Online Guitar Certificate: A Comprehensive Overview
AIMMs Online Guitar Certificate program, the Online Music and Technology Certificate with a Focus on Guitar, consists of 36 credits. All 36 credits are fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology Degree.
This guitar certificate online program is 100% online and contains courses that provide students with the necessary education to further their musical, recording, and engineering abilities.
If you’re looking to push your technical skills to the next level through intricately designed courses, AIMM’s Online Guitar Certificate is for you.
The comprehensive program is designed for the intermediate guitarist who wants to gain in-depth knowledge in the field of recording and engineering. This is essential to finding opportunities in today’s ever-changing music industry.
We believe in developing well-rounded musicians, giving them a solid foundation in various musical styles. This allows students to dive further into an instrument they love, like the electric guitar or acoustic guitar, without the commitment of an Associate Degree Program.
If this seems like something you may be interested in, the Online Music and Technology Certificate with a Focus on Guitar is the right choice for you!
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Online Guitar Student Success Timeline
The curriculum is designed to provide the intermediate player with the necessary education to further his or her abilities. It facilitates the student’s ability to gain employment in the field, especially if experience playing the guitar and knowing the basics of guitar playing is required.
The Online Guitar Certificate in Music and Technology consists of 36 credits fully transferable to the 94-credit Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology Degree. Our guitar certificate online program can also be taken in person. It contains courses designed to provide students with the necessary education to further their musical, recording, and sound engineering abilities.
The program is designed to create opportunities in today’s ever-changing music industry.
The program can be completed in 9 months (3 quarters) of full-time enrollment, 12 months (4 quarters) of ¾ time, or 18 months (6 quarters) of ½ time enrollment.
Students in good standing will have the option to take AVID Pro Tools Certification Exams upon course completion.
Students in the Certificate in Music and Technology program are not required to complete General Education courses, except for SCI120 Physics of Sound. Students must show proficiency in their instrument of concentration, be it electric guitar, acoustic guitar, or classical guitar, as described in the Admissions procedures.
Career Opportunities with an Online Guitar Certificate
Upon completion of online guitar certificate programs, graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities in the music industry. From becoming session guitarists and music producers to becoming music industry professionals, the foundation of knowledge gained from this program is invaluable.
The job market for individuals with a certificate in guitar is promising. With the modern sound of today's music incorporating a melodic range of contemporary styles, there's a demand for skilled guitarists with a foundation in guitar techniques and knowledge.
Whether you're interested in teaching lessons in guitar, performing your favorite songs live, or working behind the scenes in production, this certificate opens many doors.
AIMM also offers an online program for bass guitar, catering to those who wish to delve into the lower melodic range of music.
Certificate in Music and Technology
with a Concentration in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, or Voice
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
| RCD140* | Introduction to Audio Production I* | 3 | |
| RCD240* | Introduction to Audio Production II* |
3 | |
| RCD130* | MIDI: Synthesis & Sequencing* |
4 | |
| INT495* | Music Business* | 1 | |
| INT145* | Music Theory Essentials I* | 3 | |
| INT245* | Music Theory Essentials II* |
3 | |
| INT100* | Performance I* | 4 | |
| INT200* | Performance II* |
4 | |
| SCI120* | Physics of Sound* |
3 | |
| RCD100* | Pro Tools 101* |
2 | |
| RCD200* | Pro Tools 110* |
2 | |
| GTR130* | Reading I* |
1 | |
| GTR230* | Reading II* |
1 | |
| GTR120* | Scales I / Technique I* |
1 | |
| GTR220* | Scales II / Technique II* |
1 | |
| Certificate in Music and Technology (Online) - Total Credits | 36 | ||
Courses denoted with an asterisk (*) may be available to take online. Please check with your Academic Advisor on availability.
To better serve our students, the curriculum is subject to change.
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