Summer Music Production Intensive 2026 - The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

UCLA Summer
Music Production Intensive

2026

Learn the Fundamentals
of Music Production

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On Campus Session A:
July 20 – July 24, 2026

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT daily

Tuition:

On-campus program – $1,533

Deposit of $500 required no later than 15 days after receiving notice of acceptance. The deadline to pay the remaining balance for your participation will be May 29, 2026.

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What is Music Production?

When a music-maker gets the seed of an idea for a song or piece of music, it is driven by an emotion and/or experience. But how do you turn that feeling into music that ends up representing and sounding like what you are feeling? This summer intensive for high school students unravels the mystery and challenges of music production. Join us for a deep dive the techniques and learn from an amazing selection of music producer professionals and artists.

How do You Create the Sound of Emotion?

During the week, in TEN masterclass/workshops, you will learn how to:

  • define the concept for your music and visualise and create your musical and sonic arrangement
  • learn the basics of mic technique to capture the sound that ’feels’ right
  • learn DIY home recording techniques.
  • use your DAW as a musical instrument to create music
  • use MIDI, royalty free sample libraries (Splice) and plugins
  • create beats
  • use and create top level vocal production techniques
  • understand the mixing process

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cancellation and refund policy?

Cancellation of your participation in the summer intensives must be provided to the program in writing no later than June 5, 2026.  You will be eligible to receive an 85% refund of your deposit if cancelling by this date. Cancellations communicated in writing from June 6, 2026 through June 28, 2026 will receive a 50% refund on their deposit. Cancellations communicated from June 29 through the start of the intensive are eligible for a 50% refund of the full tuition.  However, any cancellations communicated once your intensive has already begun will not be eligible for a refund.

Will housing be provided?

No, participants must make their own lodging arrangements.

Will food be provided?

Yes, lunch is catered for participants each day of the intensive program.  We recommend you bring snacks or purchase snacks at the various vending areas available on campus.

Will orientation be provided?

Yes, orientation is required for both parents/guardians and participants.  A zoom orientation session will be facilitated one month prior to the start of the intensives.

Do I need to bring my own instrument?

Yes, if you are a drummer in the jazz or songwriting program, only bring a bass drum pedal, cymbals, and drum sticks.  If you are a piano player, each of our instructional spaces are equipped with a piano.

Is there a cost for parking on campus?

We recommend you use parking structure 2 (P2 on this map), the closest one to our buildings.  The cost for a full day of parking is $17 in structure 2, parking rates are subject to revision by the university and can also vary by parking location.

Is the program available to international students?

International students are eligible to apply, please refer to the following page for information on visa requirements.

Will I need any additional supplies?

Additional supplies needed vary by intensive and we recommend you review the orientation information for your specific intensives.

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