Student Success

Ann Hairston is a multi-instrumentalist, producer,remixer and DJ based in New York City. "I just want to say this whole experience was AMAZING! It is one of the best music courses I've ever taken. Everything is presented and explained so well. Great job!"

Ann has toured with STOMP, Luscious Jackson, N'dea Davenport and Macy Gray. Recording under the name Annex she has released tracks on Francois K’s label “Wave Music”, Slanted Black Records,SoundGroove Records, Coraza Recordings and KULT Records

"If you're looking to raise your production game then Point Blank is the place. It's really not worth spending years teaching yourself when in a few months at Point Blank you can learn all the skills you need to be a competent producer"

James and Oli are resident DJ's at Pacha. They have racked up over 25 releases on labels including CR2, Berwick Street and their own Itch Records.

"The biggest learning experience of my life to date. The Minimal course got me on track and this has just blown me away. Watching all the feedback videos has been fascinating. It's nice to have a tutor who gives you that one to one time..."

Nik has featured has released his music on Berwick Street Records, Endemic and Influential. His track "Roma" was remixed by Anil Chawla and recently featured on DJ magazine's covermount CD.

"I am always looking for new tricks to make my designs fresh and I am also a bit of a tech-head so I am curious to try new things. The Point Blank courses definitely put me way outside my comfort zone... and thats a good thing!"

Paula is an award winning Sound Designer. She works on the TV Show LOST and Hollywood movies including Sin City, Lucky Number Slevin and Tropic Thunder.

 "Having been a professional musician for many years, I figured I’d be able to manage digital recording. But I found myself deciphering manuals and struggling with software, rather than actually recording music. I discovered Point Blank Online and now I am recording, editing and mixing audio like a pro!"

Dallas is an experienced musician. He's played drums in Beck's band and a host of others.

"The course was an invaluable treasure trove of info...with a great tutor giving constant video feedback".

Paul has released music on labels including Soulshift, Sa Trincha and Dark Gadgets Recordings.

Ben studied music production at Point Blank and went on to become A&R manager at Island Records - home to artists including Amy Winehouse, Akon, Florence & The Machine, Bob Marley and many others. Ben signed Tinchy Stryder to the label and is one of many valuable music industry links that Point Blank can offer students.

Winston Ward is an extremely talent singer with a string of hit blues and soul records, he currently has an EP release 'Appetizing' featured on iTunes with his group, Lov'N. Winston joined Point Blank to study the Deep & Soulful House Course, which when asked about he described as  "A brilliant Course!"

Winston has provided session vocals with some big names in the pop, rock and classical world such as Fun Loving Criminals, Meatloaf, Kelly and Ozzie Osbourne, Hayleigh Westenra, and Victoria Wilson James (Soul II Soul) appearing on a number of popular television programs.

Scarlette Fever is definitely a name to watch in the coming months. The dance remixes of current single "What Would You Do?" recently hit the number one spot on the UK Club Breakers chart. With a  promotional tour underway and hectic live schedule to follow things are looking good for this student of the Cubase Beginners & Cubase Intermediate Courses. Watch out for the debut album...coming soon