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Graduate Certificate

Production Techniques for Songwriters

Writing a great song is just the beginning. The Production Techniques for Songwriters graduate certificate program will help you get your great song to actually sound great! You’ll learn to produce your own material with professional polish—exploring recording, mixing, topline songwriting, and genre-based production techniques.

Level
Graduate
Modality
Online
Courses
3 (9 Credits)
($2,874 per course)
Tuition
$8,622
($7,760 single payment)
Semester Starts
Jan 12, 2026
Accreditation
NECHE

What You'll Learn

  • To translate songwriting ideas into professional recordings using DAW-based production and arrangement techniques
  • To craft and produce engaging topline vocals that enhance melodic and emotional impact
  • To adapt your production approach across genres through analysis of contemporary styles and sonic trends
  • To mix and balance tracks for clarity, depth, and commercial readiness while maintaining artistic authenticity

    • Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required
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Course Requirements

3 Courses to Complete this Certificate

  • Music Demo Production for Songwriters (OSONG-570 • Level 5 - Enrollable Course)

    Develop your sound through song arranging techniques and by producing, recording, and mixing songs at a professional level. You will focus on creating unique instrumentation and overall sound for your original songs, harnessing the power of a Digital Audio Workstation and using professional production techniques.

  • Topline and Vocal Production (OSONG-639 • Level 6 - Enrollable Course)

    This course is devoted to the exploration of the topline—a melody with lyrics conceived to go along with an existing track. To complement the development of the topline, we will also do a deep dive into vocal production techniques, offering you a set of tools to achieve successful songwriting results.

  • Genre Survey for Songwriters: Analysis and Application (OSONG-640 • Level 6 - Enrollable Course)

    This course explores top examples of representative songs from different popular music genres, as defined by Billboard.com, with the goal of analyzing and understanding the musical components that determine the nature of these genres, resulting in a successful songwriting process, according to music industry standards.

Enrollment Requirements

Proof of a Bachelor's Degree

Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in this non-degree, graduate-level course.
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Upon Completion of this Certificate Program, You'll Receive:

  • Professional credential from the world leader in music education
  • Credits that may be eligible for transfer toward a Master's degree program
  • A physical certificate from Berklee College of Music
  • A verified, digital certificate that you can share

Related Music Career Roles

Employers look for skills learned in this certificate program, when hiring for the following music career roles:

Performing Songwriter

Record Producer

Songwriter-Producer

Top-Line Songwriter

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