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Professional Certificate

Composing and Producing Electronic Music

Next semester
starts April 1

Tuition

$4,635

3 Courses (9 Credits) or $1,545 Per Course
Only $4,171.50 when paid all at once
Learn the necessary tools and techniques to compose and produce contemporary electronic music in a variety of styles, including drum and bass, trance, glitch, dub, dubstep, electro, minimal, downtempo, house, and techno. Whether you’re a musician or a producer, this certificate program will teach you how to add an electronic flavor to your production and move your pieces to the next level.

Course Requirements

3 Required Courses to Complete this Certificate

Ableton Live Fundamentals (OMPRD-278)
Erin Barra Loudon Stearns
Level 2 Course
by Erin Barra and Loudon Stearns

Learn all the fundamentals of Ableton Live, covering aspects of production, composition, synthesis, sampling, effects processing, and more.

Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1 (OCWPR-397)
Loudon Stearns
Level 3 Course
by Loudon Stearns

Learn to create electronic music in a variety of styles such as drum and bass, glitch, dub, trance, downtempo, house, and techno.

Composing and Producing Electronic Music 2 (OCWPR-398)
Loudon Stearns
Level 3 Course
by Loudon Stearns

Building on Contemporary Techniques in Music Composition 1, gain the skills to identify, appreciate, and utilize new musical styles and techniques.

Upon Completion of this Certificate Program, You'll Receive:

  • Professional credential from the world leader in music education
  • Credits that may be eligible for transfer toward a Bachelor's degree program
  • A physical certificate from Berklee College of Music
  • A verified, digital certificate that you can share

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