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Performance
Certificate
California College of Music’s Performance Certificate equips students with the technical and collaborative skills essential for thriving in today’s music industry.
12 MONTH PROGRAM
60 CREDITS
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Performance Certificate
At CCM's Apprentice in Performance Program, you'll immerse yourself in mastering bass, drums, keys, guitar, and voice. Develop your technical skills, refine your artistry, and build a solid foundation in music theory and ear training. Through live performances, ensemble workshops, and one-on-one mentorship, you'll gain the confidence and expertise needed to excel on stage and beyond.
Choose your instrument
Vocal Technique I
Perform weekly and receive constructive critiques from the instructor on intonation, dynamics, expression, rhythmic specificity, and style.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance I
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
CCM Groove Ensemble
A performance-based ensemble course in which students collaborate in a live, onstage setting. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal discipline, musical communication, and the preparation and execution of a diverse repertoire for public performance.
Music Theory I
Explore the foundational principles of music theory, including chord structures, scales, and harmonic progressions as they apply to popular music.
Ear Training I
Develop your ability to recognize pitch, intervals, and rhythm through practical listening exercises.
Keyboard Techniques I
Build fundamental piano skills to support music theory and ear training needs.
Vocal Technique III
Continues with the analysis of the defining vocal traits and vocal techniques used in current contemporary music including R&B, Soul, Pop, Rock, Electronic, and hybrid styles.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance III
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Jazz Ensemble
Perform repertoire from contemporary and classic jazz, developed out of the jazz tradition and influenced by world and modern pop music.
Vocal Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers voice students a safe setting to explore new singing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory III
Hone your ability to identify intricate harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic patterns through advanced listening exercises.
Ear Training III
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms.
Music Production I
Get introduced to essential music production tools and software used in creating recordings.
Vocal Technique II
Perform weekly and receive constructive critiques from the instructor on intonation, dynamics, expression, rhythmic specificity, and style.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance II
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Blues Analysis & Lab
Transcribe common blues progressions, compose short blues songs, and gain comfort with blues gestures through performance.
Vocal Performance Workshop
Explore new singing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory II
Expand your knowledge of music theory, exploring advanced chord progressions, key changes, and harmonic analysis for popular music.
Ear Training II
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms.
Keyboard Techniques II
Build on foundational piano skills with more complex exercises, including chord inversions and basic improvisation.
Vocal Technique IV
Vocal techniques in relation to acoustic production: the technology used in live performance and recording including compression, EQ, reverb, and Autotune.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance IV
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Pop Choir
Selections range from two- and three-part pop harmony to more challenging four-part SATB chorale-style arrangements with divisions. Topics emphasized include intonation, tone production, vocal blend, dynamics, expression, stage presence, and diction.
Vocal Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers voice students a safe setting to explore new singing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Advanced Musicianship
Explore the application of theory knowledge and aural and rhythm skills to real-world musical scenarios.
Soul/R&B Analysis & Lab
Study in depth the essentials of Soul/R&B genres to enhance your musical precision and versatility.
Music Production II
Build on your understanding of music production tools, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
Guitar Technique I
Learn the fundamental techniques, reading skills, and musicianship skills needed to perform music on guitar.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance I
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
CCM Groove Ensemble
A performance-based ensemble course in which students collaborate in a live, onstage setting. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal discipline, musical communication, and the preparation and execution of a diverse repertoire for public performance.
Music Theory I
Explore the foundational principles of music theory, including chord structures, scales, and harmonic progressions as they apply to popular music.
Ear Training I
Develop your ability to recognize pitch, intervals, and rhythm through practical listening exercises.
Keyboard Techniques I
Build fundamental piano skills to support music theory and ear training needs.
Drumset Techniques III
Analyze and perform a variety of repertoire, watch and listen to instructor demonstrations, and study performances of world-class drummers.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance III
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Latin Styles Analysis & Lab
Salsa, Son, Rumba, Reggaeton, Bossa Nova, Bachata,this course covers the key rhythmic figures of each style.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers voice students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory III
Hone your ability to identify intricate harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic patterns through advanced listening exercises.
Ear Training III
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and
Music Production I
Get introduced to essential music production tools and software used in creating recordings.
rhythms
Drumset Techniques II
Improve their snare drum technique by playing in two distinct styles: rudimental and classical.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance II
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Blues Analysis & Lab
Transcribe common blues progressions, compose short blues songs, and gain comfort with blues gestures through performance.
Performance Workshop
Explore new singing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory II
Expand your knowledge of music theory, exploring advanced chord progressions, key changes, and harmonic analysis for popular music.
Ear Training II
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms.
Keyboard Techniques II
Build on foundational piano skills with more complex exercises, including chord inversions and basic improvisation.
Guitar Technique IV
In this last Guitar Technique course, students will perform a final repertoire previously analyzed in class.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance IV
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Jazz Ensemble
Perform repertoire from contemporary and classic jazz, developed out of the jazz tradition and influenced by world and modern pop music.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers voice students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Advanced Musicianship
Explore the application of music theory knowledge and aural and rhythm skills to real-world musical scenarios.
Soul/R&B Analysis & Lab
Study in depth the essentials of Soul/R&B genres to enhance your musical precision and versatility.
Music Production II
Build on your understanding of music production tools, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
Drumset Technique I
Learn the fundamental techniques, reading skills, and musicianship skills needed to perform music on the drumset.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance I
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
CCM Groove Ensemble
A performance-based ensemble course in which students collaborate in a live, onstage setting. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal discipline, musical communication, and the preparation and execution of a diverse repertoire for public performance.
Music Production I
Get introduced to essential music production tools and software used in creating recordings.
Music Theory I
Explore the foundational principles of music theory, including chord structures, scales, and harmonic progressions as they apply to popular music.
Ear Training I
Develop your ability to recognize pitch, intervals, and rhythm through practical listening exercises.
Keyboard Techniques I
Build fundamental piano skills to support music theory and ear training needs.
Drumset Techniques III
Analyze and perform a variety of repertoire, watch and listen to instructor demonstrations, and study performances of world-class drummers.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance III
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Latin Styles Analysis & Lab
Salsa, Son, Rumba, Reggaeton, Bossa Nova, Bachata,this course covers the key rhythmic figures of each style.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers voice students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory III
Hone your ability to identify intricate harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic patterns through advanced listening exercises.
Ear Training III
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms
Drumset Techniques II
Improve their snare drum technique by playing in two distinct styles: rudimental and classical.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance II
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Blues Analysis & Lab
Transcribe common blues progressions, compose short blues songs, and gain comfort with blues gestures through performance.
Performance Workshop
Explore new singing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Production II
Build on your understanding of music production tools, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
Music Theory II
Expand your knowledge of music theory, exploring advanced chord progressions, key changes, and harmonic analysis for popular music.
Ear Training II
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms.
Keyboard Techniques II
Build on foundational piano skills with more complex exercises, including chord inversions and basic improvisation.
Drumset Techniques IV
In this last Drumset Techniques course, students will perform a final repertoire previously analyzed in class.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance IV
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Jazz Ensemble
Perform repertoire from contemporary and classic jazz, developed out of the jazz tradition and influenced by world and modern pop music.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers voice students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Advanced Musicianship
Explore the application of theory knowledge and aural and rhythm skills to real-world musical scenarios.
Soul/R&B Analysis & Lab
Study in depth the essentials of Soul/R&B genres to enhance your musical precision and versatility.
Bass Technique I
Learn the fundamental techniques, reading skills, and musicianship skills needed to perform music on bass.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance I
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
CCM Groove Ensemble
A performance-based ensemble course in which students collaborate in a live, onstage setting. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal discipline, musical communication, and the preparation and execution of a diverse repertoire for public performance.
Ensemble Performance Workshop
Live performance lab in which students develop the necessary musicianship and showmanship skills to play in various popular music styles onstage as part of a band.
Music Theory I
Explore the foundational principles of music theory, including chord structures, scales, and harmonic progressions as they apply to popular music.
Ear Training I
Develop your ability to recognize pitch, intervals, and rhythm through practical listening exercises.
Keyboard Techniques I
Build fundamental piano skills to support music theory and ear training needs.
Bass Technique III
Analyze and perform a variety of repertoire, watch and listen to instructor demonstrations, and study performances of world-class bass players.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance III
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Latin Styles Analysis & Lab
Salsa, Son, Rumba, Reggaeton, Bossa Nova, Bachata,this course covers the key rhythmic figures of each style.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory III
Hone your ability to identify intricate harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic patterns through advanced listening exercises.
Ear Training III
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms
Bass Technique II
Improve their snare drum technique by playing in two distinct styles: rudimental and classical.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance II
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Blues Analysis & Lab
Transcribe common blues progressions, compose short blues songs, and gain comfort with blues gestures through performance.
Performance Workshop
Explore new styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory II
Build on your understanding of music production tools, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
Ear Training II
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms.
Keyboard Techniques II
Build on foundational piano skills with more complex exercises, including chord inversions and basic improvisation.
Bass Technique IV
In this last Bass Technique course, students will perform a final repertoire previously analyzed in class.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance IV
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Jazz Ensemble
Perform repertoire from contemporary and classic jazz, developed out of the jazz tradition and influenced by world and modern pop music.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Advanced Musicianship
Explore the application of theory knowledge and aural and rhythm skills to real-world musical scenarios.
Soul/R&B Analysis & Lab
Study in depth the essentials of Soul/R&B genres to enhance your musical precision and versatility.
Music Production II
Build on your understanding of music production tools, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
Keyboard Technique I
Learn the fundamental techniques, reading skills, and musicianship skills needed to perform music on keyboards.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance I
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on Keyboards.
CCM Groove Ensemble
A performance-based ensemble course in which students collaborate in a live, onstage setting. Emphasis is placed on rehearsal discipline, musical communication, and the preparation and execution of a diverse repertoire for public performance.
Ensemble Performance Workshop
Live performance lab in which students develop the necessary musicianship and showmanship skills to play in various popular music styles onstage as part of a band.
Music Theory I
Explore the foundational principles of music theory, including chord structures, scales, and harmonic progressions as they apply to popular music.
Ear Training I
Develop your ability to recognize pitch, intervals, and rhythm through practical listening exercises.
Keyboard Technique III
Analyze and perform a variety of repertoire, watch and listen to instructor demonstrations, and study performances of world-class keyboard players.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance III
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Latin Styles Analysis & Lab
Salsa, Son, Rumba, Reggaeton, Bossa Nova, Bachata,this course covers the key rhythmic figures of each style.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory III
Hone your ability to identify intricate harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic patterns through advanced listening exercises.
Ear Training III
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms
Keyboard Technique II
Build on piano skills with more complex exercises, including chord inversions and basic improvisation.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance II
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Blues Analysis & Lab
Transcribe common blues progressions, compose short blues songs, and gain comfort with blues gestures through performance.
Performance Workshop
Explore new styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Music Theory II
Expand your knowledge of music theory, exploring advanced chord progressions, key changes, and harmonic analysis for popular music.
Ear Training II
Continue developing your aural skills with a focus on recognizing complex intervals, melodies, and rhythms.
Keyboard Technique IV
In this last Keyboard Technique course, students will perform a final repertoire previously analyzed in class.
Private Lesson & Jury Performance IV
One-on-one lessons with expert instructors strengthen the student’s abilities on their primary instrument.
Jazz Ensemble
Perform repertoire from contemporary and classic jazz, developed out of the jazz tradition and influenced by world and modern pop music.
Instrumental Performance Workshop
Lab-style course offers students a safe setting to explore new playing styles and techniques while gaining confidence in live performance.
Advanced Musicianship
Explore the application of theory knowledge and aural and rhythm skills to real-world musical scenarios.
Soul/R&B Analysis & Lab
Study in depth the essentials of Soul/R&B genres to enhance your musical precision and versatility.
Music Production II
Build on your understanding of music production tools, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
California College of Music / Performance Program / Certificate
As a graduate of the California College of Music Songwriting & Production Program you'll be able to:
$23,880
Certificate
Tuition
Build a strong foundation
Gain a deep understanding of music theory, ear training, and rhythm to elevate your artistry.
Collaborate seamlessly
Join ensembles and connect with peers to explore diverse styles and create unforgettable music.
Shine on Stage
Develop stage presence and confidence through live performances and ensemble workshops.
Perfect your craft
Work one-on-one with expert mentors to hone your skills and achieve your artistic goals.
Prepare for the spotlight
Learn the essentials of recording and performance to thrive in professional music settings.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
12 MONTH PROGRAM
60 CREDITS