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Progression

Nine ranks. One ladder.

Every rank is unlocked by coursework, not by hours logged. Points open the door; completed courses walk you through it.

1
Listener 0 XP

The session is open. Start the first course.

Credential line: Enrolled

2
Apprentice 400 XP

You can navigate the Studio and finish a loop.

Credential line: Studio Apprentice

○Complete the course “Studio Orientation”
○Complete the course “How Sound Actually Works”
○Link 2 BandLab projects
3
Beatmaker 1,400 XP

Rhythm, groove and arrangement that hold up.

Credential line: Certified Beatmaker

○Complete the course “The Mix Editor, End to End”
○Complete the course “MIDI & the Piano Roll”
○Complete the course “Rhythm & Beat Construction”
○Complete the course “The Drum Machine”
○Link 5 BandLab projects
○Link and verify your BandLab account
4
Producer 3,200 XP

A full track, start to finish, on your own.

Credential line: Certified Producer

○Complete the course “Songwriting Foundations”
○Complete the course “Lyric Writing & the Rhyme Pad”
○Complete the course “Loops, Packs & the Browser”
○Complete the course “Keys, Pads & Synths”
○Complete the course “Arrangement & Production”
○Have 2 assignments graded
○Link 8 BandLab projects
5
Engineer 6,500 XP

Signal flow, balance and a mix that translates.

Credential line: Certified Engineer

○Complete the course “Recording & Audio Editing”
○Complete the course “Automation & Envelopes”
○Complete the course “The Effects Rack”
○Complete the course “Bass & Low End”
○Complete the course “Mixing Fundamentals”
○Have 4 assignments graded
○Give 5 peer reviews
○Complete 1 class
6
Specialist 11,000 XP

Depth in one discipline - synthesis, vocals or mastering.

Credential line: Studio Specialist

○Complete the course “Sound Design & Synthesis”
○Complete the course “Vocal Production”
○Complete the course “Critical Listening”
○Complete the course “Song Structure & Form”
○Complete the course “Genre Workshop”
○Have 7 assignments graded
○Give 12 peer reviews
○Link 15 BandLab projects
7
Expert 18,000 XP

Full command of the Studio. Teaching eligibility opens here.

Credential line: Expert - BandLab Studio

○Complete the course “Advanced Mixing”
○Complete the course “Mastering & Release”
○Complete the course “Advanced Studio Workflow”
○Complete the course “Sampler & Slicer”
○Complete the course “Topline & Hook Writing”
○Complete the course “Guitar, Amps & Pedalboard”
○Have 12 assignments graded
○Give 25 peer reviews
○Complete 2 classes
○Verify your Cakewalk by BandLab activation
8
Master 30,000 XP

Mastery across every discipline. Eligible to run your own classes.

Credential line: Master - BandLab Studio

○Complete the course “Audio Repair & Restoration”
○Complete the course “Publishing, Splits & Rights”
○Complete the course “Cakewalk by BandLab”
○Complete the course “Co-Writing & Sessions”
○Complete the course “Releasing & Building an Audience”
○Complete the course “Teaching Practicum”
○Have 20 assignments graded
○Give 45 peer reviews
○Complete 3 classes
○Link 30 BandLab projects
9
Laureate 48,000 XP

Top of the ladder. Prestige unlocks here.

Credential line: Studio Laureate

○Have 35 assignments graded
○Give 80 peer reviews
○Complete 5 classes
○Link 50 BandLab projects
○Teach 1 class to completion

Teaching faculty

Faculty ranks are granted, never earned automatically. Eligibility opens at Expert for assistants and Master for instructors - and only while a seat is free.

Teaching Assistant

Supports a class and grades under review.

Instructor

Runs their own classes end to end.

Senior Instructor

Mentors instructors and authors curriculum.

Master Instructor

Sets the standard and certifies other teachers.

Faculty Head

Owns a department and its curriculum.

Studio Staff

Platform staff with moderation authority.

Administrator

Full administrative control.

Super Administrator

Owner. Cannot be acted upon.

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