Design your own music path, whether you’re interested in pursuing music education, becoming a full-time professional musician, or are a novice music aficionado!
What’s your soundtrack? Discover it here!
- Explore every dynamic facet of the music industry with JCCC’s Music and Recording Arts courses, where you will:
- Master the harmonic system of music theory as you learn chord progressions using industry software.
- Go from basic to advanced instrumental performance in piano, brass, percussion, woodwind, or guitar.
- Develop vocal skills in sight-singing, ear training, and ensemble performance.
- Analyze music from a historical and critical lens. Examine the history of rock and roll and its lingering effects on today’s tunes. Dive deep into styles of jazz, the history of the genre, and the impressive improvisational techniques that made jazz famous.
Step inside the studio and start recording
Use our cutting-edge technology to develop a portfolio of your creative work to set yourself apart professionally.
Learn in our dedicated Recording Arts Studio, reserved for Recording Arts students. Enjoy professional-grade features, including specialized equipment and a sound booth with mixing controls.
JCCC Recording Arts faculty are highly skilled educators and professionals dedicated to furthering your skills in composition, performance, and digital audio.
Set the soundtrack of your future
Expand your skillset with additional Recording Arts classes, from Songwriting to Live Sound Production.
Many Recording Arts courses transfer to a 4-year school so you can continue to hone your talents. JCCC Transfer Information and Services has specific information on transferring your JCCC credits to another school. Make an appointment with an Academic Counselor to explore your options.
With a Recording Arts Certificate, your career opportunities can include:
- Audio engineer
- Composer
- Contemporary writer and producer
- Desktop music producer
- Film scorer
- Jazz composer
- Music business/manager
- Music educator
- Music producer and engineer
- Music therapist
- Performer
- Professional musician
- Record producer
- Songwriter
- Studio musician
Need help with Recording Arts homework outside the studio?
The JCCC Academic Resource Cente offers free tutoring in almost any subject. And our small recording arts classes — most classes have fewer than 25 students — means you’ll get one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact Info:
Michael Moreland, Professor and Head Instructor, Recording Arts
913-469-8500, ext. 4251
Location: OCB 342B
Email: mmorelan@jccc.edu
Ryan Heinlein, Chair, Music & Recording Arts
Director of Instrumental Activities
913-469-8500, ext. 3275
Location: OCB 148
Email: rheinle1@jccc.edu
