Certificate in Commercial Music Performance (Professional) Level 2

The Certificate in Commercial Music Performance (Professional) Level 2  is a more advanced program of study that builds on the level 1 certificate expertise learned in jazz, popular, and commercial music styles. The professional certificate is designed for advanced students pursuing a professional in the music industry as performers who do not need a complete four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on expanding fundamental knowledge and practical performance experience to enhance a performance based career.

Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts School of Music web page at www.unlv.edu/music for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/certificate/commercial-music-2.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify commercial music styles and analyze their applications in today’s music world.
• Recognize style influences and create their own songs/arrangements using melody and chords.
• Identify production approaches that define a variety of styles.
• Recognize and analyze identifiable rhythms and progressions. Create your own rhythms and progressions.