ABOUT the CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MUSIC

The mission of the California College of Music is to mentor musicians and audio engineers for successful careers in the music and recording industry in a personal and nurturing environment. Taught by professional musicians and studio engineers, every student shall have the opportunity to develop tangible skills, technical knowledge, and a well-rounded professional attitude of confidence and discipline that will give them the ability to thrive in the industry at large.

We offer three flagship Certificate Programs in Music, Artist Development, and Engineering and Music Production. The Music Program, developed and chaired by guitar virtuoso Uros Raskovski, features a challenging and fun curriculum which develops the student's instrumental technique as well as abilities in the areas of music theory, ear training, rhythm training, sight reading, improvisation, ensemble performance, and stylistically appropriate interpretation. The Artist Development program, chaired by distinguished vocalist Phillip Ingram, is similar to A&R departments at major record labels, giving the student who is already a talented artist an ample share of studio recording time, developing their repertoire and studio performance experience, creating professional quality recordings and launching their career in the music business. The Engineering and Music Production program, developed by legendary Grammy-winning producer Reggie Dozier and currently chaired by expert engineer Bill Ford (owner/operator of Sync Tone Studios), is a one-year crash course in modern pro recording studio skills including microphone technique, analog & digital signal processing, live sound reinforcement, mixing, and mastering. We also offer an Intensive English Program designed to strengthen the English communication skills of non-Native speakers.

In addition to our main program classes, CCM offers a variety of unique electives and standalone courses including DJ and Turntable Technology, The History of American Commercial and Pop Music, Educator Workshop, and Apple Logic Pro Certification Training. Any class offered at CCM may be taken outside of the program, meaning that we give you the option to create your own completely Customized Curriculum. We also provide Demo Recording, Mixing, and Mastering services in our state-of-the-art recording studios, guided by our staff of industry professionals. This service is for bands or artists who wish to record, mix, and master a professional quality demo which will represent them to the music industry. We also offer students of all ages private music lessons on any instrument, including guitar, bass, piano, voice, drums & percussion, as well as all types of strings, woodwinds, and brass.

At CCM's inception, the Grammy-award winning faculty was selected and spearheaded by Wayne Henderson, world-renowned trombonist, music producer, and founder of the Jazz Crusaders. Faculty leadership has now passed to the current Music Program Chair Uros Raskovski. CCM is proud of its long roster of well-known professional instructors who currently perform frequently with many top artists in the music industry, bringing years of musical experience and practical knowledge directly to CCM students. Visit our faculty pages to get to know us and find out how we can help you realize your musical vision!

The comprehensive and practical music industry education that CCM provides is among the best a musician can find, delivered by a friendly and supportive team of caring and talented and experienced mentors. Visit the California College of Music, meet our faculty instructors, sit in on classes, and see what you think! We would love to help you define the direction of your career in music and find your voice as a unique performer, songwriter, recording artist, or skilled engineer.