CREATED BY ARTISTS
FOR ARTISTS™
LOS ANGELES MUSIC PRODUCTION PROGRAM
At ICON’s flagship Los Angeles Music Production Program, you’ll dive progressively deeper into production, synthesis, arrangement, and mixing & mastering. You’ll train your ear, make creative decisions in the studio, and learn the top professional techniques needed for creating commercial-grade music.

20:1 RATIO
Small classrooms give you individualized attention and help you master each step of the well-paced curriculum.

1:1 TIME
Weekly mentoring sessions in the studio with a professional producer provide personalized feedback on your music.

INSPIRED COLLABORATIONS
Create new music with other like-minded artists.
HOW WE COMPARE
Through any of ICON’s programs you’ll get more individualized support with professional producers, agents, or vocal coaches. Before you sign up, ask these questions:

Taught by
working professionals?

Requires a demo or
just down payment?

Proven Graduate
success?
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OTHER MUSIC
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Areas of Focus | Music Production Advanced Music Production Vocal Artist Music Business |
Varies |
1:1 with a Producer, Vocal Coach, or Industry Professional | 20-40 hours | 0-16 hours |
Office Hours/Week | 12 | 1-2 |
Live Q&A with Guest Artists | Yes | No |
Post-Graduation Career Services | For Life | Varies |
AS A GRADUATE OF THE LOS ANGELES MUSIC PRODUCTION PROGRAM, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
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PRODUCE PROFESSIONALLY MIXED MUSIC
Master Ableton Live, Pro Tools and other platforms essential for mixing and producing music.
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PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Navigate contracts and ace the legal aspects of setting up a business.
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OVERCOME WRITER’S BLOCK
Keep the creativity flowing, no matter what.
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BUILD YOUR BRAND
Develop an original sound and define your unique brand.
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DEVELOP YOUR TRADEMARK SOUND
Create original sounds, tones and melodies that deliver an emotional impact.
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MASTER THE KEYBOARD
Easily play intervals, scales and chord progressions.
TUITION
WHAT’S INCLUDED
12 MONTHS
of music production education
(see curriculum below)
40 HOURS
with a professional producer
800 HOURS
of office hours available
(optional)
LIVE Q&A
with guest artists
Curriculum
What classes you’ll take and how much time you need to commit.
INTRO TO MUSIC
PRODUCTION
- Music Theory I
- Ableton
- Ear Training I
- Synthesis I
- Groove Theory I
- Keyboard Techniques Lab I
- Studio Techniques I
- Studio Mentor
INTERMEDIATE MUSIC
PRODUCTION
- Music Theory II
- Music History
- Synthesis II
- Ear Training II
- Groove Theory II
- Keyboard Techniques Lab II
- Studio Techniques II
- Plugins & Signal Processing Lab
- Studio Mentor
SONGWRITING &
MUSIC BUSINESS
- Music Theory III
- Collaboration Sessions
- Songwriting I
- Ear Training III
- Studio Techniques III
- Groove Theory III
- Keyboard Techniques Lab III
- Writing Lab I
- Studio Mentor
ADVANCED MIXING
& MASTERING
- Music Theory IV
- Collaboration Project
- Studio Techniques IV
- Songwriting II
- Keyboard Techniques Lab IV
- Music Business I
- Studio Mentor
The Los Angeles Music Production Program prepares students to become music producers, composers, performers, recording artists, professional DJs, and entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry.
“Icon Collective is in a league of its own when it comes to both music production and being an artist. Going to ICON was the best decision I’ve ever made.“
Brendan Carney
LOS ANGELES STUDENT Long Island, NY“Icon Collective illuminates the truth and potential of your inner most artist. This community will help you answer the calling that is deep within you. That is the gift and treasure of this place”
David Yuan
LOS ANGELES STUDENT San Jose, CA“My time at ICON taught me to be a songwriter, a producer, an engineer, and most importantly a musician. The lessons that I learned there will stick with me for the rest of my life. I would not be the person I am today without ICON”
Roman Perry
LOS ANGELES STUDENT Boston, MA“I love that the instructors are people who have been in the industry and know what they’re talking about. ICON took me farther with my music than I ever imagined possible”
Salvador Castillo
LOS ANGELES STUDENT Los Angeles, CASPEAK TO AN ICON
REPRESENTATIVESummer 2023
DEADLINE Jun 12
Fall 2023
DEADLINE Sep 11
