2014-2015 CATALOG CONTENTS Academic Calendar . 4 About LACM . 6 Admissions . 11 Tuition & Fees . 14 Financial Aid . 17 Institutional Aid . 20 International Students . 20 Policies & Procedures . 21 Majors . 40 Guitar . 42 Bass . 54 Drums . 66 Vocal . 78 Brass & Woodwind . 94 Music Producing and Recording . 104 Composing for Visual Media . 116 Songwriting . 126 Additional Courses . 142 All School Courses . 144 Elective Courses . 147 General Education . 154 ACADEMIC CALENDAR New students are enrolled twice a year in the fall and spring. Calendar subject to change. Fall Quarter 2014: Winter Quarter 2015: Fall Quarter 2015: Winter Quarter 2016: October 6- December 19 January 5- March 20 October 5- December 18 January 4- March 18 July 28- August 1 Registration Period October 27-31 Registration Period July 27- 31 Registration Period October 26-30 Registration Period August 25 Tuition Deadline November 24 Tuition Deadline August 24 Tuition Deadline November 23 Tuition Deadline October 6 Quarter Begins January 5 Quarter Begins October 5 Quarter Begins January 4 Quarter Begins November 11 Holiday, Campus Closed January 19 Holiday, Campus Open November 11 Holiday, Campus Closed January 18 Holiday, Campus Open November 27 Holiday, Campus Closed February 13 Holiday, Campus Open November 26 Holiday, Campus Closed February 12 Holiday, Campus Open November 28 Holiday, Campus Open March 16- 20 Exams Week November 27 Holiday, Campus Open March 14- 18 Exams Week December 15- 19 Exams Week March 20 Quarter Ends December 14- 18 Exams Week March 18 Quarter Ends December 19 Quarter Ends March 21 Graduation December 18 Quarter Ends March 19 Graduation December 24- 25 Holiday, Campus Closed December 24- 25 Holiday, Campus Closed Dec. 31- Jan. 1 Holiday, Campus Closed Dec. 31- Jan. 1 Holiday, Campus Closed Spring Quarter 2015: Summer Quarter 2015: Spring Quarter 2016: Summer Quarter 2016: April 6- June 19 July 6- September 18 April 4- June 17 July 5- September 16 January 26- 30 Registration Period April 27- May 1 Registration Period January 25- 29 Registration Period April 25- 29 Registration Period February 23 Tuition Deadline May 26 Tuition Deadline February 22 Tuition Deadline May 23 Tuition Deadline April 6 Quarter Begins July 6 Quarter Begins April 4 Quarter Begins July 4 Holiday, Campus Closed May 25 Holiday, Campus Closed September 7 Holiday, Campus Closed May 30 Holiday, Campus Closed July 5 Quarter Begins June 15- 19 Exams Week September 14- 18 Exams Week June 13- 17 Exams Week September 5 Holiday, Campus Closed June 19 Quarter Ends September 18 Quarter Ends June 17 Quarter Ends September 12- 16 Exams Week July 4 Holiday, Campus Closed September 19 Graduation September 16 Quarter Ends September 17 Graduation 4 Los Angeles College of Music 5 About LACM Choosing a music school that best matches your professional goals and artistic vision is an important decision. The Los Angeles College of Music, LACM, prepares students to be leaders in music and offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Performance and Music Production. Located in the heart of the music and entertainment industries, the faculty is comprised of current, leading, musical professionals with a passion for inspiring the next generation. The college offers a significant number of real world playing situations with professional musicians, not just peers, setting the school apart from other prestigious music institutions. The college is comprised of talented students from around the world who partner together in an intimate and supportive environment to learn to create, record, perform and market in today’s competitive music industry. 6 Los Angeles College of Music About LACM 7 Musically, this program builds on our existing Associate LACM ONLINE ABOUT LACM of Arts degree curriculum, further developing students’ For prospective students who want to learn from LACM’s existing skills, augmenting their “tool kit” with new ones, instructors but are unable to attend classes at our and accelerating their progress along the path to profes- THE ULTIMATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE man on the moon came out of an office in the building. campus, LACM Online presents another great learning sional musicianship. opportunity. With multiple 10-week course offerings in Our approach is different. From the very beginning, you guitar and drums, you not only have a variety of courses work with pros. We find that this unique opportunity to There are 60 faculty members on staff, and an average Distance Learning for Bachelor of Music Degree to choose from, but also have different options for enroll- create music with accomplished, highly-skilled profes- of 150 students enrolled each quarter. Students ment, depending on the level of interaction you wish sionals challenge you and inspire your best, accelerat- Students within the Bachelor of Music Degree program The building’s facilities include large, modern class- to have with your instructor. These enrollment options ing the learning process. It’s also the finest training for may elect to take some of the college’s general educa- rooms equipped with Mackie sound systems, Yamaha include: the real world we can think of, and one of the important tion classes offered through distance learning instruc- drumsets with Zildjian cymbals, Tech 21 guitar amps features that sets us apart. tion with Walden University. The institution shall transmit • Video lessons and course materials only and Gallien- Krueger bass amps. Our recording studio the first lesson and any materials to any student after is a 625 square-foot studio-quality “floating construc- Our Degree Programs have been designed with the the institution (i.e. Walden) accepts the student for • Video lessons and course materials with email ex- tion” room that includes three iso-booths and a neigh- aspiring professional in mind. Classes are small so you admission. change with your instructor can receive the full attention you deserve; our Ensemble boring drum room. Our computer lab is outfitted with ten 20” iMacs® and a 52” LCD monitor for instructor • Video lessons and course materials with email and Workshop student to teacher ratio of 6:1 ensures quality The student has the right to cancel the agreement and demonstrations. Each computer has Digidesign ProTools video exchange with your instructor interaction. Each department’s curriculum is frequently receive a full refund before the first lesson and materi- LE® software and an MBox2® recording interface. Ten updated to give you the most relevant real world skills als are received. Cancellation is effective on the date fully-equipped practice labs are designated for drum- The LACM Online guitar courses were created by LACM for today’s musical situations. Add regular clinics and the LACM has received written notice to the Los Angeles mers. Five practice labs and several practice stations Guitar Department Chair Jody Fisher and Dave Martone appearances by acclaimed touring groups and Artists- College of Music (LACM) at 370 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasa- are designated for guitarists, bassists and vocalists. Our and are designed for the intermediate to advanced gui- in-Residence, and you truly have an experience that no dena, CA 91105 or [email protected]. If the institution sent Performance Hall has room for 25 players onstage and tarist. Courses include: other music school can provide. the first lesson before an effective cancellation notice holds an audience of 160. was received, LACM shall make a refund within 45 days. • Building A Chord Vocabulary We are a fully accredited and licensed facility, and are certified by SEVP to enroll both F and M international CAMPUS HOURS • Advanced Chord Systems students. Our location in the heart of Old Pasadena, a The campus is open for student use from 6:00 a.m.- LACM ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE historic arts and architecture district minutes from Hol- 1:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00/9:00 a.m.- The Associate of Arts program is a one-and-a-half year • Beginning Chord Melody lywood and downtown Los Angeles, is ideal. 1:00 a.m. on weekends. The Administrative Office is (six quarters), full-time Professional Degree that de- open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours velops relevant skills in instrumental technique, per- • Chord Melody II will change during holidays, school breaks, and for spe- formance, musicianship (and/or music production) as Welcome to the Ultimate Learning Experience. Welcome • Modes the Martone Way to Los Angeles College of Music. cial events. they relate to contemporary music styles. Upper level required and elective courses personalize your experi- • Top 10 Things You Need to Be Awesome! ence beyond instrumental training or music production. THE CAMPUS LACM BACHELOR OF MUSIC As a Professional AA Degree, the AA program does not The Bachelor of Music (BM) program is a 3 year (12 The LACM Online drum courses were created by LACM www.lacm.edu include general education requirements and will not quarter) full time program. Two majors are available for Drum Department Co-Chair Ralph Humphrey and are transfer to another institution. You can major in Music the BM degree, Music Performance and Music Produc- designed for the beginner through advanced drummer. South Campus: Performance (with an emphasis in Guitar, Bass, Drums, tion. The Music Performance major offers emphases in Courses include: 370 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 Vocal, or Brass & Woodwind) or Music Production (with Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocal. The Music Production an emphasis in Music Producing & Recording, Compos- • Fundamental Drumset Techniques major offers emphases in Music Producing & Recording, North Campus: ing for Visual Media, or Songwriting). AA Degree students and Composing for Visual Media. • The Weekend Warrior Playbook 300 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 approaching the end of their course of study may choose to seamlessly transfer into the Associate of Arts program LACM is anticipating offering both on-campus and online • Rhythmatics Off-campus Studio Classroom: if they wish.