Music Production Courses in Berlin

Semestral Courses — Less Theory. More Sound.

12-week programs taught by active Berlin artists.

RETHE · CORAZÓN DE ROBOTA · STÉPHANE LEFRANÇOIS · NADIA STRUIWIGH · ANTJE VOWINCKEL
GEORG WERNER · HENNING GRAMBOW · VOJTO MONTEUR

/ SEPTEMBER 2026

SEMESTRAL COURSES

Berlin School of Sound is an experimental, artist-run music school in Berlin. With its 12-week Make Some Waves semestral course in music production and sound art, it offers one of the best entry points into the world of electronic music for beginners and experienced artists alike.

12-week programs starting September. Go deeper. Applications open now.

Looking for music production courses in Berlin? Berlin School of Sound offers 12-week semestral programs taught by working artists — not academics reading from a syllabus. Our flagship Make Some Waves course takes you from your first DAW session to a finished, mixed track, covering sound design, composition, and studio production fundamentals alongside instructors like RETHE, Henning Grambow, and Stéphane Lefrançois.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already producing and want to sharpen your technique, our courses run in small groups of 7–10 students at ACUD Kunsthaus in Berlin-Mitte, with hands-on studio time and a public showcase at the end of the semester. Alongside music production, we teach modular synthesis, DJing, studio engineering, and official Wwise game-audio certification — so you can specialize once you know what direction excites you.

New semesters start in February and September each year. Not sure which course fits? Book a free 15-minute call with our director.

Make Some Waves Semester 1
12 Weeks · Beginner

Make Some Waves — Sem. 1

12 weeks. 6 instructors. The full BSoS picture compressed into one immersive course. Antje, RETHE, Stéphane, Henning. Sound design, mixing, composition.

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→ Starts 14 September 2026
Make Some Waves Semester 2
12 Weeks · Advanced

Make Some Waves — Sem. 2

Next level production with Nadia Struiwigh, RETHE, Stéphane Lefrançois. Modular synthesis, advanced Ableton, live performance, artistic voice.

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→ Starts 15 September 2026
Sound Art for Beginners
12 Weeks · NEW 2026

Sound Art for Beginners

With Antje Vowinckel, Georg Werner. Composition, field recording, experimental practice.

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→ Starts 14 September 2026
Sounds from a Listening Body
12 Weeks · NEW 2026

Sounds from a Listening Body

With Gugulethu Anathi Duma (Dumama). Vocal performance, somatic practice, experimental sound composition.

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→ Starts 16 September 2026
Wwise Sound Design for Games
Official Audiokinetic course

Wwise – Sound Design for Games

The only official Wwise course in Berlin. Learn game audio implementation and get official certificate.

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Studio Engineering
Professional studio skills

Studio Engineering (Recording & Mixing)

Master recording techniques, signal routing and mixing in a real studio environment. Build the technical skills to shape sound.

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Individual Teaching Berlin School of Sound
1:1 sessions · 90 minutes

Individual Teaching

One-on-one sessions with our instructors. Tailored to your goals — production, sound art, DJing, mixing or anything in between.

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What Our Students Say

“This journey changed my life. I really appreciate all that I learned from the course.”

— Antonio D.F., Make Some Waves · Brazil


“The instructors were the real thing — people who actually live this music.”

— Make Some Waves participant · Berlin School of Sound

“The course was great. I gained enough knowledge to keep me busy for months.”

— Jamie, DIY Synth Workshop


“The lecture with the jazz pianist was genius.”

— student, Make Some Waves Semester 1

“She spent all six hours with us answering every question. Balanced from complete beginners to advanced.”

— Jack, Corazón de Robota Workshop

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the music production courses in Berlin?

Our semestral music production courses run 12 weeks, with new semesters starting in February and September. We also offer shorter intensives and one-day workshops for people who can’t commit to a full semester.

How much does a music production course cost in Berlin?

Courses range from €980 to €1,300 depending on the program and instructors involved. Individual teaching is available at €160 per 90-minute session, or €600 per month for weekly mentorship. Flexible payment plans are available on request.

Do I need prior experience to take a music production course?

No — our beginner courses welcome complete beginners with basic computer literacy and an openness to experimentation. We also offer advanced tracks for producers who already have a foundation and want to go deeper into modular synthesis, live performance, or professional studio work.

Who teaches the courses at Berlin School of Sound?

All instructors are active, working artists in Berlin’s music scene — including RETHE, Henning Grambow, Stéphane Lefrançois, Nadia Struiwigh, Antje Vowinckel, and Georg Werner — not academic staff teaching from a textbook.

Where do the courses take place?

Courses run at Kunsthaus ACUD, Veteranenstraße 21, in Berlin-Mitte, with access to our recording studio and regular showcase evenings at ACUD Club.

Not sure which course is right for me?

Book a free 15-minute call with Vojto, our director — he’ll walk you through the options and tell you honestly which course fits your goals.

Not sure where to start?

15 minutes with Vojto — he’ll walk you through the options and tell you honestly which course fits your goals.