Online Music & Technology Certificate: Bass Concentration
Push your musical and technical skills to the next level through specially designed online courses for bass and a rigorous curriculum.
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Overview
AIMMs Online Bass Guitar Certificate program, the Online Music and Technology Certificate with a Focus on Bass Guitar, teaches you to perform live and in the studio in a variety of styles, including blues, jazz, rock, fusion, progressive rock, and Latin.
You will take online courses in scales, chords, reading, music theory, performance, music appreciation, music business, and even life skills.
The Certificate program is offered 100% online and contains bass guitar courses designed to provide the student with the necessary education to further their musical and recording, and engineering abilities.
The Online Certificate in Bass Guitar and Technology at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media offers bassists a focused curriculum combining performance, technique, and music theory—all delivered in a flexible online format.
Students gain a deep understanding of bass playing through structured lessons in groove, timing, fingerstyle, and advanced bass lines, supported by in-depth music theory instruction. In addition to performance training, the program includes courses on recording and producing your own music using Pro Tools, the industry-standard digital audio workstation.
This certificate is designed to help modern bassists become well-rounded musicians and self-sufficient artists, capable of creating, performing, and producing professional-level music from anywhere.
| 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 |
| BAS130* | Reading I* | 1 |
| BAS230* | Reading II* | 1 |
| BAS120* | Scales I / Technique I* | 1 |
| BAS220* | Scales II / Technique II* | 1 |
| Total | 36 | |
Career Opportunities
An online bass guitar 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.
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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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