Media Music Producer
PREPARATORY PROGRAMME

Enter Media Music.
Build Your Foundations.
Produce Your Portfolio.

Media Music Producer

Music & Production: From idea to production.

Accessible Entrance: Your ideas count.

Practical Development: Tracks, cues, portfolio.

What happens in the Info Session?
Approx. 45 min. online call. Programme overview, project insights & live Q&A for your questions. Non-binding and free of charge.

All Facts at a Glance

Degree & Workload:

musicube academy Diploma

At least 25 hours per week

Duration & Dates:

1 year / 3 trimesters

Starts in June

Language:

German / English

Flexible language of instruction

Study Format & Location:

On campus in Bonn, hybrid or online

Participation from abroad possible

Provider & Admission:

musicube academy

Personal 1:1 profiling

Fees & Services

€512 per month (or €2048 per trimester)

Scholarships available

Inside musicube academy

Discover how media music production is taught here

A video is worth a thousand words. Get an insight into how we work with music production, composition, sound, DAW workflows, feedback and portfolio development. Meet participants and see how musical ideas turn into finished productions. Use CC in the video panel for subtitles.

Programme Structure Overview

From musical potential to professional foundations

Media Music Producer richtet sich an angehende Komponist:innen, Produzent:innen und Musiker:innen, die Musik für Film, Games und digitale Medien entwickeln möchten. Du baust die musikalischen, technischen und kreativen Grundlagen auf, mit denen aus ersten Ideen Tracks, Cues und Portfoliomaterial entstehen.

Composition & Production on Equal Footing

Composition & Production on Equal Footing

We integrate composition and production from the beginning. You learn to develop musical ideas and realise them technically in your DAW so that your music works not only as a sketch, but as a finished production.

Build Strong Musical Foundations

Build Strong Musical Foundations

You work on music theory, ear training, harmony, rhythm and musical structure. These foundations give you the confidence to understand what you hear and turn your ideas into deliberate musical choices.

Develop Your Creative Identity

Develop Your Creative Identity

Your creative potential is at the centre. In small groups and with personal feedback, you start to develop your own musical language, instead of only copying formulas or presets.

Practical Projects & Portfolio Development

Practical Projects & Portfolio Development

You work on practical assignments, first tracks, cues and a practical project with international media creators, building both portfolio material and first network connections.

Your Path to the Academy

Show Your Potential. Build Your Next Step.

We make it easy for you to understand the programme, show us your current level and find out whether Media Music Producer is the right next step towards media music, production or further studies.

Application Phase:

Jul 2026 - Jun 2027

  • 1 / Get to know us

    Attend our weekly, free online info session. Meet the team, ask your questions and get a first impression of how we teach music production, composition and media music.

  • 2 / Share Your Work

    For the personal profiling, you send us your CV and 2–3 musical works. These can be own compositions, productions, beats, band projects, solo works or other examples that show where you currently stand.

  • 3 / Receive Your Recommendation

    In a 1:1 online profiling of approx. 2 hours, we listen to your work, talk about your goals and give you honest, constructive feedback. Afterwards, you receive a clear recommendation on whether and how you can start the programme.

YOUR ADVANTAGES

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is designed to build the musical, technical and creative foundations for a professional path in media music production. You develop DAW skills, composition techniques, music theory, sound awareness and practical production experience while gradually turning your ideas into finished tracks, cues and portfolio material.

Music Production, MIDI & Song Production

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MIDI editing, drum programming, electronic sound sources, sampling, song production, creative DAW workflow and the development of your own sound material.
Your advantage: You learn to use production tools creatively and musically, so your ideas can develop from sketches into complete productions.

Composition, Film & Games Music

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Analysis of film and games music, pop music, leadsheets, piano reductions, score preparation, composition for band and optional composition for digital orchestra.
Your advantage: You learn how musical ideas are structured and how to turn analysis, sketches and arrangements into your own compositions for film, games and other media contexts.

Audio Engineering, Acoustics & Mixing

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Sound, signal flow, levels, EQ, modulation, dynamic processors, early reflections, reverb, stereo techniques, mixing and mastering.
Your advantage: You understand how sound behaves and how to shape it in a mix, giving your productions more clarity, depth and professional impact.

Music Theory, Ear Training & Rhythm

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General music theory, harmony in jazz and pop, ear training with intervals, chords and progressions, rhythm, phrasing and metre.
Your advantage: You build the musical language you need to make confident decisions in composition, production and arrangement, even if your theoretical background is still developing.

Media Music Practice & Portfolio

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Practical assignments, production tasks, first cues for film, games and digital media, portfolio preparation, feedback rounds and media-related project work.
Your advantage: You apply your skills in concrete creative work and build portfolio material that can support Bachelor applications, further training or your first professional steps.
What to expect in the programme

The Path to Professionalism

What to expect in the programme

We prepare you to move from musical potential to finished productions: with clearer listening, stronger DAW confidence and first portfolio pieces for media, games and further study.

You turn musical ideas into complete tracks, cues and media productions.

You connect music theory, composition and production in practical creative work.

You learn how sound, arrangement and mix decisions shape the impact of your music.

You receive personal feedback in small groups from instructors active in media music and production.

You leave with first portfolio material and a clearer sense of your next step.

Your 1-Year Trimester Plan

Qualification for further studies and a strong first media music portfolio

Trimester 1

Foundations

Music Theory, DAW Workflow & First Productions

You build the basics of music theory, rhythm, ear training, DAW workflow, MIDI editing, sampling, sound sources and first production tasks.

    Trimester 2

    Composition, Sound & Arrangement

    Musical Language & Production Practice

    You deepen your work in harmony, composition, arrangement, song production, sound shaping, mixing and media-related musical thinking.

      Trimester 3

      Media Project & Portfolio

      Practical Work, Final Production & Next Steps

      You apply your skills in practical production work, develop portfolio pieces, refine your musical material and prepare for Bachelor applications or your next creative step.

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        Your Path into Media Music

        Ready to turn your musical ideas into productions?

        Do you want to create music for film, games, digital media or contemporary productions? Media Music Producer gives you the foundations, structure and feedback to turn your musical potential into first serious portfolio material.

        A NETWORK THAT OPENS DOORS

        Network & Collaborations

        Our partnerships open doors to the professional world early on. You score real scenes and work directly with students from our renowned partner universities in practical projects.

        Academy for International Education

        Academy for International Education

        International education programmes & intercultural learning.

        Loyola Marymount University (LA)

        Loyola Marymount University (LA)

        Over 20 years of cooperation for exchange & networks in the USA.

        Aachen University of Applied Sciences

        Aachen University of Applied Sciences

        Joint film projects and scene scoring.

        IMMSANE Network

        IMMSANE Network

        Global industry and education network for media music.

        International Film School Cologne

        International Film School Cologne

        Practical projects and scoring with directing students.

        Learn from the Pros

        Our Instructors

        The instructors in Media Music Producer are active as composers, producers and specialists in music production, theory and media composition. They bring practical experience, proven workflows and personal feedback directly into the classroom.

        Alexander Gromeier

        Alexander Gromeier

        Harmony

        General music theory

        Scripting

        About
        Michael Firmont

        Michael Firmont

        Music production

        Audio Engineering

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        Your Technological Playground

        Studios, Campus & Production Workflows

        Learn and work in an environment designed for contemporary music production and media composition. From DAW-based production to hybrid teaching, we provide the tools and learning setting you need to turn your ideas into finished music.

        DAW & Production Workflow

        DAW & Production Workflow

        Work with professional production workflows and DAW tools. You learn how to organise sessions, edit MIDI, work with samples and develop productions from first idea to finished track.

        Sound Sources & Creative Production

        Sound Sources & Creative Production

        Develop your own sound material with sampling, electronic sound sources, synthesizers, sound design and creative production techniques for media, songs and digital formats.

        Hybrid Classroom & Recorded Sessions

        Hybrid Classroom & Recorded Sessions

        Our hybrid format connects online and on-campus participants in live sessions. Recordings allow you to rewatch, analyse and deepen the content afterwards at your own pace.

        Campus & Community

        Campus & Community

        Our facilities in Bonn offer space for creative exchange, focused work, feedback, networking and teamwork with other emerging musicians, producers and composers.

        Showreels & Work Examples

        Music from the Media Music Producer

        Listen to selected works created during the preparatory year. These examples show how participants develop their own tracks, cues and Media Music productions for their portfolio or showreel.

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        Trailer Car Action (Ghetto House)

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        Students on Media Music Producer

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        BMW

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        Hands-on with Industry-Standard

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        Frequently asked questions & answers

        Here you’ll find answers to the most important questions about the course, application and student life.

        Do I need to pass an entrance exam?

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        No. There is no traditional entrance exam. Instead, we conduct an approx. two-hour profiling conversation. The aim is to understand your creative potential, assess your current level and clarify whether the programme fits your goals.

        How many students are in each group?

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        There are a maximum of eight students per group. Small group sizes allow us to offer close supervision, personalised feedback and a very focused learning environment.

        Is the musicube academy a public university?

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        The musicube academy is a private educational institution closely connected to state-recognized degree programs. Our programs are specifically designed to prepare students for university-level music studies or a professional career in the field.

        Can I receive public or private funding for this programme?

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        A number of our participants use private funding programmes or educational scholarships. We will gladly advise you on possible options that match your personal circumstances.

        What does this programme do for my future career?

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        The programme prepares you specifically for Bachelor’s degree programmes, with a very high success rate in entrance examinations. You also begin to build a professional network and gain hands-on experience in real media projects.

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        Start Your Musical Journey Now

        Attend our next online info session, meet our lecturers and find out which bachelor programme perfectly fits your goals.Free of charge and completely non-binding.

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        Media Music Producer