Online Programs

Introduction Emerging Artists Program Songwriting and Production Basics Schedule How do I sign up?

Introduction

California College of Music now offers two online only programs available for everyone 14 and up!

Each program is 7 weeks long, two class sessions a week, and one and a half hour long classes. These classes are completely virtual. If you're looking for an encouraging, creative, online way to learn music and achieve your artistic goals after work or school, try one or both of these programs!

These courses are available for students and the general non-enrolled public! Ages 14+ are allowed to sign up!

Emerging Artists Program

The Emerging Artists Program (7 weeks) is designed for students with a portfolio of recorded music who are poised to embark on the first stages of their careers as performing artists. Students who complete this program develop a basic understanding of the modern music industry, including music monetization and essential industry roles. They also improve their songwriting and production skills in weekly workshops with industry professionals. Finally, each student receives a one-on-one artist development consultation from a CCM faculty member to help guide their first steps towards becoming professional artists.

Instructor: Chris Kapica

Audition Requirements:
Submit an audio and/or video recording of an original work which showcases your unique musical style and artistic vision. Acceptable formats for your song sample include the following:

Audio: downloadable file (.mp3, .wav, or .aiff) or streaming link (YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, etc.)
Video: downloadable file (.mp4, .mov, or .wmv) or streaming link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)

Email your link to [email protected]

Required Gear:

a webcam (built-in computer webcam OK)
an external or internal microphone
headphones or speakers
connection to the Internet

Program Purposes: The purposes of the Emerging Artists Program are:

to familiarize students with aspects of the modern music industry landscape, including how music is monetized, the types of industry professionals who can best help them achieve their goals, and strategies to disseminate and promote their work
to provide expert feedback on students' recorded works and introduce songwriting and production concepts to improve their music
to prepare students to identify and succinctly articulate their skills and the iconic features of their sound and artistic vision
to provide each student a one-on-one artist development consultation

Songwriting and Production Basics

The Songwriting and Production Basics program (7 weeks, evening sessions) is designed for students who wish to establish fundamental skills in songwriting and music production using a digital audio workstation (DAW). Students who complete this program are equipped with the basic knowledge, skills, and confidence to compose original songs and use a program such as GarageBand to produce them.

Instructors: Dom Capuano, Kia Knoester

Required Gear:

an Apple computer (MacOS 10.13 High Sierra or later)
GarageBand (version 10.3.5)
a webcam (built-in computer webcam OK)
an external or internal microphone
headphones or speakers
connection to the internet
a Skype account

Program Purposes: The purposes of the Songwriting and Production Basics program are:

to develop a basic understanding of song structure and methods of composing and developing melodies, basic chord progressions, lyrics, and grooves
to establish fundamental music production skills in a digital audio workstation (DAW) such as GarageBand, both recording and editing audio files and programming software instruments using MIDI
to prepare students to aurally identify and verbally articulate how course concepts are applied to recorded music at a basic level
to equip students with the basic knowledge, skills, and confidence to compose, produce, and present for feedback at least one original song

Schedule

How do I sign up?

Introduction

Winter 2023 Schedule

Emerging Artists Online Program

Songwriting & Production Basics Online Program