Move beyond production foundations and develop professional-level mixing, mastering and sound-design skills. The Advanced Music Production pathway is designed for producers who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to refine their technical ability, creative identity and professional music-industry knowledge.
Advanced production training focused on mixing, mastering, sound design, professional workflow and career development.
The Advanced Music Production Course follows the same four-fundamental structure as the standard Music Production pathway, but the Practical component is significantly more advanced.
Students develop deeper knowledge of signal flow, equalisation, dynamic processing, automation, mastering, sound design and professional mixing techniques.
The Pro pathway adds workshops, industry knowledge and business development, while the Global Masterclass extends into advanced contemporary and multimedia production applications.
The aim is to help producers move from a solid production foundation toward refined, professional-standard creative work.
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The Advanced Music Production Course covers the four fundamentals required to master the art of advanced production. Fundamentals 2, 3 and 4 follow the same broad structure as the standard Music Production course, while Fundamental 1 is significantly more advanced.
Fundamental 1: The Practical
Section 1: Advanced Mixing Techniques
The first section focuses on the heart of mixing. Students begin with signal flow and core mixing principles, then progress into Equalisation Mastery, dynamic processing, advanced mixing effects, automation and specialised strategies for different musical elements.
Section 2: Mastering and Sound Design
The second section focuses on mastering and sound design. Students learn the role of mastering, mastering tools and software, creative synthesis and effects, advanced sound manipulation and sound design for music production, culminating in the creation of a fully mastered EP.
Fundamental 2: The Workshops
The Workshops segment introduces DJ fundamentals and shows how DJing can strengthen music-production awareness. Topics include basic mixing, beatmatching, introductory mixing techniques and EQ.
Fundamental 3: The Industry
This section covers radio, music history, record labels, publishing, industry professionalism, copyright, alternative revenue streams, fan engagement, touring and live performance.
Fundamental 4: The Business
Students develop professional business skills including track selection, branding, marketing, social media, public relations, Electronic Press Kit development, riders, networking, agent collaboration, business planning, securing bookings and maintaining professionalism.
Each Advanced Music Production variation differs in the number of classes and the amount of technical, industry and business content included.
1. Practical
Unleash your creativity and refine your music production skills with the Advanced Music Production Practical Course. This level focuses on advanced mixing techniques, mastering and sound design, and culminates in the creation of a fully mastered EP.
Course highlights:
This pathway is traditionally suited to producers who have already mastered the foundations of Music Production and have a working understanding of the associated business and industry environment.
2. Pro
The Pro Advanced Music Production Course expands beyond technical production and brings together all four fundamentals.
Fundamental 1: The Practical
Fundamental 2: The Workshops
Fundamental 3: The Industry
Fundamental 4: The Business
This level is designed for aspiring producers who want advanced technical production skills together with stronger music-industry and professional-business knowledge.
3. Global Masterclass
The current Advanced Music Production range also includes a Global Masterclass. This is the highest-level product in the pathway and expands into advanced contemporary, AI-assisted and multimedia production.
Advanced application areas include:
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Current product prices:
Advanced Music Production – Practical: R30,250
Advanced Music Production – Pro: R42,650
Advanced Music Production – Global Masterclass: R55,300
The older variation fees supplied above are retained as course-content references, while the product cards below show the current online selling prices.
View Current Products & Prices → Ask Admissions →Who is Advanced Music Production designed for?
It is designed for producers who already understand the foundations of music production and want to develop more advanced technical, creative and professional skills.
How is it different from the standard Music Production course?
Fundamentals 2, 3 and 4 follow the same broad model, but Fundamental 1 is significantly more advanced, with deeper mixing, mastering, automation and sound-design work.
Does the course include mastering?
Yes. Mastering is a major part of the Advanced Music Production pathway, including mastering workflow, tools, software and the production of a fully mastered EP.
Does the course include sound design?
Yes. Students work with creative sound design, synthesizers, effects, advanced sound manipulation and sound design specifically for music production.
Which level should I choose?
Practical is focused on advanced technical production. Pro adds workshops, industry and business development. Global Masterclass is the most comprehensive current product and extends into advanced contemporary and multimedia work.
Where can I find general RISE Academy information?
General questions about enrolment, campuses, payments, attendance and studying at RISE Academy are handled on the central FAQ page.
View Main FAQ Page →Advanced Music Production course dates and intake availability are managed centrally so students always see the latest schedule instead of an outdated date on an individual course page.
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View All Courses & Dates →Advanced Music Production is intended for students who have already developed a foundation in music production.
The Practical pathway is traditionally suited to producers who have mastered the standard Music Production foundation or can demonstrate equivalent production skills and understanding.
If you are unsure whether you are ready for Advanced Music Production, contact admissions before booking.
Ask Admissions →For Advanced Music Production classes you should have:
For exact current software versions, recommended computer specifications or additional studio equipment, confirm requirements with admissions before your intake.
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Refine technical production through advanced mixing, mastering, equalisation, compression and creative sound design.
Combine advanced production with workshops, music-industry knowledge, business development and EP production.
High-level advanced production with AI-assisted creation, sound design and multimedia applications across film, games and media.
Useful links for current dates, general FAQs and the official 2026 RISE Academy course information pack.