Certificate

Recording Fundamentals Certificate

The Recording Fundamentals Certificate program was designed to help students develop the skills needed to work in today’s music technology industry. Technical knowledge is gained through training on the most common software currently in use at professional recording studios. Music theory, composition and entrepreneurship classes are studied to give students the knowledge needed to create their own businesses or work in a studio (or similar) setting.

ProgramMusic
Award type
Certificate
Required credit hours
30

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Based on data for Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians

$54KMedian annual salary

3%Job Outlook (2023-2033)

146,100Number of Jobs, 2023

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate comprehension of written music theory for appropriate freshman and sophomore levels
Demonstrate comprehension of aural skills for appropriate freshman and sophomore levels
Utilize techniques and fundamental practices of instrumental and vocal performance skillsproduce or create music utilizing computer hardware, software, and other technological equipment
Capture live and studio performances utilizing digital recording techniques
Demonstrate proficient application of mixing and mastering techniques