further with Logic Pro

In the second half of the course, you’ll work with creative tools in Logic Pro to make your music pop. You’ll discover the theory and practice behind techniques including synthesis, sampling, mixing and mastering, creating tracks in Logic Pro with guidance from your on-hand ICMP music producer tutor.

Understand how to use Reverb to add space and dimension to your songs, utilising Sends to retain control over the balance.

Learn how to make the bad into good, utilising triggering, FX and all the tricks the pros do to fix your songs and make them sound as good as they can be.

Discover the world of synthesis, exploring the building blocks of a synth sound and the key parameters which affect it. Examine the most common types of synthesis, listening to a selection of stand-out synth tracks across multiple genres.

Examine the history of sampling across key popular music genres and learn how to use Logic Pro’s sampling tools to add flavour to your music.

Understand Mixing and its place in the overall production process. Learn how to use Busses to produce a better-sounding demo track.

Find out what a mastering engineer does and the tips and tricks to make your demos sound polished. Also a look at the importance of relationships in music production – particularly those with your clients and fellow creators.

Upcoming Dates

London

Starts Tuesday 5th January 2027
£699.00

Leeds

Starts Tuesday 5th January 2027
£399.00

Liverpool

Starts Monday 25th January 2027
£399.00

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