Future Program

Music Production

Professional Recording, Beat-Making & Audio Engineering

Coming 2026

Create, Produce, and Master Your Sound

When The Hope Center opens, our Music Production program will equip youth with professional-grade skills in recording, mixing, beat-making, and music creation using industry-standard equipment and software.

What Students Will Learn

  • Digital Audio Workstations (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live)
  • Beat-making and music composition
  • Recording techniques for vocals and instruments
  • Mixing and mastering fundamentals
  • Sound design and synthesis
  • MIDI programming and sampling
  • Music theory basics
  • Studio workflow and collaboration
  • Music industry business skills
  • Portfolio development and distribution

Career Pathways

  • Music Producer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Mix Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Beat Maker
  • Composer/Arranger
  • Studio Technician
  • Sound Designer
  • Independent Artist
  • Music Educator

Equipment Students Will Use

The Hope Center will feature a fully-equipped professional music production studio with industry-standard gear.

Recording Equipment

  • • Professional condenser microphones
  • • Audio interfaces (Focusrite, Universal Audio)
  • • Studio monitors and headphones
  • • Acoustic treatment and soundproofing

Production Software

  • • Pro Tools HD
  • • Logic Pro X
  • • Ableton Live Suite
  • • Industry-standard plugins

Instruments & Controllers

  • • MIDI keyboards and controllers
  • • Drum pads and samplers
  • • Guitars, bass, and keyboards
  • • DJ equipment and turntables

Workstations

  • • Mac computers with ample RAM/storage
  • • Dual monitor setups
  • • External hard drives for projects
  • • Backup and archiving systems

Planned Program Structure

When we open, students will progress through comprehensive levels designed to build mastery.

Level 1: Foundations

8 weeks

Students will learn DAW basics, music theory fundamentals, recording techniques, and complete their first original track.

Level 2: Intermediate

12 weeks

Advanced production techniques, mixing fundamentals, collaboration projects, and building a diverse portfolio.

Level 3: Advanced

12 weeks

Professional mastering, industry mentorship, EP/album production, and preparation for careers or higher education.

Envisioned Studio Spaces

These images represent the professional environment we're building for youth.

Music Production Studio

Recording Studio

Professional-grade recording space with acoustic treatment

Audio Engineering Equipment

Mixing Suite

Industry-standard equipment for mixing and mastering

Music Production Workspace

Production Workstations

Individual spaces for beat-making and composition

Help Us Build This Music Program

Your sponsorship will provide instruments, equipment, software, and mentorship that transform aspiring musicians into professional producers.

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