Vocal Production Course (London)

EVENING CLASS, 8 WEEKS

WEDNESDAYS

7-9PM GMT

4 FEB – 25 MAR 2026

Tileyard Education,  N7 9BN

£499 or £42 for 12 months interest free

Designed especially for songwriters with limited knowledge of vocal recording, processing and mixing, this course is your gateway to producing music that sounds incredible and will increase your chances of landing a sync deal with songs that are perfect for pitching.

Over 8 weeks, you will understand how to process and tune your vocal so it is industry ready, receive a custom vocal chain as well as having the opportunity to pitch to live commercial briefs.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Week 1: Course Overview and Expectations

• Course overview
• The role of a vocal producer
• Understanding the human voice

Week 2: Getting your music signed – the process

• How to pitch the songs
• What happens after you pitch the song
• What happens when the song gets cut + the process
• PRO’s
• Deciphering label feedback

Week 3: Recording your voice

• Home set ups
• Microphones and Their Characteristics (Dynamic, Condenser)
• Mic Placement Techniques
• Preamps and Signal Chain
• Room Acoustics and Soundproofing
• Acoustics and Room Treatment
• Soundproofing Techniques
• Creating a Vocal Booth
• Interfaces
• Getting the levels right for recording

Week 4: Vocal Performance and Techniques

• Coaching and Directing Singers
• Vocal Techniques for Different Genres
• Vocal Effects and Creative Processing
• Getting into character – what does the brief want ask for?
• Critical listening – what effects have they used? How did they do it?
• Recreating vocal effects
• Reference tracks

Week 5: Mixing and Post-Production

• Basics of Mixing for Vocals
• EQ and compression
• Vocal Tuning and Timing Correction
• Adding Effects and Creating Depth
• Plug ins + Recommendations
• Automation
• Aux Sends vs Insert Processing
• Vocal Comping + editing
• Modulation and saturation
• Reverb + Delay
• Sibilance Dessers
• Adlibs
• Group Processing

Week 6: Advanced Production Techniques

• Vocal Layering and Harmonies
• Vocal Arrangement and Composition
• Vocal Production for Different Genres
• Working with Vocalists and Collaborators

Week 7: Write live to a commercial brief

• Write a song over a live instrumental songwriting brief provided by Tileyard Education
• 30 minute one to one wrap up session with Jordan Round

Week 8:  Group playback and A&R feedback, bespoke one 1-2-1 to create custom vocal chain

• Feedback session where you will be guided and advised on improvements, understand what level you are at and give you bespoke advice on how to improve
• Bespoke in person 1-2-1 to create custom vocal chain