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In addition to its existing vocational programs, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media offers an Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology with a focus on either Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, or Voice. 

Music and Technology Associate Degree with a focus in Keyboard

Our Mission
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Our Mission at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

When accepted into the Music and Technology Associate Degree program at AIMM, you will be fully immersed in a nonstop music atmosphere where your musical and technical skills will consistently be challenged and developed.

The Associate Degree Program with a focus in Keyboard is designed for the intermediate musician and consists of technical courses designed to provide you with the education necessary to further your musical talents and recording and engineering abilities.

AIMM offers a rigorous curriculum taught by renowned instructors that are also professionals in their field. Our combination of learning styles makes our curriculum one of the most diverse you could choose from.

Honing your musical talents and technical skills is easy with the winning combination of classroom instruction, labs, and studio performances our unique curriculum offers.

All of this information is successfully taught and experienced in a state-of-the-art facility with instruction by today’s most well-known musicians, producers, and industry professionals.

This makes our Music and Technology curriculum incredibly engaging and supportive, just ask our successful AIMM Alumni.

Learn From Proven Industry-Leaders

You are likely to learn many tips and tricks every day throughout the course because you will be taught by musicians who have already blazed their own trail.

We fully understand the amount of passion and creativity that students like you bring into our recording studios and practice rooms.

That is why we are so selective when bringing in guest speakers and instructors. 

As Discrimination Free as the Music You Love

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media understands that music is not specific to one country. It is a universal language. Therefore, students of all different backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

There is absolutely no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you have passion for music, we want you.

Capitalize On Your Music Passion

It is AIMM's mission that every student who graduates has a recorded portfolio of their work.

Demonstrations of your skills and abilities will be extremely helpful in gaining  employment or self-employment in music industry.

That is not only limited to music, record labels, and music media, either. This goal does not limit you to record labels and music media, but extends to radio, video games, television, film, multi-media production studios, and more.

The opportunities are endless at AIMM and your first step begins with applying.

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Program Description

If you’re looking to push your technical skills to the next level through intricately designed courses, then the Music and Technology Degree is perfect for you.

We believe in developing well-rounded musicians along with allowing students to dive further into an instrument they already love. Therefore, you can choose an instrument of focus and learn invaluable skills regarding recording and engineering.

The more skills you can master and develop as a musician, the more appealing and prepared you will be for the music business.

Important note: The Music and Technology Degree is intended for intermediate musicians. Therefore, you must show proficiency on the instrument of your focus as detailed in the Admissions procedures.

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Student Success Timeline

This program can be completed in 18 months of accelerated studies, 24 months of full-time enrollment, or 30 months of ¾ time enrollment. The opportunities and choices are there to make it easiest on you and your lifestyle.

Upon completion of this program, students in good standing will not only graduate with an Associate Degree but will also be given the opportunity to take AVID Certification Exams to become Pro Tools certified.

This Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) certificate can set you apart and will be one of your greatest assets when looking for a job in your field.

Prior to graduation, all Music and Technology program students must complete the required number of General Education credits. These credits can be transferred from another institution, but you must demonstrate the appropriate comparability to the applied nature of each course.

Program Curriculum
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Instrument-Specific Technical Courses - Keyboard Focus

Course Number Course Title Credits
KBD130   Reading I
1
KBD230   Reading II
1
KBD330   Reading III
1
KBD430   Reading IV
1
KBD120   Scales I 
1
KBD220   Scales II 
1
KBD320   Scales III 
1
KBD420   Scales IV 
1
Number of Instrument-Specific Credits Required 8

Interdisciplinary Technical Courses - Keyboard Focus

Course Number Course Title Credits
INT100   Performance I
4
INT200   Performance II
4
INT300   Performance III
4
INT400   Performance IV
4
INT301   Studio Performance III
4
INT401   Studio Performance IV
4
INT105   Skills Lab
1
INT145   Music Theory Essentials I
3
INT245   Music Theory Essentials II
3
INT495   Music Business
1
Number of Interdisciplinary Credits Required 32

 

Recording and Engineering Technical Courses - Keyboard Focus

Course Number Course Title Credits
RCD100   Pro Tools Native 101
2
RCD130   MIDI: Synthesis & Sequencing
4
RCD140   Introduction to Audio Production I
3
RCD200   Pro Tools Native 110
2
RCD205   Studio Interconnect Basics
2
RCD240   Introduction to Audio Production II
3
RCD300   Pro Tools HD 201
2
RCD340   Introduction to Music Production
4
RCD400   Pro Tools HD 210M
2
REC410   Science & Art of Mastering
1
REC435   Methods of Mixing
5
Number of Recording Technical Credits Required 30

 

Music and Technology: General Education Courses - Keyboard Focus 

Course Number Course Title Credits
HUM110   Finding Poetry in Songwriting
3
HUM115   Writing for Job Readiness
3
HUM120   Contemporary Music Survey I
3
HUM125   Contemporary Music Survey II
3
SOC110   Survey of World Music
3
SOC120   The Sociology of Popular Music
3
SCI110   Introduction to Electronics
3
SCI120   Physics of Sound and Music
3
MAT110   Accounting and Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs
3
MAT120   Mathematical Foundations of Music
3
Total Available Credit Hours 30
The minimum requirement for general education credits is 23, with at least one
course from each of the four areas. Since AIMM’s general education courses are
three credits each, the student will take a total of eight general education courses.
Minimum Number of General Education Credits Required 24
Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology — Total Credit Hours 94

To better serve our students, curriculum is subject to change.
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