Cleveland Music School

    Master an Instrument and Production Techniques from the Comfort of Your Home in Cleveland

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    Cleveland Institute of Music

    Kesha Lee - Grammy Award Winning Engineer

    "Each quarter I would exceed the required hours, and I never missed a day of class. I was always eager to tell my family about my day and what I learned. For once I was excited about what I was doing.” 

    Online Music and Technology Certificate

    Tosin Abasi - Guitarist Animals as Leaders

     "I didn't want to spend four years without touring or gigging. So if you want to get a really condensed concentrated musical education without being out of the scene for a few years, and save money, I think AIMM is perfect!"

    Set Yourself Apart and Make Your Mark on the World

    Develop and Expand Your Guitar or Bass Skills in Cleveland Rock City

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland

    Cleveland is the rock and roll capital of the world, so what better place to develop and master your music skills?

    AIMM is a Cleveland school of music that is excited to offer the Online Certificate in Music and Technology for musicians.

    This virtual program offers a concentration in either:

    The nationally accredited Online Music and Technology Certificate program consists of 36 credits that are fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology Degree.

    Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

    Can you imagine yourself performing live at the House of Blues, Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, or even Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse? These aspirations are entirely possible by earning a certificate from AIMM.

    The Certificate program is offered 100% online and contains courses designed to provide each musician with the necessary education to further their musical and recording and engineering abilities.

    Who is this Online Certificate intended for?

    The program is designed for the intermediate instrumentalist who also wishes to gain knowledge in the field of recording and engineering, in order to open opportunities in today’s ever-changing music industry.

    You can't overlook the advantage of an engaged and thriving music community. AIMM is the perfect opportunity to elevate your own skills along with meet other like-minded musicians, even online. 

    Driven musicians and producers that take the time to elevate their skill and engage with AIMM's education curriculum have the best opportunity for success.

    Also, consider the music and technology component.

    Feel free to search for a similar program, but the combination of music and technology truly make this online cert unique. Instead of only focus on your instrument of choice, guitar or bass, you'll also learn valuable music production techniques.

    When you begin your job hunt in Cleveland, having an accredited certificate along with being well-versed in music production will make you an incredibly attractive candidate.

    Learn more about AIMM's online music program today.

    Additional Services Offered to Cleveland Music School Students and Alumni

    Bass player working on a riff online

    AIMM programs provide a wide variety of services, classes, and tools for rapid progress, expanding their repertoire and building new professional possibilities.

    As a confident and intelligent musician, producer, or live sound engineer, our students will be capable of handling more demanding and better-paying jobs in a competitive market.

    Combining what they learn with their personal styles, you will build confidence and unlock your musical talents, technical skills, and overall creative potential.

    Below we will list a few of the many resources and benefits that our music college provides:

    • Vast Musical Curriculum Experience: AIMM's Cleveland, MI students can experience musical flavors from all different genres including, Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, Blues, and R&B.
    • Job Placement Upon Graduation: During the final quarter of attendance before you graduate, you'll work with a Career Placement Specialist to produce a resume, and begin exploring in-field employment opportunities

    Learn Music Production Techniques with AVID Pro Tools and Ableton Live

    In addition to choosing either a Guitar or Bass focus, this Virtual Certificate in Music and Technology teaches students valuable music production techniques.

    This includes:

    • Tracking
    • Mixing
    • Mastering

    AIMM strives to develop well-rounded musicians, so whether you want to have significant music production knowledge when you forge your way into the industry or want to be Cleveland's best DIY musician, our music lessons have you covered.

    This is one strong separating factor between AIMM and other music colleges in the United States.

    To master an instrument and learn the best insider music production techniques in the same program is incredibly valuable for musicians going forward in today's music landscape.

    If audio engineering is your speciality, AIMM does offer an Online Music Production Program.

    Did you know AIMM is an AVID Pro Tools training partner?

    Start utilizing the same technology and software that the professionals use. Becoming fluent in Pro Tools allows Cleveland music production students the ultimate professional advantage over self-taught engineers.

    That means you have the opportunity to take beneficial courses and receive valuable music instruction that is significantly relevant to the Northeast Ohio music industry, such as Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110.

    Our Graduates Work With the Best

    Grammy Award Winning Music Engineer Kesha Lee

    A few AIMM Alumni we want to highlight are:

    Kesha Lee - Engineer

    Kesha Lee is an engineer who earned a Grammy for her work on Childish Gambino's song, This is America. (pictured above)

    KEYZBABY - Producer

    Jay Foye, aka KEYZBABY, is an AIMM alumni that co-produced the current #1 song in America, WAP.

    Tosin Abasi - Animals as Leaders

    Tosin is a phenomenal guitarist. He founded the band, Animals as Leaders, and even has his own line of guitars.

    Get involved with AIMM's extensive and successful music community. Some of the musical artists and companies our graduates have worked with:

    Artists:

    • Nelly
    • Cardi B
    • Megan Thee Stallion
    • Childish Gambino
    • Beyonce
    • 2 Chainz
    • Ludacris
    • Snoop Dogg
    • Ciara
    • Rick Ross
    • Steve Vai
    • Lil Uzi Vert
    • Justin Bieber
    • Mary J. Blige 
    • Mariah Carey 
    • TI

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If your application is accepted, you'll be required to complete an entrance exam and submit a video submission.

    AIMM currently administers the following Title IV Federal Aid Programs:

    • Federal Pell Grant
    • Federal Direct Loans
    • Federal Direct PLUS Loans.
    • Once a student has been accepted for admission to AIMM, and has applied for Federal Financial Aid, their Financial Aid File will be processed.

    All Federal Aid Applications and required supporting financial documents must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the student’s first day of class.

    The program can be completed in 12 months (4 quarters) of full-time enrollment, or 24 months (8 quarters) of part-time enrollment. 

    Financial aid is available for those that qualify.

    When you dive into our coursework and classes, your career opportunities include:

    • Director of Audio Events
    • Director of Visual Events
    • Music Producer
    • Sound Engineer
    • Audio and Lighting Technician
    • Audio Engineer
    • Music Center Owner and Entrepreneur
    • Audio Visual Specialist
    • Professional touring singer
    • Music Performers
    • Professional back-up vocalist
    • Studio recording vocalist
    • Classical singer (opera and/or recital)
    • Music Ensembles
    • Professional singing instructor
    • Professional musician
    • Accompanist
    • Musical Theatre Performer
    • Artist Director
    • Music Therapy
    • Piano Guitar Tuning Professional
    • Music Instructor/Teacher
    • Private Lesson Instructor
    • The Famous Cleveland Orchestra
    • Professional Recital Keyboardist
    • Band director
    • DJ

    AIMM is unique in that we offer a singular program that combines organic instrumentation with music production techniques.

    For our online music program, you will master an instrument of choice (Guitar or Bass) and learn the best insider techniques for tracking, mixing, and mastering like the pros. As an AVID Pro Tools Training Partner, AIMM utilizes the best software and strategies to ascend your skillset as an optimal and well-rounded musician in today's landscape.

    Yes, AIMM’s studios and computer labs are outfitted with all the hardware and software required to complete students’ coursework.

    AIMM also offers the purchase of an additional “Tech Kit". The "Tech Kit" is not included in the cost of tuition, it is an optional expense if a student would like to outfit their home workspace with our suggested hardware and software.

    The purchasing of the Tech Kit is handled through a third party website called Vintage King.

    AIMM accepts transcripts submitted electronically. School officials can send transcripts as an attachment from an official school email address or have an official transcript sent via the transcript service that your school uses.
     
    Simply contact your school and request that they send us your official transcript. Transcripts sent electronically from a student email address will not be accepted.

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    Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, Inc. is accredited by:

    - The Council on Occupational Education

    Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, Inc. is certified by:

    - The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission