Performance Certificate: Drum Concentration
Push your musical and technical skills to the next level through specially designed drum courses and a rigorous curriculum.
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Overview
AIMMs Performance Certificate program, allows you to graduate with all the skills necessary to be successful in the music industry. This includes a deep comprehension of musical structure, the business of music, and performance styles.
AIMM believes that well-rounded and educated musicians make the biggest impact in music culture. Therefore, this Drum Program consists of courses that cover both music performance and music theory.
This demanding and intricate curriculum provides the intermediate drummer with an education necessary to further their abilities. The ultimate goal is to gain employment in the field and make a splash that resonates within the music business.
The Performance Certificate with a Concentration in Drums at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is designed for intermediate drummers seeking to elevate their technique, musicality, and performance readiness.
This immersive program emphasizes both on-stage and in-studio performance, helping students develop advanced drumming skills and stylistic versatility across genres such as rock, jazz, funk, Latin, and more. Through private instruction and ensemble classes, students refine their timing, dynamics, and creative expression in professional performance environments.
Graduates leave the program with the confidence and ability to thrive as well-rounded, professional percussionists in today’s music industry.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| INT100* | Performance I | 4 |
| INT200* | Performance II | 4 |
| INT300 | Performance II | 4 |
| INT400 | Performance IV | 4 |
| INT301 | Studio Performance | 4 |
| RCD430* | Music Business | 1 |
| RCD530* | Portfolio and Web Media | 3 |
| INT145* | Music Theory Essentials I | 3 |
| INT245* | Music Theory Essentials II | 3 |
| BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC 130* | Reading I | 1 |
| BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC 230* | Reading II | 1 |
| BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC 120* | Scales I/Technique I | 1 |
| BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC 220* | Scales II/Technique II | 1 |
| BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC 320 | Scales III/Technique III | 1 |
| BAS/DRM/GTR/KEY/VOC 420 | Scales IV/Technique IV | 1 |
| Total | 36 | |
Career Opportunities
A drum certificate from AIMM, one of the premier Atlanta music colleges, opens up various career paths. The music industry is vast, and with the comprehensive training from AIMM, students are well-prepared to navigate it.
Admissions Process
Once you’ve completed all the steps in the following process, your Admissions advisor will guide you on housing options, FAFSA follow-up, and orientation.
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Step 1: Complete Your Online Application
Create your AIMM account, fill out the online application, and submit it for admissions consideration—all from your student portal.
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Step 2: Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Use the FAFSA link in your application portal to apply for financial aid. We encourage all students to apply to help fund their education.
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Step 3A: Complete the Music Production Entrance Exam
If you’re pursuing the Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media or the Certificate in Music Production, complete your entrance exam directly in your application portal.
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Step 3B: Complete the Entrance Exam and Submit Your Video Audition
If you’re applying for the Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology or the Online Certificate in Music and Technology, complete your entrance exam and upload your video audition from your portal. In-person auditions are also available by request.
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Step 4: Request and Submit Your Transcripts
Request your official transcripts from your high school, GED program, or college and have them sent directly to AIMM. You’ll find transcript submission instructions in your application account.
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Step 5: Stay Tuned for Your Admissions Decision
Once you’ve completed your application and submitted all materials, you’ll receive your admissions decision from our team.
FAQ's
Degree Programs: Tuition for AIMM’s degree programs is approximately $39,000.
Additional costs such as books, supplies, and living expenses may vary depending on individual needs and housing arrangements.
Degree Programs: Designed to be completed in 24 months of full-time study.
Actual completion times may vary depending on course load and transfer credits.
AIMM maintains at least a 70% job placement rate, ensuring that graduates are well prepared and connected to professional opportunities after completing their program.
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