Degree and Certificate Options for Commercial Music

Cedar Valley College

Four studios are available for instruction, lab work and various stages of a recording project. All studios have Mac Pro Dual Quad Core computers and industry standard Avid Pro Tools recording and editing software.

There are study programs in four tracks:

Recording Technology

Recording Technology is our most popular track, accounting for about 60 percent of the Commercial Music program’s students.

• Recording Technology Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. This degree can be completed in two years by a full-time student. It may take longer if you are also working.
• Recording Technology Certificate (One-Year). This certificate can be completed in two semesters.
• Recording Technology Certificate (Two-Year). This certificate can be completed in four semesters.

Arranger/Composer/Copyist

• Arranger/Composer/Copyist Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. This degree can be completed in two years by a full-time student. It may take longer if you are also working.

Music Retailing

• Music Retailing Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. This degree can be completed in two years by a full-time student. It may take longer if you are also working.
• Music Retailing Certificate. This certificate can be completed in two semesters.

Performing Musician

• Performing Musician Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. This degree can be completed in two years by a full-time student. It may take longer if you are also working.
• Performing Musician Certificate. This certificate can be completed in two semesters.

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Find out how to get started in the Commercial Music program.