ABOUT LACM IT’S NOT JUST A DEGREE, WE WANT YOU TO TRULY DEVELOP AS A MUSIC PROFESSIONAL.

Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) provides quality educational programs that pair a contemporary music education with additional preparation in recording, production, and music business in order to empower students for self-sustaining careers that include multiple paths for professional success.

Unlike any other music THE college, LACM offers a hybridized curriculum that integrates more BEST OF instrument-specific study than any other program, BOTH alongside ensemble workshops with the pros, and one-on-one training WORLDS. with faculty that care.

LACM offers degree programs with majors in music performance, production, composition, and music business, each designed for student development and career preparation.

3 23 INDUSTRY ON CAMPUS TABLE OF CONTENTS 22 FACULTY 24 THE CAMPUS 6 BASS 10 DRUMS 27 FINANCIAL AID

8 BRASS & WOODWIND 26 HOUSING 28 CAREER SERVICES

MUSIC PRODUCING GUITAR SUMMER XPERIENCE 12 16 & RECORDING 32

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM DRUMMER’S REALITY VOCAL 14 30 JOB? 33 CAMP 18 SONGWRITING 20 MUSIC BUSINESS

COMPOSING FOR 19 VISUAL MEDIA BASS THE CHALLENGE OF A BASS PLAYER IS TO HAVE A FIRM GRIP

BASS ON HARMONIC MOVEMENT, TIME, BASS GROOVE, AND QUICK ACCESS TO THE CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS SUBTLETIES OF MANY GENRES.

BM (12 QUARTERS) “The experience of To help you meet this challenge, Recitals the curriculum at LACM growing and developing combines theory, reading, Electives as a bassist occurs at musicianship, and practical General Education the point where it all live playing. In daily Ensemble Bass Pedagogy comes together: playing Workshops, students perform with other musicians. alongside some of LA’s Arranging/Orchestration/Conducting It’s an absolutely best musicians and develop AA (6 QUARTERS) experience in a concentrated ingredient “real-world” scenario, preparing Studio Bass to becoming a them to face any situation with Rhythm Studies good player.” confidence and poise. Recording Technique – Jerry Watts Music Business/Social Media/Branding DIPLOMA (4 QUARTERS) Web Design/Video Production 3 Horn Band Piano Ensemble Workshops General Music/History of Contemporary Styles Music Theory/Sight Reading Playing Technique Instrument-Specific Studies/Private Lessons

Bass Department Chair Bass Department JERRY WATTS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Jerry has an extensive list of Juan Alderete recording credits and a wealth of Andrew Gouche international touring experience. His recording/performing credits Stu Hamm include work with Andy Summers, Billy Idol, Dave Stewart, Herbie Abe Laboriel Hancock, Sergio Mendes, Sheryl Lee Sklar Crow, Steve Vai, and many others. 6 7 BRASS & WOODWIND CAN YOU SHINE IN A BIG BAND, SMALL CLUB, OR IN THE STUDIO? BRASS & WOODWIND PLAYERS BRASS & WOODWIND HAVE TO DO IT ALL. CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

BM (12 QUARTERS)

LACM’s Brass & Woodwind Department prepares Recitals trumpet, trombone, and saxophone players Conducting for a well-rounded career that incorporates live Publishing performance, studio recording, composition, General Education arrangement, and licensing. It also provides for performance opportunities in big band, large and Pedagogy small ensembles, and performance combos that Performance Combos allow students to develop their personal sound AA (6 QUARTERS) BRASS & WOODWIND Debuts Fall 2015 as a player. The curriculum develops a variety Original Project of relevant skills necessary to securing multiple Notation/Transcription revenue streams for professional success. Recording Technique Large Ensemble Sight Singing

Website Design/Video Production Music Business/Social Media/Branding DIPLOMA (4 QUARTERS) “Being a brass player is Contracting & Payroll special - it carries with Sibelius it a prestige that I love Piano being affiliated with. We Big Band are the quarterbacks of Small Ensemble the horn section. Being Contemporary Styles an instrumentalist takes Improvisation style, patience, desire, Music Theory/Sight Reading Masterclass precision, drive and it Instrument-Specific Studies/Private Lessons helps to be a little crazy as well.”

Brass & Woodwind Department Chair – Willie Murillo WILLIE MURILLO

Willie Murillo is a GRAMMY Award winner that has made his mark as one of the top studio trumpeters in the world. He can be heard on countless albums, motion picture soundtracks, and television recordings, and has written and produced music for numerous commercially successful avenues such as Frozen, and Gangster Squad, and has recorded or performed with John Legend, , Natalie Cole, , , Stevie Wonder, Michael Bublé, Tony Bennett, and countless others. A product of the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, Willie has participated as a lecturer/artist/clinician at over 400 schools. As a highly sought after educator, clinician, and guest artist, he has also participated in jazz festivals worldwide. 8 9 Symphony Orchestras. Pierre Boulez, and theLA Philharmonicand Hartford area, Joerecorded withLucianoPavarotti,Lily Pons, TOTO, andMadonna. IntheOperaticand Symphonic albums withFrankSinatra,Sarah Vaughn, NatalieCole, Freddie Hubbard,andDonEllis. Hehasalsomade field, Joehasrecordedwith Stan Getz,GerryMulligan, Jazz andRock,toOpera Symphonic.IntheJazz drummers ofourtime.Hismusical spectrumrangesfrom Joe Porcaroisoneofthemost recordedpercussionist/ JOE PORCARO Drum DepartmentChair DRUMS GREAT DRUMMERSBALANCE LEADING, IMPROVISING,AND PLAYING WITHCONFIDENCE. THE ARTOFLISTENING, Streisand, Jose Feliciano,BetteMidler, and others. and anassortment ofmainstreamartistsincluding Barbara Manhattan Transfer, NatalieCole,Pete Christlieb,JoeFarrell Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, Toshiko Akiyoshi andLou Tabakin, years andincludesperformances withjazznotablessuchas and others.Hisrecording touringcareerspansnearly40 Don EllisBigBand,FrankZappa andtheMothersofInvention, teacher inLos Angeles. Hisbackgroundincludeswork withthe Ralph Humphreyisaworking professionaldrummerand RALPH HUMPHREY Drum DepartmentChair on learningtoplaywithothers. learning yourinstrumentand focuses yourstudieson The drummajoratLACM styles. range ofrepertoireacrossall concepts, anddevelopsawide presents contemporaryrhythm skills, techniqueandsound, The curriculumimprovesmotor General Music/HistoryofContemporaryStyles Instrument-Specific Studies/PrivateLessons Music Business/SocialMedia/Branding Arranging/Or W Music Theory/SightReading eb Design/VideoPr DIPLOMA (4QUAR chestration/Conducting Ensemble W Recor BM (12QUAR Drum SetPedagogy General Education AA (6QUAR Playing T Rhythm Studies ding T Studio Drums 3 Horn orkshops echnique echnique Electives oduction Recitals TERS) TERS) TERS) Band Piano CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS DRUM PERFORMANCE Bedingfield, MacyGray) Horton (ToniBraxton,Natasha – DrumAlumnusChaun also inLA.” teachers thatgig,andis go somewherethathas a hugeadvantageto with majorartists.It’s on TVshowsandtouring gigging, they’replaying just playingaroundtown that arestillgigging.Not teachers whoareplayers here becauseyouhave “You haveanadvantage Tommy Igoe Bill Stewart Peter Erskine Jeff Hamilton Steve Gadd GUEST CLINICIANS Drum Department

JR Robinson Aaron Spears Teddy Campbell Mark Schulman DRUMS GUITAR NO ONE IS BORN A VIRTUOSO. IT TAKES DEDICATION IN GUITAR PERFORMANCE ORDER TO TRULY MASTER CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS YOUR CRAFT.

BM (12 QUARTERS)

The guitar is one of the most Recitals popular instruments in history, but also one of the hardest Electives to master. At LACM you will General Education have the opportunity to perfect Guitar Pedagogy a challenging combination of harmony, reading, Arranging/Orchestration/Conducting rhythm playing, solo and AA (6 QUARTERS) accompaniment skills, along with access to a wide range Studio Guitar of stylistic vocabulary, while Rhythm Studies developing your own voice. Recording Technique

GUITAR “LACM provided me with Music Business/Social Media/Branding the skills I needed to DIPLOMA (4 QUARTERS) work and communicate Web Design/Video Production more effectively and

3 Horn Band efficiently in today’s competitive Piano music scene.” General Music/History of Contemporary Styles – Guitar Alumnus Crosby String Theory/Applied Sight Reading Loggins (Independent Artist & Winner of MTV’s Rock the Ensemble Workshops Cradle)

Instrument-Specific Studies/Private Lessons Guitar Department GUEST CLINICIANS Guitar Department Chair Guitar Department Co-Chair JODY FISHER BILL FOWLER Tariqh Akoni (Norah Jones, etc.)

Jody Fisher is an educator and author that has published Bill Fowler’s playing credits include , Ben Mike Miller (Chick Corea, etc.) over twenty instructional books about jazz guitar through Vereen, Jermain Jackson, Lou Rawls, Marilyn McCoo, Lainie Oz Noy Alfred Music Publishing. He has established himself Kazan, Willie Bobo, Marvin Hamlisch, Ray Charles and Suzanne as a solo artist and has also performed with Alphonso Somers. He has been a faculty member at LACM since 1996. Adam Levy (Ani Difranco, etc.) Johnson, Betty White, Big Joe Turner, Bo Diddley, Harry Peter Bernstein (Diana Krall, etc.) Connick Jr and many others. Zane Carney (John Mayer) Larry Koonse 12 VOCAL AS A VOCALIST,

YOU ARE YOUR VOCAL PERFORMANCE OWN INSTRUMENT. CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS VOCAL

BM (12 QUARTERS) LACM’s Vocal Performance Recitals “Everything I’ve done in major focuses on giving vocalists the tools to ‘get to Electives my career has in some the music’ as full partners with General Education way integrated all of my great instrumentalists and Drums & Percussion for Vocalists training at LACM.” producers. The program is form- Guitar for Vocalists – Vocal Alumna fitted to the passions of each (Solo artist & background Vocal Pedagogy student and presents them with vocalist; , opportunities to gain feedback Arranging/Orchestration/Conducting Sergio Mendes) from professionals in A&R, AA (6 QUARTERS) recording, film & television and Physical Performance live touring. Background Vocals Songwriting Studio Singing Recording Technique Music Business/Social Media/Branding DIPLOMA (4 QUARTERS) Web Design/Video Production Chart Writing Vocology Piano General Music/History of Contemporary Styles Vocal Department Music Theory/Sight Singing FEATURED FACULTY Ensemble Workshops Vocal Department Chair Vocal Department Co-Chair Vocal Department Co-Chair Instrument-Specific Studies/Private Lessons Cheryl Bentyne (Manhattan TIERNEY SUTTON SARA LEIB DANI PALOMINO Transfer) Dorien Holley (Vocal Coach – American Idol) Tierney Sutton is a five-time GRAMMY Sara Leib holds a B.M. in Dani Palomino holds a B.A. from nominee for Jazz Album of the Year, and Jazz Performance with a the University of Pennsylvania Kasia “KC” Livingston (Vocalist/ was selected by Jazzweek as Vocalist of Concentration in Music in and has studied with Sunny Writer/Producer: Flo Rida, Britney the Year in 2005. Tierney has headlined Education from the New England Wilkinson, Kevyn Lettau, Helen Spears, Jordan Sparks, Will.I.Am, in recent years at Carnegie Hall, The Conservatory and an M.M. McComas, and Bill Brendle. She etc) Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center in Jazz from the University of has built a commercial recording and Jazz at Lincoln Center. She tours Southern California. She has career and released recordings extensively throughout the world and performed with Taylor Eigsti, Art as an independent artist. her voice can be heard on television Lande, and Hiromi, and has also soundtracks, TV commercials as well as sung for the WB, the NBA, and 15 several feature film soundtracks. on the Academy Awards. regular demonstrator for Line6and AVID. produces anddevelops artists. 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& RECORDING & 17 PRODUCING MUSIC labels as well. an A&R representative for majorrecord labels throughout hiscareer, andworkedas artists. Alexakis foundedseveralrecord own workasa forothermajor of severalnotablebands,inaddition tohis band Everclear. Hehas beenamember GRAMMY-nominatedrock Alternative Principle SongwriterfortheMulti-Platinum, the LeadSinger, Guitarist, Producerand Arthur Paul“Art” Alexakis isbestknownas ARTHUR PAUL“ART”ALEXAKIS Songwriting DepartmentChair SONGWRITING Custom Arranging/Composition/Or General Songwriting/HistoryofSong Wr Music BusinessforSongwriters DIPLOMA (4QUAR iting forFilm/TV/VideoGame Music BusinessPracticum BM (12QUAR Collaborative Showcase Original SoloShowcase Guitar Accompaniment AA (6QUAR Piano Vo Small BandShowcase W Publishing Practicum Junior/Senior Recital riting forMusicRow cals forSongwriters Ear T Industry Showcase Building Y Music Supervision Video Pr Music Marketing Vo Private Lesson raining Theory cal Showcase Master chestration Co-writing Inter Pr our DA oduction TERS) TERS) TERS) o T Piano nship class ools CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS W s SONGWRITING Ashley Tisdayle, EmmaRoberts andmanymore. Drake Bell,,ZacEfron,Selena Gomez, Development with artistssuchasDJ Ashba (Sixx:AM), Erin haswritten forDisneyandhasworkedin Artist various publishing/licensingventures. InLos Angeles, which ledtoentryintowriting for Film/TVprojectsand Acuff RoseandWarner Chappell)inNashville, TN, recording artistforGaylordEntertainment (including music industryasaformersigned staff songwriterand Erin Workman hasover15years ofexperienceinthe ERIN WORKMAN Songwriting DepartmentCo-Chair BM debutsFall2015 other performanceartists. work towardlabels,licensingcompaniesand the artofwriting,andsuccessfullypitchingtheir own originalmaterial,aswellinstructionon each studentthroughthedevelopmentoftheir the filmandtelevisionindustries.Facultyguide learn therequisiteskillsneededtocomposefor write hitsongsinavarietyofpopulargenres,and As aSongwritingmajor, studentsare trainedto of thestudent’s ownfilmscore. culminates withthecompletion professional connectionsand provides opportunitiestomake more. This hands-onprogram television, videogamesand media, whichincludesfilm, succeed intheworldofvisual musically andprofessionallyto the skillstheywillneedboth major equipsstudentswith for The VisualComposing Media Money movies, cable andmotionpictures, such as 90210 ries, including as acomposer, havingwrittenformanydramaticse Bacharach. Forthelast30years, hehasmadehisliving conducted withartistssuchas Anthony Newley andBurt A graduateofUSC,MartinDavichhasperformedand THE BIGGERPICTURE? CAN YOUGRASP The WonderYears W.G. Snuffy Walden ( The HungerGames James NewtonHoward( Yuma Buck Sanders( GUEST LECTURERS Composing forVisualMedia MARTIN DAVICH Composing forVisualMediaProgramChair , etc) . Hehasalsowrittenforseveral miniseries, TV , Touching Home ER The HurtLocker for15years, , , Roswell The Village The WestWing , and Malefi , etc) I BringWhatLove cent Trinity , , etc) 3: 10 to , , , and Beverly Hills . Composing forDrama/Comedy/VideoGames - Mad Wo Pr oduction StylesforComposers rking withAppliedT History ofMusicinFilm&TV Music Business&Marketing Composing aMusicLibrary Ear T Arranging &Or DIPLOMA (4QUAR Electr raining/Music Theory Independent Pr AA (6QUAR onic FilmScoring MIDI Pr Music Editing Counterpoint Songwriting Conducting chestration echnology Pr oduction COMPOSING FOR o TERS) TERS) Piano CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS To oject ols VISUAL MEDIA

LACM.EDU 19 MEDIA VISUAL FOR COMPOSING MUSIC BUSINESS SINCE THE DIGITAL MUSIC BUSINESS REVOLUTION, A NEW MODEL CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT EMPOWERS MUSICIANS AND ENTREPRENEURS. BA (12 QUARTERS) Internship & Intensive Practicums Global Music Business

The Music Business program at LACM is Publishing a Bachelor of Arts degree that prepares Sponsorships/Brands professionals to tackle challenges of the modern Music Delivery Services/Technology Startups MUSIC BUSINESS music industry, understanding revenue streams Record Label (A&R) and opportunities for innovative business models. It develops proficiency in applied Tour Marketing/Strategy/Booking business and accounting, marketing, digital General Education

Debuts Fall 2015 distribution and monetization, A&R, publishing, AA (6 QUARTERS) licensing, music supervision, artist management, tour strategies and more, while also establishing Internship a strong foundation in musicianship. Merchandise Licensing & Retail

Youtube Monetization Songwriting Booking & Touring Artist Management & Branding Royalty Accounting/Finance Music Business Law/Contracts History of the Music Industry/Digital Revolution Marketing Music Licensing for Film/TV/Video Games General Music/History of Contemporary Styles Musicianship Studies (Piano/Guitar)

Music Business Department Chair ERIN WORKMAN

Erin Workman has over 15 years of experience in the music industry as a former signed staff songwriter and recording artist for Gaylord Entertainment (including Acuff Rose and Warner Chappell) in Nashville, TN, which led to entry into writing for Film/TV projects and various publishing/licensing ventures. In Los Angeles, Erin has written for Disney and has worked in Artist Development with artists such as DJ Ashba (Sixx:AM), Drake Bell , Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdayle, Emma Roberts and many more.

20 21 WORLD RENOWNED INSTRUCTORS IT ALL STARTS WITH NETWORKING… LACM’s faculty includes GRAMMY Award nominees and winners, musicians and producers that have worked on platinum-selling albums and music industry professionals, as well as career educators that truly understand student development and are dedicated to student success.

From Day 1 at LACM students are given opportunities to meet potential employers, seek professional critique from producers and A&R reps, and attend lectures and workshops that teach above and beyond the standard curriculum.

Wayne Jobson, Linda Perry (Four Non Blondes), Art Alexakis (Everclear) LACM Faculty Erin Workman and Ex.VP Mike Packer “You can’t hide at LACM. LETS TALK MUSIC The teachers know the Let’s Talk Music is an ongoing lecture series that allows students and the students LACM students to get up close and personal with heritage artists and producers. Past guests tell stories that convey know their teachers. While the reality of life in the music industry, but also give frank advice to students in a conversational atmosphere. Past the atmosphere here is guests include Moby, Ziggy Marley, Linda Perry, Taboo (), Dave Wakeling (English Beat/General Public), Glen Ballard and Art Alexakis (Everclear). casual, the teachers have Linda Perry (Four Non Blondes) high expectations.”

– Jody Fisher (Guitar Department Chair)

Wayne Jobson, Dave Wakeling (English Beat/ Ex. VP Mike Packer, Ziggy Marley, President Tom Moby General Public) Aylesbury

22 23 THE CAMPUS RECORDING FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS:

THE GARAGE – Recording Studio THE GARAGE – Lab 301

LACM’s two buildings are open The campus is located in a beautiful Main recording system 18x Latest Generation Apple iMac nearly 24 hours to students – and provide and friendly part of Pasadena, one of HD (80 inputs & outputs), workstations with MIDI controller, and Pro indoor and outdoor areas for recreation and the oldest communities in Southern 32-Fader D-Control Tools, Logic, Sibelius, EastWest orchestra relaxation. Outside of their standard class- California. A true “college town,” it is home library, Native Instruments Komplete 9 rooms, students at LACM have access to to numerous colleges, with over 14,000 Vintage and Modern Recording Ultimate, Celemony Melodyne, Softube two professional recording studios, two enrolled students. Regular campus Equipment by API, Cartec, dbx, plugins, etc. live performance stages, numerous vocal, events keep the ambiance social, active Empirical Labs, Eventide, Great River, drum and guitar and bass practice labs, and fun, and also allow students to Kush Audio, Little Labs, Manley, Mercury, SOUTH BUILDING - Studio 201 ensemble rehearsal space, as well as com- deepen their connections with peers and Neve, Studer, UREI, , etc. puter labs with the best possible technology faculty. Recording systems available for writing, recording and producing Vintage and modern microphones Pro Tools HD, C|24 Control Surface music. by AEA, Blue, ElectroVoice, Mojave, Logic X 10 Neumann, Royer, Sennheiser, Shure, Cubase Telefunken, etc. Monitoring systems: Vintage and modern synthesizers by Dynaudio BM12 Moog, Roland, Oberheim, Waldorf, etc. WHISPER ROOM WORKSTATIONS A comprehensive arsenal of software (Several available campus-wide) plug-ins & virtual instruments including those by AudioEase, Celemony, Crane Latest Generation Apple iMacs with KRK Song, FabFilter, Kush Audio, Native Systems monitors, MIDI controller, and Pro Instruments, Slate Digital, Softube, Tools, Logic, Silbelius, EastWest orchestra SoundToys, Waves, etc. library, Native Instruments Komplete 9 Ultimate, Celemony Melodyne, Softube plugins etc.

24 25 HOUSING TAKE THE FIRST STEP…

The first step to becoming at student at LACM is toapply online LACM’s Admissions 1.Roommate Connection List (RCL) - This is a listing of for your degree program. Visit www.lacm.edu to access the Counselors work one-on-one new and current LACM students looking for roommates and/ online application. We also recommend that you call to speak with with each student to prepare or apartments. If you are seeking off-campus housing and/or an Admissions Counselor who can walk you through the process. them to start their program roommates, talk to your Admissions Counselor and get on the on the right foot. For students list! Call LACM Admissions at 626.568.8850 that will require housing in the 2.Roommate Meet Ups - There are two meet ups held on 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Pasadena area, LACM offers campus prior to the start of the Fall and Spring quarters, so three services to help students consider arriving in Pasadena a few weeks before the quarter SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR get situated. begins. Admission and audition requirements vary by degree program. 3.Housing Options List - The Housing Options List provides Visit www.lacm.edu for a detailed listing of requirements. rent averages by area and also provides specific rental listings.

Last year, LACM provided more than $550,000 in scholarships. $120,000 Over $120,000 went towards need-based scholarships.

LACM also participates in the federally funded Title IV Program which provides Student Aid options consisting of various government $ 430,000 subsidized grants and loans.

In order to qualify for scholarships and financial aid, you must adhere to LACM’s established Admission & Aid Deadlines.

ADMISSION DEADLINES FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FINANCIAL AID & TUITION DEADLINE Early Application Deadline* September 15, 2014 Scholarship Application Deadline December 1, 2014 Nearly half of LACM students come from around the world, bringing with them a musical and Application Deadline Nov 15, 2014 Scholarship Notification to Students December 12, 2014 artistic diversity that creates a unique atmosphere on campus. This diversity deepens the global Enrollment Agreement Deadline January 2, 2015 FAFSA Dealine January 2, 2015 SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 Grant Application Deadline January 17, 2015 awareness of LACM students, widens their stylistic understanding, and challenges their creativity – Tuition Deadline January 17, 2015 emphasizing that in music, you can’t succeed if you only stay within your comfort zone. APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT DEADLINE Early Application Deadline* March 1, 2015 FINANCIAL AID & TUITION DEADLINE There are two types of student visas available to non-immigrant students who wish to enter the Application Deadline May 1, 2015 Scholarship Application Deadline May 15, 2015 FALL 2016 Enrollment Agreement Deadline July 1, 2015 Scholarship Notification to Students June 1, 2015

United States for the purpose of engaging in full-time study: F-1 and M-1. LACM is approved by FALL 2016 FAFSA Dealine July 1, 2015 the United States Government to issue Certificates of Eligibility (I-20 forms) for both F-1 and M-1 Grant Application Deadline July 17, 2015 visas. For more information, contact [email protected] to discuss the admissions process for Tuition Deadline July 17, 2015 international students. * Those who apply early and are accepted will receive a 10% tuition discount off their first quarter tuition. Questions about Admission Deadlines? Call 626.568.8850 or email [email protected]. 26 27 IF YOU’RE GOING TO PICK A CITY, According to a February 1594 2012 study by The LOS ANGELES IS THE CLEAR WINNER. Future of Music Coalition 1400 Whether you want a full-time salaried position, or you want to be your own boss, you’ll that surveyed nearly earn more in Los Angeles. 5400 active music professionals,

More than half of 983 the respondents were earning 817 income from three roles or more. 388 130 41 18

1 ROLE 2 ROLES 3 ROLES 4 ROLES 5 ROLES 6 ROLES 7 ROLES 8 ROLES (Data from Artist Revenue Streams. February 2012. money.futureofmusic.org)

S! CES UC S To stay ahead of the curve in the music industry, you need to build a plan that includes multiple options for lifelong success.

LACM is dedicated to helping students design a realistic roadmap for their future, and gives them the foundation they need to get started. THE TRUTH IS IN THE NUMBERS. The jobs and opportunities are in Los Angeles.

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS ON A DROP-IN BASIS, ALONG WITH AN OPEN DOOR POLICY FOR VISITING ALUMNI, THE LACM CAREER CENTER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: According to a 2014 study by The Future of Music Coalition, L O S N Private career counseling sessions “Los Angeles-based artists grossed an average of C E A OTHERS H W Job, internship and gig referral service I

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Career Development Workshops: “For New York City musicians, the average gross music income E S Revenue Streams for the Independent Artist Website and Social Media Coaching was $47,567, for Chicago musicians it was $31,755, and in other Copyright Registration Marketing Strategy locations, the average gross music income was $30,559.” Time and Money Management Job Search Training Resume, Bio and EPK Development Interview and Presentation Skills (Data from Money from Music: Where We Live. September 2013. money.futureofmusic.org)

28 29 WHAT’S YOUR DREAM JOB?

MUSIC PERFORMANCE SONGWRITING BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT MUSIC PUBLISHING • Performing Artist (Independent Artist/ • Performing Songwriter • Artist Manager • Music Publisher Group) • Staff Writer • Talent Agent • Song Plugger (Professional Manager) • Vocal/Instrumental Soloist • Freelance Songwriter • Booking Agent • Catalog Manager • Session Musician • Jingle Writer (Radio & TV) • Concert Promoter • Licensing Administrator • Orchestra/Group Member • Songwriter/Producer/Lyricist • Independent Radio Promoter • Background Vocalist • Composer • Entrepreneur (Music Business) • Floor Show Band • Music Supervisor (Theme Specialist: • Retail Sales Management • Theatre Musician Film/TV) • Entertainment Attorney MUSIC EDUCATION • Theatre Performer • Business Manager • Elementary/Primary School Music Teacher • Accompanist/Rehearsal Pianist • Music Supervisor (Music Licensing/ • Secondary School Music Teacher • Church Musician: Choir Director, Worship Clearance) • College/Conservatory/University Music Leader, Praise & Worship Band Member, • A&R Representative / Artist Development Educator Organist, and Soloist Representative • Private Instructor • Product Demonstrator • A&R Administrator • Choir Director • Cruise Ship Performer • Publicist • Independent Primary or Secondary School • Promotional Staffer • Music Teacher • Advertising Account Executive • Music Therapist COMPOSITION / SCORING MUSIC PRODUCTION • Salesperson (Record Label) • Music Librarian FOR VISUAL MEDIA • Marketing Representative • Producer • Tour Coordinator • Film Composer • Production Assistant • Road Manager • Music Editor • Studio Engineer • Tour Publicist • Programmer (Sequencing Orchestrator, • Studio Assistant Engineer Music Supervisor (Theme Specialist: • Studio Manager/Owner Film/TV) • Sound Technician • Film Arranger (Adaptor) • Acoustic Consultant • Transcriber • Digital Re- Engineer • Copyist (Music Preparation) • Road Manager / Gear Technician • Sound Designer (Synthesis Specialist) • Live Sound Engineer • Jingle Writer (Radio & TV) • Recording Equipment Manufacturer’s Rep/ • Arranger (Adaptor) Customer Service • Freelance Songwriter • Mastering Engineer (Post-Production • Orchestrator Engineer) • Conductor • Multimedia Developer (Interactive • Editor (Print Music Publishing) Multimedia Specialist), Re-recording • Mixer (Film and Video) • Record Company Staff • Recording Studio Setup Worker • Studio Designer • Studio Technician/Maintenance • DJ/EDM Artist

30 31 SUMMER XPERIENCE

Geared towards music enthusiasts ages 10+ and all skill levels, the program includes master classes, private lessons, recitals and large ensembles taught by LACM faculty and music industry professionals that have worked with talent on American Idol, or with artists Hosted by LACM and DrumChannel.com, such as Stevie Wonder, Madonna, this one-of-a-kind summer program brings Everclear, The Black Eyed Peas, etc. a diverse community of drummers together of all levels and gives participants an opportunity to work with an all-star lineup of teachers that includes some of the most respected names in drums. Past guests include: Dom Famularo, Terry Bozzio, Alex Acuña, Songwriting, Music Sessions are offered in Tommy Igoe, Jeff Hamilton, Aaron Spears, Performance or Music Production. Each session and LACM Drum Department Chairs Ralph can be taken individually or a multi-session discount Humphrey and Joe Porcaro. is available for those who take more than one session.

For more information, visit www.lacm.edu or call 626.568.8850. LACM ONLINE

LACM currently offers online courses and certificates in drum and guitar performance, which include options for one-on-one video exchange with notable LACM faculty Ralph Humphrey (Drums) and Jody Fisher (Guitar).

In Fall 2015, LACM will offer additional certificates in Bass performance, Music Theory, Music Business and Songwriting, as well as limited distance-learning options.

For more information, visit www.lacm.edu or call 626.568.8850.

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