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Associate of Performance with Emphasis in Electronic Music Production
- Los Angeles, United States
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Arts in Performance with Emphasis in Electronic Music Production is a full-time, On-campus associate programme at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Performance with Emphasis in Electronic Music Production. Apply knowledge involving six-quarter. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Music producer
- Sound designer
- Recording artist and performer
- Remix artist
- Audio engineer
Curriculum
- Six-quarter
- 90-credit combined-emphasis degree: four quarters of performance study on a chosen instrument plus two quarters of emphasis courses. Emphasis content: two-quarter
- 30-credit programme with Track Building
- Sound Design with Ableton Live and Beat Making and Maschine
- Plus musicianship and keyboard skills
- DJing
- Vocal production
- Plugin processing
- Mixing and mastering.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Letter of recommendation from a music teacher or professional (not for Songwriting
- Music Business
- Studio Recording)
- Audio recording for A.A. Programmes
- No English test required
- Grade/context: No minimum grade published.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or proof of high school equivalency, One letter of recommendation from a music teacher or industry professional (not for Songwriting, Music Business, Studio Recording), Audio recording of applicant (not for A.S. Programmes).
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements. Apply online at (application fee 100 USD). Submit high school diploma or equivalent
- A NACES transcript evaluation if studied outside the US or Canada
- A letter of recommendation and an audio recording for A. A. Programmes. After acceptance send a bank statement
- Passport copy and the partial tuition payment for the I-Pay the 200 USD SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa with the I-Arrive on your registration date and arrange required health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Performance Studies |
| Department | Combined Emphasis |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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April 2027
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October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
Tuition is $39,500 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,000 USD.
A portfolio is required.

