Faculty Contact: Mr. Koehlinger

In Music Production 1,  you will learn how to make beats, write your own music, and lyrics as your record with Apple software, Logic Pro. In Music Production 2, continue learning about making music while implementing more advanced techniques such as sampling, EQ, and various effects. Live Sound techniques are also discussed in this course. All technology required to create music will be provided to the student.

Take this class if you...

• have an interest in songwriting

• want to create music as a hobby or career

• are interested in being a sound engineer, audio editor, or sound designer

Course Codes: 

C-162 (Music Production 1) First Semester

C-262 (Music Production 2) Second Semester
C-472 (Music Production 3) Full Year

Faculty Contact: Mr. Koehlinger

Want to play your favorite songs and make music with others? Do you want to learn the basics of guitar? Take this course to explore guitar playing, chord progressions, strumming patterns, and the building blocks of songwriting.

Take this class if you...

• want to learn to play guitar — no experience needed

• want to explore how music is created and performed

• want to write your own songs or jam with others

Course Code: C-172
Full year course

Faculty Contact: Mr. Koehlinger

Discover the joy of music through song, movement, and creativity in "Music Exploration." Students in the Educational Life Services (ELS) program are guided on a musical journey experiencing rhythm, melody, and sound. Music Exploration embraces each student's unique abilities, making the joy of music accessible to all while nurturing a sense of accomplishment and connection.

Course Code: C-100
Full year course

Music Exploration Buddies

Do you enjoy helping others while expanding your music horizons? Students in this class help SPED students explore music.

Take this class if you...

• want an opportunity to work with SPED students

• want to grow your leadership skills

• want to interact with different instruments to help students find the joy of music

Course Code: C-272
Full year course

Faculty Contact: Mrs. Pham

Love listening to music? Do you want to understand how it works or discover other styles and genres of music? Take this course to explore the fundamentals of music and debate what makes different musical styles unique.

Take this class if you...

• want to discover different music

• want to gain a deeper knowledge of music

Course Code: C-364
One semester course

Faculty Contact: Mrs. Pham

For the student who can read music notation with prior music background. This class goes into music theory, form and ear training.

Take this class if you...

• are considering a major or minor in music in college

• are looking for an AP course that may give you credit in college

• want to gain a deeper understanding of how music functions

Course Code: C-469
Full year course

Faculty Contact: Mrs. Pham

Do you have a topic or skill you want to explore? Students will work independently on a long-term project with guidance from music faculty. See a music faculty to discuss your project and approval for this course.

Take this class if you...

• want to study music in a way that isn't offered in any of the current offerings

• are able to work independently towards a musical goal over long periods of time

Course Code: C-472
Full year course