Not all classes in all disciplines are offered every semester. See the Class Schedule or contact the Music department for offerings in the current semester.

NOTE For up-to-date course descriptions, please refer to the current GCC catalog.

Glendale Community College offers several different levels of voice and keyboard instructions. Our classes are offered at several different times of the day to accommodate your schedule. They are great resources for anyone in the Metro Los Angeles area.

171
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC BUSINESS
3.0 Units
MUSIC 171 offers musicians an introduction to the career aspects of the music industry. Jobs and roles in the music industry are examined including: songwriters, film and television composers, arrangers, publishers, producers, engineers, record companies, retail, promotion, manufacturing, distribution, agents, music law, and managers. The course examines copyright legalities, the recording industry, and entrepreneurial opportunities for musicians. Students learn about possible fields of employment and how to effectively present themselves to employers in the music industry.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.

Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.

176
INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING
3.0 Units
MUSIC 176 is designed for students who would like to acquire the skills to write a popular song. Students learn how the components of lyrics, melody, and chords fit together within the structure of a popular song. In addition, students develop an awareness of the stylistic elements of different types of popular music and songs. Students are introduced to the relevant aspects of the music publishing industry, including copyright law. During the semester students write songs in different styles and learn how to make simple recordings of their songs.

Lecture 3 hours.

Recommended Preparation: MUSIC 101 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall.

177
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND SEQUENCING
3.0 Units
MUSIC 177 offers an introduction to the current applications of computers and software used in music creation, music sequencing, and music notation. A thorough understanding of current practices in music technology is essential to a musician’s success in today’s creative world. Students learn how recording, synthesis, notation, and electronic music creation were practiced before the era of desktop computers. Students learn how to use current music software to create music with an emphasis on the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), sequencing, and synthesis. Students also learn to use notation software to create and display readable music.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU.

178
INTRODUCTION TO RECORDING AND DIGITAL AUDIO PRODUCTION
3.0 Units
MUSIC 178 offers an introduction to sound recording, acoustics, digital audio, and signal processing. Students learn audio terminology, audio hardware operation, digital audio workstation (DAW) operation, and audio engineering techniques. Hardware is studied including microphones, cables, monitors, recorders, consoles, and signal processors. Students experience hands-on use of current music production hardware and software. Students also learn about recording studio procedures, jobs in the recording industry, mixing techniques, mastering, post production, and the product manufacturing process.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU.

185
PRO TOOLS 101
1.5 Units
MUSIC 185 is an introductory course in the principles and operation of Pro Tools software. Fundamental software configuration and operation are covered all the way from project set up to session mixdowns. Students build skills through hands on Pro Tools projects that include session setup, audio recording, importing media, MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) recording, editing, navigating, mixing, and session completion. This course is the first class in the Pro Tools Operator certification program and prepares students for the Pro Tools 101 certification exam. The certification exam may be taken at the conclusion of the course.

Lecture 1.5 hours.

Recommended Preparation: MUSIC 178 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU.

186
PRO TOOLS 110
1.5 Units
MUSIC 186 is an intermediate course in the essential principles and operation of Pro Tools software. Intermediate software configuration, operation, and features are covered all the way from project creation to session completion. Students build skills through hands on Pro Tools projects that include customizing setups, working with external controllers, managing session data and media, loop recording MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) and audio, using virtual instruments and Elastic Audio, working with Beat Detective and Audio Suite, and using intermediate editing, automation, and mixing techniques. This course is the second course in the Pro Tools Operator certification program and prepares students for the Pro Tools 110 certification exam. The certification exam may be taken at the conclusion of the course.

Lecture 1.5 hours.

Prerequisite: MUSIC 185 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU.