East Bay · In Person · Beginner Friendly
Music production program in Oakland & the East Bay.
Go from your first beat to a finished, mixed track in six months. Small groups, private lessons, and your own time in commercial studios in Emeryville.
Why a program instead of one class?
Beat to release
Most classes stop at the basics. The program bridges learning a DAW and making a record that sounds finished, so you leave with real tracks, not just knowledge of the buttons.
A studio you can use
Program students book their own private time in our 3 commercial studios at The Grill Studios. Practice, record, and mix on professional gear between classes.
People who finish tracks
Small groups mean deadlines, listening sessions, and classmates who hold you accountable. Most people quit alone; far fewer quit together.
What's in the Producer Program
Two small group courses, 10 private lessons, and Studio Lab access, all in person at our Emeryville campus.
Course 1 · pick one
Course 2 · pick one
Included
10 private lessons
1-on-1 time with any of our instructors, for whatever you are working on that week.
Included
Studio Lab access
Book your own time in our 3 commercial studios to practice, record, and finish your projects.
See the full breakdown on the Producer Program page.
How the program works
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Learn your DAW
Start from zero in the production course, in the DAW you pick: Ableton Live or Logic Pro. You go from a blank session to finished tracks.
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Sharpen the sound
Move on to a second course that finishes the job: Mixing & Mastering to make your tracks sound release-ready, or Live DJing.
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Go deeper 1-on-1
10 private lessons with any of our instructors, so you can chase whatever is holding your music back.
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Work in a real studio
Studio Lab access lets you book your own time in our 3 commercial studios at The Grill Studios and put class skills to work.
Serving the whole East Bay
Anthem Music Academy is located at The Grill Studios in Emeryville, on the Oakland border, a short drive or BART-and-bus trip from most of the East Bay. Our students commute from Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. If you've been searching for a "music production program" or "music production school near me" from anywhere in the East Bay, this is the studio.
Want to start smaller? Try a single course: Ableton Live or the rest of our music production classes. Focused on the final polish? See mixing & mastering.
Common questions
What is the Producer Program?
A 6 months program that bundles two of our small group courses with 10 private lessons and Studio Lab access. You learn your DAW (Ableton Live or Logic Pro), then move on to Mixing & Mastering or Live DJing.
Do I need experience?
No. The program is beginner friendly and starts from scratch. It also works well for self-taught producers who want structure and feedback on real tracks.
Where is the program located?
In person at The Grill Studios in Emeryville, CA, right on the Oakland border. Students come from across the East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Richmond, and Walnut Creek.
How is the program different from taking a single course?
A single course covers one skill in about 10 weeks. The program stacks two courses back to back, adds private lessons, and includes Studio Lab access so you can work in a professional studio between classes. Programs also typically cost less than buying the same courses one at a time.
How much does the Producer Program cost?
Program pricing starts with a quick call with our director, who helps you set everything up. Payment plans are available, and so is Klarna financing.
Do I need my own laptop and software?
Yes, bring your own laptop with your DAW installed, plus headphones. Not sure what to buy? We will help you pick the right setup before you start.
Ready to apply for the Producer Program?
Start with a quick conversation. We'll answer your questions and help you find the right fit, or you can come see the studio for yourself.