Do More Than Just Listen! Find your passion for creating music in our Music Foundations, Music Production, Mixing and Mastering, Sound Design, and DJ Programs. Join the world’s leading learning environment and community for musicians, DJs, producers, visual artists, audio professionals, and enthusiasts of all music genres. As a premier Music School for both aspiring and experienced artists alike, Dubspot’s mission is to inspire and enable students to achieve their creative goals.
Classes are kept intimate in hands-on lab environments and are designed to teach you the powerful functionality of today’s leading music technology while guiding you through fundamental concepts to advance your skills and apply them creatively to develop your signature sound. Our talented tribe of musically diverse educators are more than talented musicians; they are mentors who are devoted to seeing students develop and grow as artists. Their collective experience in the music industry spans many fields, continents, and years. They are the heart of your Dubspot experience!
Contact Admissions today to learn more about our extensive course offerings and programs by calling 1.877.DUBSPOT.
Upcoming Courses in NYC, LA, and Online
Find your Music Production or DJ Education at Dubspot and discover a learning experience that goes beyond software education. Our collection of carefully developed programs explore the core elements that inspire and shape the music you create. Whatever your interest, whatever your level of experience, we can help find the right class for you. Select a program that interests you to learn more about the curriculum and related courses.
Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program
Six Levels | 48 Sessions
The flagship of our music training, with every Ableton Live course offered at the school. After completing this program, you will leave with a portfolio of original music, a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Aug 08 | New York
- Aug 09 | New York
- Aug 29 | New York
- Aug 15 | Los Angeles
- Aug 29 | Los Angeles
- Aug 27 | Online
Logic Pro Producer Certificate Program
Six Levels | 48 Sessions
Master Logic Pro X with our complete program. You’ll get a comprehensive overview of the composition process in Logic and create a portfolio that includes a collection of original tracks, a remix entered in an active remix contest, a re-scored scene from a film, and sound effects and music for a video game.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Aug 02 | New York
- Oct 03 | New York
- Oct 16 | Online
Sound Design Komplete Program
Six Levels | 48 Sessions
Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Aug 07 | New York
- Sep 12 | New York
- Sep 26 | New York
- Oct 16 | Online
Mixing and Mastering Program
Three Levels | 24 Sessions
Transform rough ideas and basic compositions into dance floor bangers and sonically pleasing commercial quality masters. Learn the well-kept industry secrets of EQ, compression, panning, level balancing, reverb, and special effects.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Oct 17 | New York
- Sep 13 | Los Angeles
- Oct 16 | Online
Music Foundations Program
Three Levels | 24 Sessions
Unravel electronic music’s origins, build your chops, learn musical language and theory, and make and play music the way you want. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the roots and lineage of a variety of electronic and dance music genres, strengthen their keyboard skills, and learn valuable music theory, deepening their creative practice and facilitating effective collaborations with musical partners.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Oct 20 | New York
- Oct 31 | New York
- Sep 13 | Los Angeles
- Aug 07 | Online
- Oct 02 | Online
DJ Extensive Program
Six Levels | 24 Sessions
Immerse yourself in the complete art of DJing, from the fundamentals of beatmatching and mixing to using effects and programming extended club sets. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn fundamentals or a seasoned pro looking to take your talent to the next level, our curriculum is designed to accommodate all skill levels and styles of music. This comprehensive DJ program covers everything from basic mixing to advanced digital DJing with both Serato Scratch Live and Traktor Scratch Pro.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Aug 22 | New York
- Aug 28 | New York
- Sep 08 | New York
DJing with Traktor Program
Three Levels
Starting with a historical overview, students will learn the fundamental concepts of DJing via Traktor’s intuitive interface. They will then delve into the vast array of possibilities offered by this groundbreaking software, presenting their work along the way. Students will leave with finished DJ mixes, a thorough understanding of DJing with Traktor, and a solid skill set ready for further development.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Aug 07 | Online
- Oct 02 | Online
Maschine Program
Three Levels | 12 Sessions
The future of production is here. Native Instruments’ Maschine redefines the intersection of hardware and software, performance and production. With Dubspot’s Maschine program for producers and performers, you’ll go from shaking hands with this cutting-edge music platform to making full tracks and performing your music live.
Upcoming Start Dates
- Sep 12 | New York
- Oct 16 | Online
Turntablism Extensive Program
Six Levels | 24 Sessions
Turntablism is the art of manipulating turntables like an instrument. Starting with the fundamentals of “Scratching” and “Beat Juggling,” the program will focus on proper technique, optimal practice habits, creative exploration, group work, applications, and eventually full-blown turntablist sets.
Upcoming Start Dates
Visual Performance Program
Two Levels | 16 Sessions
Learn how to use a toolkit of the latest software including Vidvox VDMX and Quartz Composer. Create your own performance setup for live shows. Learn from a variety of visualists and producers who are pushing the medium in new and unexpected directions.
Upcoming Start Dates
Open House in NYC: Sundays 11am | Guided Tour of LA
Ask questions. Watch demos. Test drive workstations.
Visit our New York and Los Angeles locations! Ask our Admissions Counselors in-depth questions about our programs, curriculum and philosophy. Watch live music production and DJ demos, and test drive our student workstations. If you are still trying to decide what you are looking for, stop by one of our Open Houses in NYC or schedule a tour in LA to find out more about the learning process at Dubspot. We can also help with scheduling details and payment options.
