Music Recording & Production Music Recording & Production Certificate With GCC’s music recording and production certificate program, you’ll build a strong foundation of the technical and creative skills necessary for work in the recording industry. Request Information Apply Now Program Contact Matthew Shippee (413) 775-1228 shippeem@gcc.mass.edu Program Overview Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook Upcoming Events No Events I'm truly grateful for the authentic growth that I've experienced through the GCC Music Department.— Dan Lederer, Liberal Arts/Music '16 Turn your love of music and your technical abilities into a career in the audio recording profession as a producer, composer or sound designer. You’ll learn various studio recording techniques working with music industry standard production, mixing and editing software, and using hardware like mixing boards, microphones and MIDI instruments. The curriculum includes an introductory business course, music courses and technical skills courses. Electives allow you to explore topics like American popular music, jazz improvisation and songwriting. 28credits Certificate Certificates are typically completed in one (1) year and designed for immediate workforce entry Learn more What's Next?This program prepares you for a career as a musician, producer and/or engineer. You might pursue work in live music venues or studios, in the entertainment business or in game design, video, flm and other multimedia felds. You’ll also be prepared for further education in music and production. Students will be able to use industry standard production, mixing and editing software Students will be able to use audio recording hardware such as mixing boards, microphones and MIDI instruments Students will be able to enact the roles of artist, producer, engineer and self-produced artist Matthew Shippee Faculty, Department ChairMusicS334 1-413-775-1228 ShippeeM@gcc.mass.edu Matthew studied ethnomusicology at the University of Michigan School of Music, focusing on creativity consciousness in American popular music composition practice. As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter he also records and performs extensively. His band, Swing Caravan, has won multiple awards and can be heard locally at festivals and the Iron Horse Music Hall. Matthew is a producer/engineer and studies the middle eastern oud. These are just examples of jobs that someone with a certificate in Music Recording & Production might pursue. Our programs provide a solid foundation for many careers, but some paths may require additional education, or even a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Don’t worry! Our advisors are here to support you in planning your educational journey.