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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.
Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our Music courses

Tune in to performance opportunities at JCCC

Join Choir, Jazz Band, or Concert Band and take part in stellar performances every semester.

JCCC Music courses are taught in our state-of-the-art spaces housed in the Midwest Trust Center, which include Yardley Hall, Polsky Theatre and our Recital Hall.

Learn from the pros! JCCC Music faculty are highly trained professionals with decades of experience in the industry.

Form the rhythm for further studies

Advance your music education and transfer your courses to a 4-year school. Make an appointment with an academic counselor to explore your options.

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Got Music homework? We can help!

The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. And our small music classes — most classes have fewer than 25 students — means you’ll get one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.

Contact Info:

Ryan Heinlein, Chair
Director of Instrumental Activities 
913-469-8500, ext. 3275
Location: OCB 148
Email: rheinle1@jccc.edu

Terri Teal, Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Arts
913-469-8500, ext. 3176
Location: OCB 191
Email: tteal@jccc.edu