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Advanced Professional Certificate

Writing and Producing Music

Combine songwriting and music production in this advanced Writing and Producing Music certificate program. You’ll analyze hit songs, write compelling lyrics and melodies, and arrange rhythm-section grooves. You’ll also produce polished, professional tracks that showcase your creative vision and develop a portfolio of release-ready tracks.

Level
Advanced Professional

Modality
Online

Courses

9 (27 Credits)

($1,553 per course)

Tuition

$13,975

($12,578 single payment)

Semester Starts
Jan 12, 2026

Accreditation
NECHE

What You'll Learn

To design an efficient writer–producer workflow from idea to final mix, unifying lyric, melody, arrangement, and production decisions
To analyze reference tracks and apply proven groove, arrangement, and vocal production techniques to your songs
To record, edit, and mix professional sessions in Pro Tools and complementary DAWs
To build a cohesive portfolio of release-ready songs that demonstrate stylistic fluency and commercial viability

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Course Requirements

9 Courses to Complete this Certificate

Complete These 6 Required Courses

Music Production Analysis (OMPRD-160 • Level 1 Course)
Develop the skills you need for listening and identifying elements of effective records like a seasoned producer, and then learn to use these elements in your own music.
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Pro Tools 101 (OMPRD-180 • Level 1 Course)
The first stage of Avid’s Pro Tools certification program, you’ll learn the foundational skills needed to understand Pro Tools technology and software, including recording, editing, and mixing on a basic level.
Arranging 1: Rhythm Section (OCWPR-130 • Level 1 Course)
Explore all of the aspects of writing and arranging for the rhythm section and essential techniques for arranging music for a band.
Arranging and Producing Contemporary Music Styles (OCWPR-250 • Level 2 Course)
Expand your vocabulary of musical styles to create the contemporary grooves needed in today’s market, including explorations in rock, pop, Brazilian, Latin, R&B, funk, hip-hop, and more.
Commercial Songwriting Techniques (OSONG-240 • Level 2 Course)
Learn to write for commercial success by reproducing the time-tested characteristics of hit songs while maintaining your own unique voice.
Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs (OSONG-310 • Level 3 Course)
Learn to make the most effective settings for your melodic, harmonic, and lyrical ideas by crafting songs the way hit songwriters do.