Music Production ProgramS in indianapolis

Learn to make music professionally

If you're serious about becoming a music producer, Round Table Recording Company's Music Production Programs in Indianapolis gives you the skills, tools, and industry knowledge to make it happen. Our 12-week programs — MPP 101 and MPP 201 — are designed for independent artists, producers, and songwriters who want to turn their passion into a profession. Unlike a classroom course, you'll learn in a working professional studio, with hands-on practice on the same equipment used by real recording artists.

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Who are these programs for?

  • Independent artists who produce their own music and want to level up their craft

  • Songwriters who want to bring their compositions to life digitally

  • Beginners with no production experience who are starting from scratch (MPP 101)

  • Intermediate producers with DAW experience ready to go deeper (MPP 201)

  • Anyone who wants to understand the business side of music production

Why learn at RTRC?

  • Learn in a real working studio, not a classroom or online platform

  • Small group format (limited enrollment) means personal attention from instructors

  • Programs taught by working music industry professionals

  • Access to professional-grade equipment (drum machines, samplers, MIDI) during classes

  • A community of peers: other artists and producers at similar stages


Music Production Program 101: Beginner Music Production CoursE

Foundations of making music

Length: 12 weeks
Class Format: 3-hour sessions, once per week


What You’ll Learn:

  • Foundations of music production

  • Advanced composition techniques

  • Hands-on practice with professional guidance

  • Interactive teaching and peer collaboration

  • Q&A sessions with instructors and fellow creatives

  • Supplementary homework assignments with provided resources to reinforce each week’s learning

Outcome: By the end of the program, students will be able to create original beats and fully produced tracks in Logic Pro, understand the fundamentals of songwriting and music production, and collaborate effectively in a studio environment.

Tuition: Tuition for MPP 101 is $3,000 for the full 12-week program - equivalent to roughly $250 per 3-hour session with professional studio access, an experienced instructor, and a small cohort of fellow artists.

  • $500 due when registering

  • Remaining $2,500 due at Orientation

Requirements:

  • MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with at least 16 GB RAM

  • M2 (or better) chipset

  • Logic Pro license

2026 PROGRAM Dates:

  • July 20th, 2026 - October 6th, 2026 (1 Spot Remaining)

  • September 2nd, 2026 - November 12th, 2026 (2 Spots Remaining)


Music Production Program 201: Advanced music production coursE

From Composition to industry-ready tracks


Length: 12 weeks
Class Format: 3-hour sessions, once per week


What You’ll Learn:

  • Advanced technical skills and creative production techniques

  • Pre-production and songwriting strategies

  • Mixing and mastering for professional-quality tracks

  • Music industry knowledge and business practices

  • Hands-on exercises with drum machines, samplers, and MIDI

  • Integration of live instruments into digital compositions

  • Practical projects to apply skills in real-world scenarios

Outcome: By the end of the program, students will be able to produce polished, industry-standard tracks and confidently navigate the business side of music production.

Tuition: Tuition for MPP 201 is $3,000 for the full 12-week program - equivalent to roughly $250 per 3-hour session with professional studio access, an experienced instructor, and a small cohort of fellow artists.

  • $500 due when registering

  • Remaining $2,500 due at Orientation

Requirements:

  • Prior knowledge of Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton, or a similar DAW

  • Laptop computer (MacBook Air or MacBook Pro preferred) with at least 16 GB RAM

  • M2 (or better) chipset

2026 PROGRAM Dates:

  • August 27th, 2026 - November 6th, 2026

  • October 19th, 2026 - December 22nd, 2026

  • November 25th, 2026 - February 4th, 2027

Education Bundles

Wanting to enroll in both MPP 101 and 201? Check out our Education Bundles for multi-program discounts.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it! Hear what our students have to say about their experience in the Music Production Programs. From first-time producers to emerging artists, their success stories showcase the skills, creativity, and confidence gained throughout the course.

Other educational offerings

Looking for more ways to grow your skills? Explore our other educational offerings, including our Recording Arts Program for students interested in recording, mixing, and audio engineering, and our Beat Camps, immersive weekends of songwriting, music production, recording, and creative collaboration.

Music Production Program FAQS

  • MPP 101 covers the foundational elements of music production, Logic, MIDI, making beats, track-building, and songwriting.

    MPP 201 dives deeper into production, pre-production and songwriting techniques, mixing and mastering, music industry and business practices, drum machines, samplers, MIDI, and the integration of live instruments into digital compositions.

  • Both of our Music Production Programs are 3-month courses with 12 classes each.

  • The Music Production Programs are $3,000 each with $500 of that due as a deposit when registering. Check out our Education Bundles for discounts on two or more programs.

  • Yes. We encourage all interested students to book a tour with us to see the studio and ask any questions before registering.

  • For our MPP 101 and Recording Arts Programs, no prior experience is required. If you have some DAW experience already and are interested in a more advanced music production course, MPP 201 may be a better starting point. We recommend booking a tour so we can assess the right fit.

  • We require that students have a MacBook Pro or Air with at least 16 GB RAM (M2 chip or better).

    MPP 101 requires a Logic Pro license and our Recording Arts Program requires a ProTools subscription.

  • All sessions are held in-person at our studio at 6345 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220.

  • Our program gives you live instruction, studio access, peer collaboration, and accountability that self-paced online resources cannot provide. You will also build real relationships with other artists and instructors.

  • Yes, and we encourage it. Check out our Education Bundles page for discounts on enrolling in multiple programs.

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