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Music Technology and Recording Arts

Program Overview

We are the only program in the Santa Cruz-Monterey area offering a degree in Music Tech.

Whether you want to learn the basics of audio, recording, music production, beat making, MIDI sequencing, game audio production, mixing, post-production, synthesis, or live sound, MTRA can help you turn your passion and creativity into a successful career.

MTRA faculty and staff are dedicated to providing you with the opportunities and skills to succeed in the music industry.

Read more about what MTRA offers on our Why Our Program page including our new certificates, new courses, strong industry connections, and state of the art studios.

You can earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree or one of three Certificates of Achievement, as well as four new non-credit certificates. All courses are designed to give students the skills they need to pursue a wide range of music careers, such as sound design, music composition, audio engineering, live sound engineering, game audio, and music production.

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This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate.
This is not an official educational plan.

An Academic Counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals.

Visit Academic Counseling to make an appointment and for information on current program requirements.

View your General Education course options.