Sound familiar?
You have the melodies, the voice, the ideas. But somewhere along the way, the technology got in the way of the art. You are not alone - and it is not a talent problem.
"I open my DAW and just stare at it."
The blinking cursor. The empty arrangement. The feeling everyone else knows something you don't.
"Every tutorial contradicts the last one."
Hours of YouTube and you're more confused than when you started. You need a real teacher, not an algorithm.
"I have so many unfinished songs."
You start strong, lose momentum, and another idea joins the graveyard of almost-songs on your hard drive.
"Am I too late to start?"
You see younger producers everywhere and wonder if you've missed your window. You haven't. Not even close.
This one-hour class is designed to cut through all of that. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just a clear, practical starting point.
Why attend
We'll show you exactly what to do and where to click so you leave with something you made - not just more information to forget.
You don't need any prior production experience, expensive software, or specialist equipment. If you have a computer and an interest in music, you're ready.
No technical gatekeeping, no intimidating forums. MPW is known for creating the kind of warm, supportive learning environment that actually makes progress feel possible.
In this one-hour class
Everything is hands-on and designed to give you immediate, practical results.
Learn your way around a production environment for the first time - clearly and without the overwhelm.
Build a real, professional-sounding beat from scratch by breaking down the production of a well-known pop track.
Learn which production tools actually matter and how to use them day-to-day - without needing to know everything at once.
Meet other women and creators who are exactly where you are. You'll leave the class knowing you're not doing this alone.
Walk away with a clear, practical sense of what to focus on next in your production journey - no more guesswork.
Leave the class knowing that production is a learnable skill - and that you are absolutely capable of learning it.
Right for you?
You're a singer, songwriter, musician, or DJ who wants to create your own original music
You've wanted to learn for a while but music production has always seemed too confusing or complicated
You're a beginner who has never produced before, or you've started but aren't sure what to focus on next
You want to learn in an encouraging, supportive environment free from technical gatekeeping
You want to commit just one hour and walk away with something real
If you answered yes to any of these, this class was made for you.
10 August 2026 · 8pm–9pm London · Online via Zoom
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Meet your teacher
Xylo Aria is a music producer, artist, and the award-winning founder of Music Production for Women. She built MPW after reflecting on her own experiences as a female artist - determined to create the platform she wished had existed for her when she started.
Since 2019, MPW has delivered workshops to over 10,000 students across 120 countries, partnered with Ableton, Focusrite, and Abbey Road Studios, and built a global community of 30,000+ creators. Xylo has delivered workshops with NYU and UCLA and has been recognised at Parliament House through the IABCA Awards.
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This class is designed for anyone who would love to build the skills to produce their own music. It's perfect if you're early in your journey and want a clear, supportive place to start - no prior experience required.
For this class, all you need is a computer and an internet connection. We'll be demonstrating in Ableton Live, but you can follow along in Logic Pro too. If you don't have production software yet, you can download a free trial of Ableton Live to follow along.
Yes, completely. Providing accessible entry points into music production is central to what MPW does. This class is 100% free to attend.
The class runs 8pm–9pm BST (British Summer Time, UTC+1) on 10 August 2026. That's 3pm New York (EDT), 12pm Los Angeles (PDT), and 5am Sydney the following day (AEST). We recommend using a time zone converter to confirm the time in your location.
MPW was created to empower more women in music production and help address the gender imbalance in the industry. That said, we welcome anyone who wants to learn with us in a warm, encouraging, and supportive environment.
Absolutely not. The class is genuinely free and genuinely useful on its own. We will mention our longer programs in case you want to go deeper, but there is no pressure whatsoever. If the class gives you everything you need to get started, that is a win for us too.
Just join a few minutes early to make sure your audio and video are working. We recommend joining on a laptop or desktop so you can see the software demonstration clearly. No other preparation is needed - just bring your curiosity.
Absolutely - the more the merrier! Please make sure you both register separately so you each receive the Zoom link and class confirmation.