Our Flagship Program

Certificate in Music Production & Workforce Readiness

An NYSED-aligned workforce development program developed in partnership with the City of Yonkers workforce development office. Transforming aspiring creatives into industry-ready professionals.

Successful Cohorts

200+

Instructional Hours

Comprehensive Modules

Expert Instructors

Partnership

Yonkers Workforce Development

Kingdom Studio 68 has partnered with the City of Yonkers workforce development office to deliver this transformative program. Two successful cohorts have graduated, with participants gaining real-world skills in music production, content creation, and professional development. This partnership ensures our curriculum meets both industry standards and community workforce needs.

Cohort 1

Successfully completed — participants gained foundational skills in music production and professional readiness.

Cohort 2

Successfully completed — expanded curriculum with enhanced capstone projects and industry mentorship.

Next Cohort

Now enrolling — apply today to join the next generation of creative professionals.

Curriculum

NYSED-Aligned Modules

205+ hours of comprehensive instruction across 9 modules, designed to build both technical mastery and professional readiness.

Module 120 hrs

Foundations of Music Theory

Rhythm, tempo, scales, chord structures, song arrangement, and genre analysis.

Module 230 hrs

Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

Pro Tools, Logic Pro, beat production, MIDI programming, and sampling techniques.

Module 325 hrs

Recording & Engineering

Microphone techniques, signal flow, studio setup, and vocal recording sessions.

Module 420 hrs

Mixing & Mastering

EQ, compression, reverb, sound balancing, and final mastering techniques.

Module 520 hrs

Podcast & Media Production

Scriptwriting, audio storytelling, podcast recording, editing, and distribution platforms.

Module 620 hrs

Visual Production

Camera basics, lighting, music video production, and editing with Final Cut / Premiere.

Module 715 hrs

Music Business & Monetization

Publishing, royalties, sync licensing, branding, and social media growth.

Module 825 hrs

Professional & Personal Development

Identity, work ethic, communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and career readiness.

Module 930 hrs

Capstone Project

Produce an original song, podcast episode, and music video showcasing all learned skills.

What You'll Achieve

Program Outcomes

Graduates leave with a professional portfolio, industry connections, and the confidence to pursue careers in music production, media, and the creative economy.

Produce an original song from concept to master

Record, edit, and distribute a podcast episode

Shoot and edit a professional music video

Build a personal brand and social media strategy

Understand music publishing, royalties, and sync licensing

Develop professional communication and teamwork skills

Create a portfolio-ready capstone project

Gain financial literacy and career readiness skills

Ready to Transform Your Future?

Join the next cohort and take the first step toward a career in music production and creative media.