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University Certificate - Independent Music Production

UCLA Extension · Los Angeles, United States

Tuition

$16,255

Submit by November 15, 2026 · 24 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts January 1, 2027

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Length
9 months
Starts
January 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
Post-study work
Available, as published
Taught in
English
Cost of living (annual)
$21,000

Overview

Designed for independent artists, lyric writers, composers, and music producers, the Independent Music Production Certificate prepares students to work on the creative side of the music industry, writing, producing, and recording music in their home studio and marketing it themselves. The program covers the music business, songwriting, and producing, encompassing not only the creative skills needed for projects from inception to finish, but also the marketing skills needed to promote and sell completed works independently. This program is perfect for: • Artists • Songwriters • Composers • Music producers

What students can learn: • Writing, producing, and recording in a home studio • Marketing strategies and skills to promote and sell work independently • Independent songwriting and producing processes • Music business principles

Entry requirements

We have not collected the requirements for this course yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.

Fees and living costs

Tuition
$16,255
Cost of living (annual)
$21,000

Published as UCLA Extension publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • January 1, 2027

    Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by November 15, 2026

    not confirmed by the school

  • March 1, 2027

    Starts March 1, 2027 · apply by February 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • June 1, 2027

    Starts June 1, 2027 · apply by May 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by August 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by November 15, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • March 1, 2028

    Starts March 1, 2028 · apply by February 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • June 1, 2028

    Starts June 1, 2028 · apply by May 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by August 15, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

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