Track
Artist
Write it. Record it. Play it live.
Artist Track students develop the skills to write songs, collaborate musically with others, form bands, perform and create studio-quality recordings.
Where this leads
Studio MusicianSongwriterSession VocalistMusic DirectorTouring ArtistMusic EducatorBand Leader
What you'll do
- 01Write an original song
- 02Record a demo
- 03Rehearse a band
- 04Coordinate production details with the Tech crew
- 05Prepare for Hammer Time, your first round of faculty feedback
- 06Create an input list and stage plot
- 07Run sound check
- 08Perform at CMC LIVE
- 09Review game tape
What you'll leave with
- Professional photoshoot
- Record basic work-tapes
- Produce a full song demo
- Songwriting, co-writing and arranging
- A portfolio of song demos
- The Nashville Number System
- Manage band members and rehearse efficiently
- Publish your music and set royalty splits
- Balance life and career
- Stage presence coaching
- Build live performance stems in Ableton
- Goal-setting and budgeting workshops
Artist Track FAQs
What is the Artist Track?
It's built for aspiring singer-songwriters, performers and players who want to grow creatively and professionally in a real music industry environment. You spend the semester writing, recording, performing and learning from working Nashville pros.
What skills will I learn?
Songwriting, live performance, studio recording, collaboration, stage presence, artistic identity and creative leadership, all hands-on.
