ARTIST TRACK
STUDENTS IN THE Artist Track develop the skills necessary to write songs, collaborate musically with others, form bands, perform weekly and create studio quality recordings.
STUDIO MUSICIAN
SONGWRITER
SESSION VOCALIST
MUSIC DIRECTOR
TOURING ARTIST
MUSIC EDUCATOR
BAND LEADER
EACH WEEK, 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
UPCOMING Semester DATES
ORIENTATION - 8/24-25
CLASSES START - 8/26
CLASSES END - 12/5
FALL 2024
ORIENTATION - 1/11-12
CLASSES START - 1/13
CLASSES END - 4/24
SPRING 2025
