Author archives: James Cooke

Inclusivity and Diversity: A Point Blank Perspective

Introduction from Point Blank’s Mission Statement: Point Blank’s mission is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for a successful career in the music industry by providing access to:  A diverse, global community and student experience unmatched in creativity and innovation The latest state-of-the-art equipment Teaching excellence via highly trained lecturers with a wealth of industry […]

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Student Success June 2020: AU/D10/GRAMME & Voah

Welcome back to another edition of Point Blank Student Success. This month we spoke to Vikrant Rathore aka Audiogramme, a producer who now runs his own music academy and Voah, a multi-instrumentalist producer who just released his stellar new single, ‘Memories’. We compile these every month showcasing students that have studied with us for any length […]

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Producer Analysis: Learn the Techniques Behind Burial’s Signature Sound

Welcome to the first instalment of Producer Analysis, a series where we break down some of the key techniques an influential producer uses to create their signature sound and apply them in different ways. First up, we have the elusive Burial who’s championed for his shuffle-y dark UKG beats, ambient textures and emotional vocal work. If you’d like to […]

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3 DJ Mixes You Need to Hear This Month: June (Hooversound, Yazzus & SAMA)

Welcome to our roundup of mixes you need to hear this month, where we spotlight some of the best that electronic music has to offer in the form of forward-thinking track selections, pure club annihilation and new unreleased cuts from our favourite artists. If you’re looking to learn the ins and outs of DJing and […]

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Student Testimonials: Why You Should Study with Point Blank’s Virtual Classroom & Online

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to study with Point Blank either online or via our Virtual Classroom, now is your chance to find out. Championed for our online school and VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) we were able to ensure that over the last three months, whilst the world changed pace, we could adapt and […]

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20 LGBTQ Artists You Should Be Listening To

Arguably one of the most diverse sectors in the world, the music industry is host to a wealth of artists and contributors from all walks of life. As it’s pride month, we’ve decided to spotlight some of our favourite LGBTQ artists by compiling a playlist packed with gems new and old. Although many festivals and gatherings have been cancelled due to […]

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Masterclass: Matt Berry Talks Tips for Creative Inspiration with Bonus Q&A

For this masterclass, we were joined by non-other than esteemed actor, writer and musician, Matt Berry to discuss creative drive and finding inspiration. You may be familiar with Matt Berry for his work on shows such as The IT Crowd, The Mighty Boosh and Year of the Rabbit amongst others but long before stepping into a career in comedy, his […]

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Point Blank Re-opens L.A. Studios with Social Distancing & Safety Guidelines

We’re excited to announce that Point Blank Los Angeles will be re-opening its Mack Sennett Studios facilities to offer students supervised Studio Time. Although we can’t yet resume teaching courses on campus (this will hopefully happen in the September term if all goes well), we are able to offer safe, socially-distanced use of our studio space […]

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PBLA Instructor Spotlight: Tyler Spratt

At Point Blank, you can expect to be taught by some of the best in the business. Each of our instructors is selected for their combination of talent, music industry experience, and tangible success- which they pass on to you in the classroom. Each is a true professional in their field and our team in Los […]

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Masterclass: Tim Exile Demos New Music Collaboration App Endlesss

Earlier this month, we were joined by Native Instruments’ tech developer and Warp Records signee, Tim Exile, to explore his new music collaboration app, Endlesss. The Endlesss iOS app puts collaboration at the forefront of creativity allowing you to jam live with others from across the globe using drums, notes and effects. As well as creating killer tracks […]

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