Learn how to produce your own music from start to finish—even if you’re brand new.
After assessing your long-term goals and favorite artists/tunes, our professionally trained music experts will create a unique course designed to keep your ideas flowing and guide you to bring your music to life!
Whether you’re a budding artist, beat maker, or aspiring producer, music production lessons at McCormick Music Lessons in Costa Mesa are your one-stop shop to help you create professional-sounding tracks at your own pace.
With personalized guidance, structured lessons, and a creative partner in your corner, you’ll finally feel confident producing music that sounds the way it does in your head!
Get a 28-day money back guarantee when you sign up!
We’ll show you how to make beats, record vocals, & Mix Like a Pro
You’ve watched the tutorials. Tried the plugins. Still stuck wondering why your tracks sound flat.
Learning from random creators with no plan? It’s frustrating, slow, and leaves you second-guessing every move.
Our program is different.
Why Take Music Production Lessons with McCormick Music Lessons?
Music Production Classes
You’ll dive into the world of music recording and leave with the skills to create, mix, and release your own music—no fancy studio needed.
Here’s what we’ll cover…
Discover essential equipment & the magic of virtual instruments to produce music
Professional songwriting techniques and music editing basics on the best software
How to release your music like a pro to maximize quality listening & reach
Do I need any experience to start? Not at all! Our lessons are beginner-friendly. Whether you’ve never opened music software or already dabble in beat-making, we’ll meet you where you are.
How much does it cost? The price will range somwhere between $70-$85/class, depending on how long your lesson is. Assuming you attend weekly classes, it will cost around $300 per month.
Do I need to bring my own equipment? We provide equipment but will make recommendations on what to buy after your first lesson, so you can continue to make music at home to achieve your goals.
Do you offer one-off sessions or project help? Yes! If you’re working on a specific track and need help mixing, finishing, or leveling up your workflow, we’re able to help! We’re the one-stop-shop to help you make the music you’ve always wanted to make!
IMPORTANT: To maximize your success, we recommend you schedule your lessons weekly so you and your instructor can build on what you learned the previous week.
Have more questions? Get in touch with us!
What We’ll Cover in Music Production Lessons
While we tailor the music production classes to your skill set and goals, here’s an example curriculum of what your instructor may cover with you to help you fully master making music on your own.
👇 Lesson 1: Building Your Production Studio
Topic: Setting Up Your Studio: Essential Equipment
Key Concepts: Learn about essential gear for a studio setup, including monitor speakers, audio interfaces, microphones, and MIDI keyboards.
What is a DAW?: Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and their role in music production.
Software Comparison: Explore the differences between free DAWs like GarageBand and Ableton Live Lite and paid options like Logic Pro X.
👉 Lesson 2: Virtual Instruments vs. Audio Tracks
Topic: Understanding Virtual Instruments (AU/VST) vs. Audio Tracks
Key Concepts: Learn the differences between virtual instruments and audio tracks, and how to use each for different purposes (e.g., recording virtual drums vs. recording guitar or vocals).
👉 Lesson 3: From Voice Memo to Song
Topic: Songwriting and Recording Techniques
Key Concepts: Discover how to turn a voice memo into a full song. Learn about recording with click tracks, setting time signatures, and the art of layering instruments and vocals.
👉 Lesson 4: Editing and Mixing Basics
Topic: Introduction to Editing and Mixing
Key Concepts: Understand the basics of editing and mixing your tracks. Learn essential effects like EQ, compression, and reverb, and explore the concepts of headroom and volume management.
👉 Lesson 5: Mastering Your Track
Topic: Music Production Mastering Techniques
Key Concepts: Discover the purpose of mastering and learn simple techniques to master making music on your own. Understand export formats (WAV, AIFF, MP3) and how to set up a mastering project.
👉 Lesson 6: Sharing Your Music
Topic: Releasing Your Music
Key Concepts: Explore ways to share your finished tracks. Learn about free platforms like SoundCloud and Bandcamp, as well as paid distribution services like DistroKid.
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