Music Production Basics

Music Production

3-6 students

60 min

8 weeks

Mon 5:30-6:30 PM

Starts Sept 14

About This Course

A beginner-friendly music production and recording course designed for younger students. In this 8-week program, students step into a real recording studio and learn the basics of music production, beat making, audio recording, and sound design. They’ll explore how music is created, learn how to use microphones and recording equipment, experiment with music production software, and create their own original beats and recordings. Through hands-on projects, creative exercises, and guided studio sessions, students build confidence while developing the skills to bring their musical ideas to life.

Ideal For

This program is perfect for kids who are curious about creating their own music, experimenting with sounds, and learning the basics of recording and production. It’s a great fit for beginners, young musicians, and creative students who enjoy technology, storytelling, and hands-on projects in a real studio environment.

At a Glance

What to know before enrolling

$399

per 8-week session or $55/week

Monday 5:30-6:30 PM

Prerequisites

No experience needed. Just curiosity, willingness to participate, and an interest in music or sound.

Bring With You

Headphones (over-ear recommended)
A positive attitude and willingness to try
Any song ideas, rhythms, or sounds you like (optional)
Water/snack if needed

What You'll Learn

8 Weeks · 60 Minutes per session

01

weeks 1-2

Getting Comfortable in the Studio

How sound works
How to use a microphone properly
How to record clean audio

02

weeks 3-4

Recording & Editing Basics

How to use recording software (record, stop, play)
How to organize and save your work
How to fix mistakes using simple editing tools

03

weeks 5-6

Beats & Mixing

How to build a simple beat
How tempo affects music
How to balance sound using volume, panning, and basic effects

04

weeks 7-8

Create your Final Project

How to structure a short piece of music
How to record and arrange your ideas
How to finalize and share your project

What You'll Walk Away With

01

A complete audio project

02

Confidence using a microphone and recording software

03

A basic understanding of how music is created and produced

04

New creative skills in beatmaking, recording, and sound

After this course: After completing this program, students can continue their development through private or semi-private sessions, or advance into the next level of the program offered in Summer and Fall 2026.

Meet Your Instructor

Beau Cassidy

Music Production Instructor

Beau Cassidy is a Toronto based Producer, Songwriter, DJ Mix Engineer and Composer. Beau’s approach to music production is honed by a combination of highly technical training and extensive knowledge of advanced music harmony. Beau’s sound fuses analog and in-the-box skills with a whimsical, irreverent pop attitude, embodying the genre-fluid future of music production.

He holds an Honours BFA in Electroacoustics from Concordia University and returned to Toronto in 2017 to build his career as a producer, audio engineer, and music creative. In 2022, Beau was an assistant engineer on the Juno-winning album Zhawenim by Digging Roots. Passionate, energetic, and reliable, Beau Cassidy is committed to making music that breaks rules and transcends genre, fostering an environment where artists feel empowered to express themselves freely. Currently, Beau works as a contract engineer at 80A Studios, Union Sound, and Revolution Recording and mixes in the private east end studio Raventape Music Room (where he works as writing duo RoBeau with fellow producer Robbie Grunwald).

Since 2022, Beau has been the Recording Instructor in Sheridan College’s post-graduate Music For Screen and Stage program.

Ready to start?

No experience needed. Just show up – we’ll handle the rest.