Vocal Production Course (Online)

EVENING CLASS, THURSDAYS

7 – 9 PM GMT

ONLINE

8 WEEKS

28 OCT – 16 DEC 2026

£350 or £30 for 12 months interest-free

Designed especially for beginner or intermediate producers 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 9 weeks, you will have the opportunity to have a live commercial songwriting brief and taster session as well as pitching opportunities.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Week 1: Course Overview & getting your music signed – the process

• Course overview
• The role of a vocal producer
• Understanding the human voice
• 30 minute one to one open session to develop learning outcomes
• 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 2: Vocal set-ups, techniques and live briefs

• 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 3: EQ

Week 4: Compression

Week 5: Creative processing, tuning (flex pitch)

• Pitch correction
• Tuning vocals
• Vocal Layering and Harmonies
• Vocal Arrangement and Composition
• Vocal Production for Different Genres

Week 6: Breaking down the vocal production of a hit song

Week 7: Write live to a commercial brief

• Write a song over a live instrumental songwriting brief provided by Tileyard Education

Week 8: One to one to guidance for custom vocal chain