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AAS Commercial Music Performance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram Recognition
•Two-year Associate of Applied Science degree focused on commercial music performance careers
•Hands-on training in studio recording, live performance, MIDI, songwriting, and music arranging
•Individual performance instruction available on bass, guitar, piano, drums, or vocals
•Small class sizes with individualized instruction from industry professionals
Facilities
•Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, live recordings, and performances
•Three professional recording studios available to all music students
•Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab
•Industry-standard equipment from Korg, Moog, Shure, Fender, Vox, Ampeg, Apple, Avid, JBL, Soundcraft, and Yamaha
•Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Degree Flexibility
•Internship opportunities during final semesters at local studios, performance venues, and community organizations
•Career pathways include session musician, touring musician, producer, music programmer, songwriter, and music director
•Job placement assistance through LSCPA career services
•Credits may transfer toward a Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Music Technology at a four-year university
Academic info
Snapshot
38%
Grad Rate
1.5K
Enrollment
$37K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$2,846
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$1,770
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,070
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$1,137
$30-48k$1,554
$48-75k$3,959
$75-110k$9,110
$110k+$9,346
Program info updated 2h ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Two-year Associate of Applied Science degree focused on commercial music performance careers
•Hands-on training in studio recording, live performance, MIDI, songwriting, and music arranging
•Individual performance instruction available on bass, guitar, piano, drums, or vocals
•Small class sizes with individualized instruction from industry professionals
Facilities
•Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, live recordings, and performances
•Three professional recording studios available to all music students
•Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab
•Industry-standard equipment from Korg, Moog, Shure, Fender, Vox, Ampeg, Apple, Avid, JBL, Soundcraft, and Yamaha
•Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Degree Flexibility
•Internship opportunities during final semesters at local studios, performance venues, and community organizations
•Career pathways include session musician, touring musician, producer, music programmer, songwriter, and music director
•Job placement assistance through LSCPA career services
•Credits may transfer toward a Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Music Technology at a four-year university
Program Recognition
•Two-year Associate of Applied Science degree focused on commercial music performance careers
•Hands-on training in studio recording, live performance, MIDI, songwriting, and music arranging
•Individual performance instruction available on bass, guitar, piano, drums, or vocals
•Small class sizes with individualized instruction from industry professionals
Facilities
•Dedicated Music Hall for rehearsals, lessons, live recordings, and performances
•Three professional recording studios available to all music students
•Mac-based music production/programming lab and PC-based music composition lab
•Industry-standard equipment from Korg, Moog, Shure, Fender, Vox, Ampeg, Apple, Avid, JBL, Soundcraft, and Yamaha
•Three soundproof practice rooms open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Degree Flexibility
•Internship opportunities during final semesters at local studios, performance venues, and community organizations
•Career pathways include session musician, touring musician, producer, music programmer, songwriter, and music director
•Job placement assistance through LSCPA career services
•Credits may transfer toward a Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Music Technology at a four-year university
Updated 2h ago
