Master the Studio with COPA’s Music Production Course
Learn to Record, Mix, and Produce Like a Pro with Hands-On Training and Industry-Relevant Tools
Bring your musical ideas to life with COPA’s Music Production Course, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Whether you want to become a beatmaker, sound engineer, or music producer, this course equips you with the tools, techniques, and industry insight to shape the future of sound.
What You’ll Learn
Our Music Production Course forms part of COPA’s full-time curriculum and covers every stage of the music-making process. From basic audio principles to advanced studio workflows, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience while developing your own unique sound.
Core modules include:
- Digital Audio Techniques & DAW Mastery
- Studio Setup & Signal Flow
- Recording Techniques (Vocals, Instruments, Live Sessions)
- Mixing & Mastering Fundamentals
- Sound Design & Creative Sampling
You’ll also collaborate with performance and business students on real-world projects—mirroring the professional studio environment.
Why Study Music Production at COPA?
At COPA, learning goes beyond textbooks. Our facilitators are working professionals—producers, engineers, and artists—who bring current industry standards into the classroom. You’ll gain access to fit-for-purpose studios and industry-relevant software, giving you the practical edge needed to thrive in a competitive field.
Whether you want to produce chart-topping hits, score films, engineer live events, or build your own studio brand, COPA’s Music Production Course gives you the skills, confidence, and network to make it happen.
Qualification:
Campus of Performing Arts Music Production Certificate
Duration:
This is a one-year stand-alone certificate. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition.
Course Modules:
- Compose and Arrange Music
- Digital Audio Technique
- Disk Jockey (Optional Extra)
- Keyboard Skills
- Live Production
- Music Business
- Music Culture
- Music Theory
- Studio Arrangement and Production
- Studio Recording Techniques
Qualification:
Diploma in Music (SAQA ID: 96373)
Duration:
3 Years.
Modules include:
Year 1:
- All about the Business
- Academic Writing Skills
- Create and Arrange Music
- Creative ICT and Sound Design
- Ethics and Professionalism in the Music Industry in South Africa
- Game Audio Fundamentals 2 (Optional Extra)
- Health and Safety
- Music Industry Overview
- Music Theory
- Recording Popular Music
Year 2:
- Business Ethics
- Creative Sound Engineering
- Getting Industry Ready
- Entrepreneurial Practice
- Live Recording Session 1
- Music Industry Practical
- Research Methods
- Songwriting and Arrangement
- Working with Digital Audio
Year 3:
- Action Learning Plan
- Creative Portfolio
- Developing a Business Plan
- Live Recording Session 2
- Music in a Digital World
- Music Industry Practical
- Specialised Project
Career opportunities for producers include:
- Producer
- Composer
- Sound Engineer
- Game Audio Developer
- Advanced Musical Technician
- DJ
