MI ONLINE

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION Degree Program

Certificate / MI Select

Online Electronic Music Production Program

i Program Overview

Musicians Institute was born from a spirit of non-traditional musicians who sought to excel in the modern music industry. While our campus was established in Hollywood, the center of the entertainment industry, MI Online now offers our world-class curriculum to students anywhere in the world.
In the current music industry, electronic music production is becoming an increasingly popular, mainstream, and global genre. The online EMP program focuses completely on the production of electronic music, with advanced curricular requirements in areas like musicianship and keyboard skills, vocal production concepts, track building, sound design & synthesis, beat-making, plugin processing, and mixing and mastering.
Whether you are looking to produce yourself as an artist, become a songwriter, make and sell beats online, produce for other independent artists, or become a world-class touring DJ producer, we have everything you need to up your production skill set to the next level.
Enroll today and become a student in our electronic music production program. Immerse yourself in a world of beats, bass, technology, and with MI Online, the ultimate freedom.

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

EMP-107/207 – Track Building 1 & 2

EMP-111/211 – Sound Design w/ Ableton Live 1 & 2

AUDIO-016 – Beat Making & Maschine

> VIEW COURSE CATALOG

DEGREE BY THE NUMBERS

From 10 weeks to 6 months, there’s an option for you!

CERTIFICATE – 2 Quarters

MI SELECT (Individual Courses) – 10 Weeks in Length

i Program Overview

Musicians Institute was born from a spirit of non-traditional musicians who sought to excel in the modern music industry. While our campus was established in Hollywood, the center of the entertainment industry, MI Online now offers our world-class curriculum to students anywhere in the world.

In the current music industry, electronic music production is becoming an increasingly popular, mainstream, and global genre. The online EMP program will focus almost completely on the production of electronic music, with advanced curricular requirements in areas like musicianship and keyboard skills, vocal production concepts, track building, sound design & synthesis, beat-making, plugin processing, and mixing and mastering.

Whether you are looking to produce yourself as an artist, become a songwriter, make and sell beats online, produce for other independent artists, or become a world-class touring DJ producer, we have everything you need to up your production skill set to the next level.

Join us and immerse yourself in a world of beats, bass, technology, and with MI Online, the ultimate freedom.

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

EMP-107/207 – Track Building 1 & 2

EMP-111/211 – Sound Design w/ Ableton Live 1 & 2

AUDIO-016 – Beat Making & Maschine

> VIEW COURSE CATALOG

 

DEGREE BY THE NUMBERS

From 10 weeks to 6 months, there’s an option for you!

CERTIFICATE – 2 Quarters

MI SELECT (Individual Courses) – 10 Weeks in Length

TURN YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER

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i The MI Difference

i The MI Difference

EMP Production Advising

The MIO EMP program offers unlimited, weekly online one-on-one sessions with a variety of expert instructors, to help you make each of the elements of your project the best they can be. The EMP Final Project is designed not just to demonstrate your mastery of the courses in the program—but to give you something to take out into the world and begin your career.

IMMERSIVE CURRICULUM

Some highlights for online EMP students include guidance by our Ableton Certified Trainers in producing and remixing music in Ableton Live Suite and the Push 2 controller and private DJ lessons along with other DJing classes including Serato and Set Building

Tuition Savings

MIO tuition is 18% cheaper than our on-campus tuition, as the online students do not have access to our Hollywood facilities. Students also save because they will not incur any relocation costs, which means more flexibility and cost savings to work from and build their own home studio.

Learning Community From Anywhere

MI Online students will receive MI’s unique and innovative curriculum taught in an online environment that is designed to be flexible and engaging, and allows students to study, practice, and learn while managing their work and family obligations.

Partnerships

As an MIO student, you become part of a global network of arts, entertainment and educational companies. These partnerships and affiliates can offer students direct access to the music industry and help with their careers after graduation, including but not limited to internships, job placements, gear discounts, and more. Check out our ARTIST & CAREER SERVICES page for more.

EMP Production Advising
The MIO EMP program offers unlimited, weekly online one-on-one sessions with a variety of expert instructors, to help you make each of the elements of your project the best they can be. The EMP Final Project is designed not just to demonstrate your mastery of the courses in the program—but to give you something to take out into the world and begin your career.
Immersive Curriculum

Although not on campus, online EMP students will be taught by our industry-experienced instructors, where they’ll learn how to work with professional-level consoles and recording equipment. Some highlights include:

  • Guidance by our Ableton Certified Trainers in producing and remixing music in Ableton Live Suite and the Push 2 controller.
  • Private DJ lessons, and other DJing classes including Serato and Set Building.
  • Define your unique sonic identity with Sound Design, using a variety of plugins from Ableton, Native Instruments Komplete, and even with virtual modular synthesis.
  • Learn to record, produce, and process vocals using software from Waves, Universal Audio and more.
Tuition Savings

MIO tuition is 18% cheaper than our on-campus tuition, as the online students do not have access to our Hollywood facilities. Students also save because they will not incur any relocation costs, which means more flexibility and cost savings to work from and build their own home studio.

Learning Community from Anywhere

MI Online students will receive MI’s unique and innovative curriculum taught in an online environment that is designed to be flexible and engaging, and allows students to study, practice, and learn while managing their work and family obligations.

We understand that it is important and beneficial for MIO students to feel like they are part of a learning community. The MIO learning methodology includes students taking part in discussions with their peers each week and critiquing the classmate’s performance. Additionally, students may be placed in groups to collaborate on group projects.

Partnerships

As an MIO student, you become part of a global network of arts, entertainment and educational companies. These partnerships and affiliates can offer students direct access to the music industry and help with their careers after graduation, including but not limited to internships, job placements, gear discounts, and more.

Check out our ARTIST & CAREER SERVICES page for more.

i Faculty

Musicians Institute hosts a highly skilled faculty with extensive experience in the world of contemporary music.

i Faculty

Musicians Institute hosts a highly skilled faculty with extensive experience in the world of contemporary music.

Joe "Computo" Caputo
LMFAO / Zedd / Flying Lotus / Duran Duran / Cliff Martinez
Brian Markman
Ableton Live Certified Trainer
Mark "Blakkat" Bell
Chaka Khan / New Order / Jamiroquai / A Tribe Called Quest / Paul Oakenfold
Marc Barrite (Dave Aju)
Sonar Festival / Owner of Elbow Grease music label

Joe "Computo" Caputo

LMFAO / Zedd / Flying Lotus / Duran Duran / Cliff Martinez

Brian Markman

Ableton Live Certified Trainer

Mark "Blakkat" Bell

Chaka Khan / New Order / Jamiroquai / A Tribe Called Quest / Paul Oakenfold

Marc Barrite (Dave Aju)

Sonar Festival / Owner of Elbow Grease music label

i Alumni Success Stories

i Alumni Success Stories

Nicole Row / Panic! At the Disco

BASS PROGRAM

“The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered.”

READ CHRISTOFFER'S STORY

CHRISTOFFER JOHANSSON /

Part of succesful DJ duo, Panorama Blvd, with fellow MI DJ graduate, Niko Lindhe

DJ PROGRAM

“MI has given us the knowledge and pushed us in the right direction – now it’s up to us to walk the great road to success.”

READ CHRISTOFFER'S STORY

International Students

International students make up nearly one-fourth of MI’s total student population, representing more than 50 countries throughout the world. The International Student Office is dedicated to making the transition from each student’s home country to MI’s Hollywood campus as smooth and easy as possible.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RESOURCES

i CAREER OPTIONS

i CAREER OPTIONS

“What can I do with a degree in Electronic Music Production?”

Following in the non-traditional spirit of MI, graduates with a degree in electronic music have found careers in diverse settings across the music industry. We strive to prepare graduates for mastery in any opportunities that arise in electronic music, like:

> MUSIC PRODUCER

A music producer writes, arranges and produces music for other musicians (including vocalists, bands, etc)

> SOUND DESIGNER

A sound designer is a technical/creative artist who composes, edits, and controls audio in various interactive media. Some examples of sound design work include designing synth patches, sample packs, ambiance and foley sounds.

> RECORDING ARTIST & PERFORMER

As a recording artist and performer, you produce and release music you composed.

> REMIX ARTIST

Remix artists find their expertise in altering and remixing pre-existing audio into a new original piece of music. Remixes can be created of original songs to better fit different formats (radio, club, genre).

> AUDIO ENGINEERING

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) produces a recording or a live performance. They specialize in the technical aspects of recording live audio, such as mixing, post-production and mastering.

“What can I do with a degree in Electronic Music Production?”

Following in the non-traditional spirit of MI, graduates with a electronic music degree have found careers in diverse settings across the music industry. We strive to prepare graduates for mastery in any opportunities that arise in electronic music, like:

 

> MUSIC PRODUCER

A music producer writes, arranges and produces music for other musicians (including vocalists, bands, etc)

> SOUND DESIGNER

A sound designer is a technical/creative artist who composes, edits, and controls audio in various interactive media. Some examples of sound design work include designing synth patches, sample packs, ambiance and foley sounds.

> RECORDING ARTIST & PERFORMER

As a recording artist and performer, you produce and release music you composed.

>REMIX ARTIST

Remix artists find their expertise in altering and remixing pre-existing audio into a new original piece of music. Remixes can be created of original songs to better fit different formats (radio, club, genre).

> AUDIO ENGINEER

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) produces a recording or a live performance. They specialize in the technical aspects of recording live audio, such as mixing, post-production and mastering.

i CAREER development

i CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Artist & Career Services

Artist & Career Services (ACS) is an extensive resource center designed to offer students and alumni active professional & personal development to succeed in today’s competitive entertainment industry.

ACS provides help in career development like resume building, workshops, industry mentors, discounted gear, internships and more.

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

i SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

i FINANCIAL AID

Don’t let finances get in the way of your dreams. MI has a range of scholarships available for incoming students of all kinds. Scholarships available to Electronic Music Production students include:
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MI DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Musicians Institute offers the MI Development Scholarship to newly enrolling students in order to encourage the educational development of musicians and music industry professionals.

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INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Musicians Institute has created the International Musicians Merit Scholarship specifically to assist advanced musicians from outside the United States with their educational development.

EXPLORE TUITION ASSISTANCE

Ready to start your Electronic Music Production journey?

Ready to start your Electronic Music Production journey?

The first step in applying to our on-ground or online program is to complete an Application for Admission, and get started with the best music college!

The first step in applying to our on-ground or online program is to complete an Application for Admission, and get started with the best music college!

APPLY NOW
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Want to study in Hollywood? You can enroll in our on-campus Electronic Music Production program in the heart of the music industry!

STUDY IN HOLLYWOOD

i UPCOMING EVENTS

i upcoming events

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

 

You’ll learn about everything from an overview of the financial aid process, to key documents you’ll encounter, and different funding sources that can help you manage costs.

LEARN MORE

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

 

Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers.

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ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

 

Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers.

LEARN MORE

Nicole Row / Panic! At the Disco

BASS PROGRAM

"The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered."

LEARN MORE

Nicole Row / Panic! At the Disco

BASS PROGRAM

"The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered."

LEARN MORE

Nicole Row / Panic! At the Disco

BASS PROGRAM

"The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered."

LEARN MORE

Nicole Row / Panic! At the Disco

BASS PROGRAM

"The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered."

LEARN MORE

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