Music
Music
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Whether you're looking for a new career, or already work in music and want to go further in your field, UCLA Extension's unparalleled training and connections can help take your career further, faster.
We have three comprehensive certificates and a shorter specialization to choose from, and we're home to one of the top film scoring programs in the world.
Learn from prominent guest speakers and instructors who are top industry professionals by day, and great teachers by night.
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Music
Courses
MUSC X 424.8
The DJ as Music Producer: Ableton Live & DJ Technology
Increasingly, DJing and music production go hand in hand as different but complementary skillsets. DJs who also produce their own music, remixes, or mashups increase their chances to get bookings.
MUSC X 447.31
The Insider's Guide to Music Management
Discover all that it takes to be a successful music manager from finding out what exactly they do, to avoiding management pitfalls, and understanding how managers work in the independent and digital space.
MUSC X 448.6
The Record Production Process: Professional Practices
An overview of the role of the record producer and their responsibility through all the stages of making a record: pre-production, recording, overdubs, editing, mixing, and mastering.
MUSC X 448.86
Touring, Tour Budgeting and Merchandising
Understand the business and mechanics of the concert touring industry with insights into planning shows, acquiring revenue through ticket sales and merchandising, and maximizing profits through marketing and promotion.
MUSC X 483.12
Writing and Scoring for Strings
This comprehensive workshop in writing music for the string family takes a thorough look at the contemporary and historical use of the strings in both film and concert music composition.