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Commercial Music: Music Entrepreneurship Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
18.5

First Year

Semester 1

5 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
MUFHL 321
Basic Musicianship
3
F, S
Music Elective *
2
F, S

* See List under Semester 3

Semester 2

5 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
MUSM 334
Introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
2
MUFHL 321
F, S
MUSM 110
The Business of Music
3
F, S

Second Year

Semester 3

8.5 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
MUFHL 400
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
MUFHL 321
F, S
MUSM 356
Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools
1.5
MUSM 334
F, S
MUSM 498
Work Experience in Music Specializations
3
F, S

Music Elective List: Minimum of 2 units 

MUP 310: Orchestra 

MUP 320: Jazz Band 

MUP 350: Concert Choir I 

MUP 360: Chamber Singers 

MUP 357: College Chorus 

MUP 400: Vocal Ensemble 

MUP 424: Commercial Music Ensemble 

MUP 426: World Music Ensemble 

Notes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: 

  • demonstrate a mastery of commercial music styles on one primary instrument/voice including demonstrating an ability to improvise solo passages. 
  • understand key changes in the music industry and the related economic opportunities created by these emerging technologies and revenue streams. 
  • evaluate the relative advantages of professionally produced audio recordings/media vs. “do-it-yourself” recordings/media and describe the industry applicability of both. 
  • construct a business marketing plan for a performing artist/ensemble based upon models of expanding local, regional and national industry markets. 
  • explain the processes of protecting intellectual property in the music industry including song registration, copyrighting original works and trademark registration. 

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Published April 11, 2024

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