Recording and Production programme

Can I learn recording and production without doing Duke of Edinburgh?

Recording and production lessons for ages 13–21 in Richmond. Learn to produce and mix tracks in the studio, production room or online. DofE optional.

Learn to produce and mix your own tracks with a professional coach, in a real recording studio, a production room or online.

For ages 13–21, with or without Duke of Edinburgh. Ritz Music Studio, Richmond · Since 1996.

  • Immersive Recording Studio — A fully immersive session in Ritz's professional recording studio, built around a Neve 8078 console. Your coach leads the session, with Ritz's recording engineer alongside to help produce, so you see how a professional session comes together.
  • Ritz Production Room — A production room at Ritz Music Studio with Logic and professional equipment, including KRK studio monitors, so you learn to listen critically and hear the detail and balance in your mixes.
  • Online with your coach — Your coach works directly with you on your own computer and home set-up, so you become confident producing independently rather than only in a studio.
  • Foundations in the studio — weeks 1 to 3 — Setting your goals. Introduction to a professional studio, signal flow and the DAW. Organising sessions professionally, and starting a first track from an initial idea.
  • Building the track — weeks 4 to 6 — MIDI, beat programming and working with virtual instruments. Recording and editing audio. Arrangement, and developing the structure and energy of a track.
  • Mixing — weeks 7 to 9 — EQ, compression, reverb and delay. Panning, stereo width, gain staging and creating space within a mix. Critical listening on studio monitors and using professional reference tracks.
  • Finishing and review — weeks 10 to 12 — Preparing a polished final mix and exporting correctly. Developing your own production style and sound. Final review of your finished track.
  • Bronze — 3 months · 12 weekly sessions · £496 per month · 3 monthly payments Enquire about Bronze
  • Silver — 6 months · 24 weekly sessions · £433 per month · 6 monthly payments Enquire about Silver
  • Gold — 12 months · 48 weekly sessions · £402 per month · 12 monthly payments Enquire about Gold

Who is the course for?

Students aged 13 to 21. You do not need to be taking part in Duke of Edinburgh to join the programme.

Do I need my own equipment?

No. Studio and production room sessions use Ritz's equipment. For online sessions you will need a computer and a DAW; your coach will help you choose and set up free or low-cost options if you don't have one yet.

Every session is one hour, one to one with your coach. Your programme blends all three, planned with your coach.

The 12-week outline is illustrative, not fixed. Your coach shapes the order and pace around you.

The course itself is open to students aged 13 to 21 and does not require an award. Entry to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award follows the award's own age rules, which differ.

Includes a blend of immersive recording studio sessions, production room sessions and online sessions, agreed with your coach. Paid by Direct Debit on the 1st or 15th of the month. Cancel with 30 days' notice.

All prices include VAT.