Short Course

Songwriting and Music Production

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Duration

10 Weeks
Cost

£240
Tutor

Zoe Collins
When

Tuesday Evenings

Learn to confidently write and produce industry level music using Logic Pro.

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Course Overview

This course is your gateway to mastering the art of music production, from songwriting to a polished final track. Over 10 weeks, you'll build your skills step by step, crafting entire compositions with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our expert guidance will take you to the next level.

Learn to navigate Logic Pro, Apple’s powerful Digital Audio Workstation, and discover how its production techniques translate seamlessly to other DAWs. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, ensuring your music sounds professional.

But we don't stop there. Explore the ins and outs of music distribution, copyright law, and the importance of securing songwriting credits. Plus, we'll introduce you to services like PRS, crucial for when you're ready to share your music with the world.

By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to independently write and create industry-level music, armed with a solid understanding of production, distribution, and the music business.

Let’s turn your musical vision into reality!

What we do...

A girl with curly dark hair and a stripey jumper is putting on headphones. Logic, the music editing programme, is loaded on the screen in front of her and she is ready to edit music.

A screen with Logic Pro loaded up on screen.

Zoe is helping demonstrate how to use a function on Logic Pro. The student watches what she is doing on the screen.

A student with long blonde hair and a green and blue stripey jumper is looking at a screen with headphones on. Logic is loaded up on the screen and she is mid-edit, concentrating on the details of sound editing.

About the Tutor

After graduating from Hereford College of Arts in 2012, Zoe has journeyed across the UK, honing her craft in contemporary music performance, songwriting, and production. Her studies at the British Institute of Modern Music in Bristol and the University of South Wales in Cardiff have equipped her with a wealth of experience, which she’s eager to share with aspiring musicians.

Over the past 15 years, Zoe has mastered ‘Logic Pro,’ using it to produce mainstream music, film scores, and audio projects like voiceovers. Her impressive portfolio includes composing for BBC Wales’ ‘It’s My Shout’ and having her band Pollyanna Blue’s tracks played on BBC Radio 1. With her up-to-date industry experience, Zoe is ready to help you advance your skills in music creation and distribution.

Venue, Dates, Times

Term starts on 14th January. There will be 10 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 25th February. All session dates listed below:

14th January

21st January

28th January

4th February

11th February

18th February

4th March

11th March

18th March

25th March

All sessions will be held in the Digital Skills Centre at our College Road Campus. Sessions will start at 6.30pm and will finish at approximately 9pm.

Short Courses FAQs

What age do I have to be to do a short course?

Unless otherwise stated, our short courses are suitable for 16+.

We recommend anyone aged 16-17 is accompanied by someone 18+ who is also a paying participant.

What do I need to bring with me?

Basic materials are provided on all of our short courses, and you will be advised on any additional materials you may want to buy for personal projects whilst on the short course.

Make sure to bring some water, and dress appropriately for using college equipment (for example, no open-toed shoes, long hair tied back when using workshop equipment, and no highly flammable clothes if using fire).

Do I need to have had experience?

All of our short courses, unless specifically stated, are suitable for beginners or people with a little experience. There will usually be a mix of abilities in the group.

How many people are in the class?

Group sizes vary course to course, but we keep them small where possible so you get as much tutor time as possible. At the moment, the largest short course group is 15 people.

Do I get a certificate?

Courses like these can look great on your CV and are good for professional development. Therefore, we award certificates at the end of the course, provided that you attended enough of the sessions.

Our short courses are non-credit bearing programmes.