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If you're stuck choosing between various music schools, let's break down why the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is easily the best online music school!
Despite being an online experience, the Online Certificate in Music and Technology puts students in a immersive learning environment where skills and talents can blossom and valuable technical techniques will be attained with excellent music programs, lessons, and courses.
The certificate programs offer a concentration in either:
Learning music online may seem like a challenge, but our online music teachers are exceptional at providing the best courses, and lessons to help you succeed.
It is our goal to make learning as efficient and as accessible as possible.
The nationally accredited Online Music and Technology Certificate program is a credit amount of 36 that are fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology Degree.
Our school offers financial aid is available for those that qualify.
The Certificate program is offered 100% online and contains courses designed to provide the student with the necessary education to further their musical and recording and engineering abilities.
We believe you should take credit for your persistent hard work and deep musical aspirations.
Once you fill out your application to AIMM, you'll dive into beneficial instrument, music technology, and music business courses that will help you receive the necessary music education at a reasonable cost.
Our Online Certificate in Music and Technology is an exceptional program for the artist who want to master their instrument and learn valuable production strategies.
Get the ultimate music education and professional competitive advantage at AIMM!
This online course will take you to the professional level you need to find successful employment once you have completed each course, session, and lesson.
Be prepared for your future career once you graduate by attending AIMM's online program.
The AIMM lifestyle provides students with the top tools for rapid progress, expanding their repertoire and building new professional possibilities.
Receive the education to hit that next level!
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, students build confidence and unlock their musical talents, creative potential, and technical skills.
Below are a couple of the additional resources and benefits we provide that are necessary for our students to advance their careers.
Important note: During this stressful and difficult time, our school is proud to offer online students the opportunity to learn safely from the comfort of their own home.
In addition, all of AIMM's on-site programs, as well, have the opportunity to be taken online or in hybrid fashion.
When you attend AIMM, you'll find that learning the best insider tips and processes that your favorite professional musicians and producers utilize.
Check out our program FAQ below to learn additional information regarding AIMM's tuition, courses, expectations, credits, and the type of education you can expect to receive.
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:
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 Online Music Certificate 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.
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.
When you study and graduate from AIMM with an Online Certificate in Music and Technology, many doors open for you! From composition to performance, there are various career opportunities including:
Get the most out of your music education.
If you'd prefer looking at our school's music degree programs, we have you covered, too!
Our campus offers hands-on courses and classes where you'll find yourself in state-of-the-art studios with the best equipment.
Check out AIMM's music degrees.
AIMM offers a variety of exciting and popular courses.
Please refer to the Online Certificate in Music and Technology Curriculum below.
Click here to learn more about AIMM's Online Guitar Music program.
Click here to learn more about AIMM's Bass Guitar Online Certificate Program.
Here are a few questions to ponder to see if you're a great fit for AIMM's Online Certificate.
1. You are persistent, a high-level worker, and dedicated to your music craft
2. You have a strong interest in mastering your instrument of choice (Guitar or Bass)
3. You are interested in learning more about music production - recording, mixing, and mastering
4. You want to be set up for success in the music industry with numerous career opportunities
If you check the boxes on these questions, we strongly believe you are a great fit to enroll!
Click here to begin your enrollment for AIMM's online music program.
Want a little more information or a taste of what AIMM's lifestyle is like?
Click here to visit our website for a free online prep class.
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.
We make music academics fun, yet focused.
If you're interested in the production side of music, you'll find that there is no school that combines both sides of the studio into one music program as perfectly as AIMM.
In addition to choosing either a Guitar or Bass focus, the Online Certificate in Music and Technology teaches students beneficial audio engineering techniques.
This includes learning:
AIMM believes in developing well-rounded musicians, so whether you want to have significant music technology knowledge when you dive into the music industry or want to be your city's best DIY musician, our online classes have you covered.
As an AVID training partner, AIMM provides the online music programs that are most relevant to the industry, such as Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110.
Our online school of music puts you in the best position to successfully combine master your instrument of choice and learn the best insider tips. This is a major separating factor between AIMM and many other music college degrees.
Take the lessons, courses, and credit hours you need to make a successful mark on the music industry.
Some of the musical artists and companies our graduates have worked with:
Follow in the footsteps of AIMM alumni like:
Kesha Lee is an engineer that won a Grammy for her work on This is America with Childish Gambino.
Tosin Abasi founded the rock band, Animals as Leaders, and has his own line of guitars.
Jay Foye (KEYZ) co-produced America's current #1 hit, WAP.
Turbo is a producer who became famous for his work with Gunna and his debut album, Drip or Drown 2.
Check out more AIMM music education and music production alumni here.
Could you be the next notable online graduate from our online music college? Today is the day to find out!
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
BAS/GTR130 | Reading I This course is designed to introduce and develop the skills required for sight reading of chords and single note melodies on the guitar. Beginning in the open position, students will read etudes, duets, and chord charts for each class session. By the end of the quarter, the student should be able to read up to the second position in a variety of styles and rhythmic patterns. |
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BAS/GTR230 | Reading II This course for musicians is designed to develop the student’s ability to read in various positions on the neck. Beginning with the second and third positions, students will read etudes, duets, and chord charts for each class session. By the end of the quarter, students will be required to read single note melodies up to the seventh position and a variety of styles of chord charts. Prerequisite: GTR130 Reading I. |
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BAS/GTR120 | Scales I / Technique I Application of scales and arpeggios, taught within the context of the corresponding Performance class selections, with a focus on playing the changes with major and minor dominant blues. Topics covered: major scales with corresponding diatonic chords and arpeggios, major pentatonic, major pentatonic with flat 3, blues scale, natural minor, mixolydian mode.. |
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BAS/GTR220 | Scales II / Technique II Scales II explores the melodic minor scale in depth including: modes, arpeggios, and sequences. The class also explores uses of symmetric scales. Students are expected to play regularly, demonstrating not only knowledge of the scales, but also knowledge of how to use those scales to create music. Prerequisite: Scales I |
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Number of Instrument-Specific Credits Required |
4 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
INT100 | Performance I This course is an interdisciplinary live performance class based on standard introductory level repertoire for R&B, Blues, Rock and Pop styles. Students perform on stage weekly in a live interactive ensemble format with vocal and rhythm section instrumentation that emulates professional gigging scenarios. The emphasis is on execution of melody, rhythm, chords, form, and improvisation. Materials such as sheet music, charts, play along tracks, lyrics, video tutorials are provided via Canvas Learning Management System.. |
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INT200 | Performance II This course is an interdisciplinary live performance class based on standard intermediate level repertoire for R&B, Blues, Rock and Pop styles. Students perform on stage weekly in a live interactive ensemble format with voice and rhythm section instrumentation that emulates professional gigging scenarios. The emphasis is on execution of melody, rhythm, chords, form, and improvisation. Materials such as sheet music, charts, play along tracks, lyrics, video tutorials are provided via Canvas Learning Management System.. Prerequisite: INT100 Performance I. |
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INT145 | Music Theory Essentials I This class covers the basic elements of music theory, ear training and notation. Diatonic harmony, major and minor key signatures, triads and 7th chords, scale harmonization, meters, basic rhythmic notation, and chord symbol conventions. Students will practice recognizing fundamental musical elements by ear. Basic keyboard skills will be covered including chords, scales and reading. |
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INT245 | Music Theory Essentials II This class focuses on scales, modes and linear structures needed for improvisation and melody. Ear training and dictation of melody and diatonic chord progressions are covered. Advanced notation concepts including form, articulation and syncopated rhythm are included. Harmonic concepts are practiced and reinforced using keyboard. Prerequisite: INT145 Music Theory Essentials I |
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INT495 | Music Business
Presenting concepts and practices that cover several areas of the constantly changing music industry. Students will learn about such things as booking, agency contacts, performing rights organizations, copyright and trademark, record label anatomy, artist management agreements, tax information, resume and self-promotion.
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Number of Interdisciplinary Credits Required |
15 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
RCD100 | Pro Tools 101 This course introduces basic principles a student needs to understand how to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final delivery, and to take the Avid Pro Tools 101 User Certification exam. Topics include purposes and uses of edit tools, modes, various track and signal clip functions for recording, editing, and importing audio, MIDI, and video used for music and media production. Included with the course textbook are media files for Pro Tools 101 exercises and hands-on projects. Students in good standing will have the opportunity to take the Avid Pro Tools 110 User Certification exam upon course completion.. |
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RCD130 | MIDI: Synthesis & Sequencing This course is an introduction to the MIDI language, using Ableton Live and Native Instrument’s Komplete Bundle as the vessel of instruction. This course demonstrates core concepts such as the basic MIDI environment, sequencing, sampled-based and synthesis instruments, automation, and final steps for MIDI-based production including mixing and effects processing. : |
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RCD140 | Introduction to Audio Production I This course gives the student an introduction to, and a strong foundation in techniques, including an introduction to analog recording history, physical properties of sound, basic microphone types, recording environments, mono & stereo microphone techniques as well as basic analog signal flow & analog signal processing including equalization and dynamic processing techniques. |
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RCD200 | Pro Tools 110 This course builds on the introductory Pro Tools 101 course, evolving basic Pro Tools principles while providing the student with the essential processes needed to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown, and to take the Avid Pro Tools 110 User Certification exam. The course teaches intermediate Pro Tools techniques, covering key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system. Topics include Hardware I/O setup and routing, Elastic Audio, internal Bus path usages for send/returns, automation, and more. Included with the course textbook are media files for Pro Tools 110 exercises and hands-on projects. Students in good standing will have the opportunity to take the Avid Pro Tools 110 User Certification exam upon course completion. Prerequisite: RCD100 Pro Tools 101 |
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RCD240 | Introduction to Audio Production II This course gives the student a more advanced introduction and foundation to audio production techniques including principles of analog & digital audio production and recording and data storage and playback media for digital audio formats. The student will gain an advanced understanding of large format analog console signal flow, time-based processors and an introduction to plug-in processing. Prerequisite: RCD140 Introduction to Audio Production I |
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Number of Recording Technical Credits Required |
14 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
SCI120 | Physics of Sound This course introduces music school online students to the physical nature of music and sound. Waves, sound propagation, harmonic content, the human hearing mechanism and musical instrument tone production are discussed. Psychoacoustics and perception of sound are included |
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Minimum Number of General Education Credits Required | 3 |
Certificate in Music and Technology (Online) - Total Credits | 36 |
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