ARTIST TRACK

STUDENTS IN THE Artist Track develop the skills necessary to write songs, collaborate musically with others, form bands, perform and create studio quality recordings.

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STUDIO MUSICIAN

SONGWRITER

SESSION VOCALIST

MUSIC DIRECTOR

TOURING ARTIST

MUSIC EDUCATOR

BAND LEADER

ARTIST TRACK STUDENTS:

  • Write an original song

  • Record a demo

  • Rehearse a band

  • Coordinate production details with Tech crew

  • Prepare for Hammer Time - first round of faculty feedback

  • Create Input List and Stage Plot

  • Participate in sound check

  • Perform at CMC LIVE

  • Review Game Tape

ARTIST TRACK TAKEAWAYS

  • Professional Photoshoot

  • Learn how to record basic “work-tapes”

  • Learn how to produce a full song demo

  • Song writing, co-writing, and arranging

  • Create a portfolio of song demos

  • Learn Nashville numbering system

  • Learn how to manage band members and rehearse efficiently

  • Learn how to publish your music and determine royalty splits

  • Learn skills in balancing life and career

  • Stage presence coaching

  • Learn how to make and utilize live performance stems in Ableton

  • Participate in goal setting and budgeting workshops

Course Listing for Artist Track
Course Listing for Artist Track

UPCOMING Semester DATES

ORIENTATION 8/23-24

CLASSES START 8/25

CLASSES END 12/4

FALL 2025

SPRING 2026

ORIENTATION 1/10-11

CLASSES START 1/12

CLASSES END 4/23

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