Admissions

Step 1: Film Your Audition Video
Video auditions must meet our Audition Requirements

Step 2: Complete an Online Appplication for Admission

Step 3: Pay your $80 application fee

Step 4: Email all required documents to [email protected]
Click here for the required document list

As part of our streamlined Online Application for Admission, you must film a Video Audition that meets the audition requirements for the appropriate program as shown below. Video Auditions should be uploaded to YouTube or any other hosting site before you begin the application; they may also be emailed directly to [email protected].

• Voice Performance
• Guitar Performance
• Bass Performance
• Drum Performance
• Keyboard Performance
• Certificate in Songwriting & Music Production

U.S. Residents / Citizens

1. Photo ID: Submit a high-resolution scan of your Driver's License, State ID, or US Passport photo page.
2. Academic Transcript: Submit a transcript from your highest level of education to prove you have graduated from high school (or the equivalent).

International Applicants

1. Photo ID: Submit a high-resolution scan of your Driver's License, State ID, or US Passport photo page.
2. Academic Transcript: Submit a transcript from your highest level of education to prove you have graduated from high school (or the equivalent).
3. Proof of English Proficiency: Provide a TOEFL (iBT) score of 50 or above, IELTS 5.0 or above, TOEIC 600 or above, CEFR Level B2 or above.
   1. A diploma or official transcript from a high school or post-secondary institution will serve as Proof of English Proficiency from international students where English is their native speaking language.

If you are an international student who is accepted into a program at California College of Music, you will need a student visa in order to study in the United States. Click here to learn about the student visa process.