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Overview
Designed for independent artists, lyric writers, composers, and music producers, the UCLA Extension Independent Music Production Certificate program prepares students to work on the creative side of the music industry – writing, producing, and recording music in their home studio and doing their own marketing.
The program covers the music business, songwriting and producing – encompassing not only the creative skills needed for projects from inception to finish, but also the marketing skills necessary for promoting and selling independent work.
What you can learn.
- Practice writing, producing and recording in a home studio
- Develop marketing strategies and skills to promote and sell work independently
- Learn independent songwriting and producing processes
- Study music business principles
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Audio Recording Theory
- The Record Production Process: Professional Practices
- Pro Tools
- Create and Produce Your Own Music Project
- Do-it-yourself Music Marketing
- Entrepreneurship for the Indie Artist
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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TOEFL® IBT 80
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
36 alternative credits
Quarter Credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Los Angeles, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GRE® 140 (verbal)
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT 80
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal and emergency contact information
- Start year and quarter
- Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application
- Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
- Academic information and supporting documents
- Acknowledgments of policy statements
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents7515 USD / full≈ 7515 USD / full - Out-of-State7515 USD / full≈ 7515 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State7515 USD / full≈ 7515 USD / full
Additional Details
Estimated tuition. International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs
Los Angeles
United States
1520 - 2570 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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