Author archives: James Cooke

Download 3 of Ski Oakenfull’s Famous Deconstruction Production Packs Free

Ski Oakenfull’s track deconstructions are one of the keystones of Point Blank’s online music production education. If you’re a newbie to Point Blank, or music production for that matter, and haven’t watched one of our deconstructions before, here’s what they’re all about: Our Head of Education & Development (and master of deconstructions), Ski Oakenfull, takes a […]

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Point Blank Student Opportunities: February 2020 (Serato Studio, BMC & More)

At Point Blank Music School, we strive to provide our students with the best opportunities we can. We know how difficult it can be to break into the industry when you’re starting out, so we aim to help you make as much noise as possible and get noticed by the best in the business. Becoming a student at […]

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Student Success January 2020: Laura Harvey & Terrance Colebrook

Welcome back to another edition of Point Blank Student Success. This month we spoke to the all-female DJ business owner, Laura Harvey and Terrance Colebrook, the label head of Brdrins Records. We compile these every month showcasing students that have studied with us for any length of time at any of our locations: London, Los Angeles, China, Ibiza, Mumbai, and Online. Read on below to […]

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Point Blank Studio Sessions – Talia

If you frequent the Point Blank blog or YouTube channel, you may be familiar with our Point Blank Studio Sessions, which showcase the exquisite talent on offer at our London school. Now, we’re back with a brand new series of the student-lead project. Each week, we will unveil a new performance from the session – shining a […]

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Essential Tips for Developing Yourself as an Artist w/ CUE Management

Although the quality and individuality of your music are highly important, learning how to develop yourself as an artist is key to success in the music industry. Some musicians like to work with a manager to help them do this but it’s not always essential. Want an online crash course in artist development? head here. […]

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3 DJ Mixes You Need to Hear This Month: February (Ross From Friends, Arca & Swimful)

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. In this month’s instalment, we celebrate Ross From Friends’ On Cue mix […]

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Last Chance to Enrol on a Point Blank Online Course – Sign Up Today!

Our latest online term is now underway here at Point Blank and we’re thrilled to see how our new students are going to progress, making this your absolute last chance to enrol on an online course with us. Featuring an award-winning virtual learning environment, regular one-to-ones and exclusive video tutorials, our online courses allow you […]

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Point Blank Studio Sessions – Gabz the Great

If you frequent the Point Blank blog or YouTube channel you may be familiar with our Point Blank Studio Sessions which showcase the exquisite talent on offer at our London school. Now, we’re back with a brand new series of the student-lead project. Each week we will unveil a new performance from the session shining a spotlight […]

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6 Best Autotune Plugins to Enhance Your Vocals

Over the last decade, autotune has evolved from a subtlety producers and engineers use to alter vocals and correct out-of-tune notes to a full-blown identity for certain musicians. Now, predominantly used in the realms of trap and left-field pop music, fans will even be able to identify an artist just by the way their distinct […]

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How to Write a K-Pop Track: BTS – ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ Analysis

Over the last decade, Korean pop, a.k.a. K-Pop, has taken the Western world by storm. K-Pop draws influences from numerous genres from around the globe such as hip-hop, pop, EDM, R&B, jazz, house and more and blends this infectious fusion with catchy hooks and flawless dance routines. Even if you’ve never heard of K-Pop as a genre, it’s likely […]

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