Music Production

 
 

Create music with technology.

For young people who love tech as much as they love music. In our production sessions, they'll learn to build beats, arrange songs, record instruments and vocals, and explore the world of live sound.

We use industry-standard software like Logic Pro — the same tools used by professional producers — so they're learning skills that translate directly into the real world.

What They'll Learn

In our music production sessions, young people will:

  • Build beats and arrangements — creating tracks from scratch using software

  • Record instruments and vocals — capturing performances in the studio

  • Mix and master — learning how to shape and polish a finished track

  • Work with songwriters — producing and enhancing original songs

  • Explore live sound — shadowing at our events, or taking a hands-on role depending on experience

No prior experience needed — just curiosity and a love of music.

Who It's For

  • Ages 8+ — Saturdays (alongside songwriting)

  • Ages 14+ — Wednesdays or Thursdays

All sessions take place at our studios in Southend-on-Sea: 30 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BU

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Meet Your Coaches

Billy Hoyle leads our music production sessions.

Billy heads up our guitar and production programmes, bringing hands-on experience of recording, mixing and producing. He helps young people get to grips with the tools and techniques used by professional producers.

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Tom Cunningham also coaches across the production programme, supporting young people as they develop their skills and work on projects.

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FAQs

  • No - we provide everything. They’ll learn on studio computers using Logic Pro

  • Not at all. Music Production is about creating with software - though if they do play, they can record themselves too

  • Whatever interests them! Our producers work across pop, hip-hop, electronic, indie, lo-fi and more

  • Absolutely! As they develop skills, they can bring their own ideas and work on personal tracks

  • Yes - we offer opportunities to shadow or assist at our live events, depending on experience and confidence

  • Juniors (Ages 8-10)

    Music Production (1 hour): £36/month Combined with Junior band (2 hours): £60/month

    Seniors (11+ and 14+)

    Music Production (2 hours): £60/month Combined with band (4 hours): £84/month

    Pricing is based on 36 sessions per year, split into 12 equal monthly payments. You can cancel anytime with one month's written notice.

  • Absolutely. We never want cost to be a barrier. Through The Song School Fund, we offer free and subsidised places for families who need them. Funded spaces in each session are limited, so if there isn't one available right away, we'll pop you on our waiting list and let you know as soon as a spot opens up.

Hear What Our Producers Create

'Unity' is an example of a song where some of our young people have been involved in the recording and mixing process.

 

Book a Free Trial

Ready to give it a go? Select a session using our booking widget (below or to the right) to register for a free trial.

All sessions take place at our studios in Southend-on-Sea: 30 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BU

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How to Register

  1. Select the appropriate age group for your child

  2. Choose the date you'd like to come in for the trial

  3. Complete the short induction form

  4. Click 'Sign Up'

You'll receive a confirmation message straight away, followed by a reminder email 24 hours before the session, with everything you need to know.

Can't find a session for your child?

If there isn't a session available for your child's age group right now, pop them on our waiting list. We'll be in touch as soon as a space opens up or a new session is added.

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