Calling all creatives! Do you have an ear for music production or songwriting? Put your talents to use and stretch your creative muscles with our Music Production Proficiency Certificate. Throughout this program, you will learn skills in music production, sound design, piano literacy and music theory that will prepare you to work as a producer, recording engineer, sound designer and/or songwriter. If you want to continue your education, this certificate will allow you to move seamlessly into the Associate in Applied Science degree program in Sound Recording and Music Technology (SRMT).
Music Production Proficiency Certificate
Career Options
Courses and Completion Sequence
The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Music Production Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.
Course Number and Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
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MUS 100 - Music Reading | 3 credits | |
MUS 101 - Piano I | 1 credit | |
MUS 115 - Introduction to Music Technology | 3 credits | |
MUS 116 - Theory I | MUS 100 | 4 credits |
MUS 180 - Music Business | 3 credits | |
MUS 215 - Advanced Music Technology and Multimedia | MUS 115 | 3 credits |
Featured Career
Sound Engineering Technician
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
Median Salary
$47,157
$47,157
Number of Jobs
77
in the region
77
in the region
10 Year Job Outlook
+7%
in the region
+7%
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $26,292. Normal pay for Sound Engineering Technicians is $48,693 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $105,481.
Program Information
Music Production Proficiency Certificate
Degree Type:
Proficiency CertificateCredits Needed to Graduate:
17