Engineering and Music Production
The Engineering and Music Production program at CCM is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and modern programs available anywhere, with one overriding goal: to develop real professional careers for talented young audio engineers, music producers, beatmakers and DJs. Each student who completes this intensive, hands-on program acquires the skills necessary to engineer, record, edit, mix, and master musical performances with the highest possible audio quality. Our program is structured around the current needs of the 21st century recording industry, and extensive instruction in the industry standard Pro Tools recording environment is provided. CCM is also an Apple Authorized Training Center, offering Apple Pro Certificate training in the Logic Pro recording environment.
In the program, students are taught both digital and analog recording techniques by our legendary Grammy-winning instructors, learning the real world secrets of engineering, producing, and mixing hit records. High-end recording studio skills are learned through hands-on experience with the same equipment found in today's state-of-the-art studios.
The Core Classes for the Engineering and Music Production Program include:
- History of Recording and the Science of Sound
- Microphone Techniques
- Analog Recording & Signal Processing
- Digital Audio & Recording Technology
- Sampling
- Foundations of MIDI Programming
- Concepts of Mixing & Automation
- Live Sound Reinforcement
- Mixing
- Applied Mastering Lab
- Basics of Turntable Technology
At CCM we believe that all producers and engineers should have a strong grasp of the musical language, and basic training on musical instruments. Our elective classes provide our engineering students with the basic musical background necessary to communicate effectively with the musicians they work with.
Elective classes for Engineering & Music Production majors include:
- Basic Keyboard Lab
- Basic Guitar Lab
- Harmony and Theory I & II
- Rhythm Training
Students interested in beatmaking and DJing will benefit from our extensive MIDI Programming and Turntable Technology courses, structured around sequencing in Apple Logic Pro, Propellerhead Reason and Digidesign Pro Tools. These new, exciting courses taught by professional hip hop DJs introduce students to the world of hip hop and its subgenres, and students will learn the eclectic disk jockeying skills necessary to succeed in any club situation, musical collaboration, or recording session.
Requirements for Admission: |
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Submit a completed application form and an application fee:
- $75 for domestic students
- $150 for international students
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