Music Programs in Los Angeles, California

Musicians Institute - School of Contemporary Music, Los Angeles:
Musicians Institute’s unique campus is located in the center of Hollywood, Los Angeles, in Southern California. We offer a wide variety of degrees and areas of concentration in the field of contemporary music. These include a Bachelor of Music degree with subjects including guitar, bass, drums, voice. audio engineering and music business programs. We also offer Associate of Arts degrees and many certificate programs. MI is a microcosm of the contemporary music industry, a place where performers, songwriters and producers rub shoulders with engineers, filmmakers and music business professionals. Professional tracking, mixing and post-production studios line the hallways next to fully-equipped performance stages, classrooms, practice rooms, audio workstations, film production and editing facilities, all running virtually around the clock. With new programs and features constantly in development, MI is dedicated to remaining "The World's Most Innovative School of Contemporary Music".

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles)
Musicians Institute’s challenging Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) is a unique degree program combining contemporary music performance with rigorous training in traditional music disciplines. The twelve-quarter, 180 credit-unit curriculum emphasizes the development of stylistic depth, creative maturity and professional competence as part of a comprehensive college education preparing students to enter the contemporary music industry. Upon completion of all requirements, students are eligible to receive the Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) in Guitar, Bass, Drum Set, Keyboard or Voice.

Additional options for study include:

BM-Performance (Minor in Music Industry Studies)
Combines the major in Performance for Guitar, Bass, Drum Set, Keyboard or Voice with 30 units of study in the business side of the music industry, including record company management, artist management, publishing, and marketing & distribution. Total program length is 193-201 units depending on instrument.

BM-Performance (Minor in Audio Production)
Combines the major in Performance for Guitar, Bass, Drum Set, Keyboard or Voice with 30 units of study in audio production, including software-based recording, large analog consoles, tracking, mixing, mastering and more. Total program length is 193-201 units depending on instrument.

Associate of Arts in Performance Degrees
MI’s 90-credit-unit, six-quarter Associate of Arts in Performance Degrees provide the instrument skills, musical knowledge and performing experience that musicians need to prepare for the challenges of professional and creative contemporary performing careers.

AA-Performance Degrees are available for bass, guitar, keyboards, drum set and voice. Students may also earn an AA-Performance (Combined Emphasis) degree by combining any instrument emphasis with specialized studies in one of the following areas:

- Audio Engineering: professional recording studio production
- Recording Artist Development: songwriting and music production for independent artists
- Music Business: recording industry career preparation
- Guitar Craft: electric guitar and bass design, fabrication, and maintenance
- Music Video, Film and Television:: music-based film and video production

Certificate Programs
MI's Certificate programs are based on an educational philosophy of focused, intensive, practical instruction that cuts quickly and directly to the heart of the subject matter.

Performance Certificates (four quarters/60 credit units) are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in instrument technique, musical knowledge, and contemporary music performing experience. Performance Certificates are offered for the following instruments: Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Voice

Music Industry Certificate Programs (two quarters/30 credit units) provide the same kind of focused, intensive instruction in non-performing specialties including

- Audio Engineering: professional audio recording, production, and post-production
- Independent Artist Development: original songwriting, music production, and career management
- Music Business: recording industry career preparation
- Guitar Craft: electric and acoustic guitar and bass design, fabrication, and maintenance
- Music Video, Film and Television: music-based film and video production