Music/Commercial Music
23 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
MUS 101 Music Listening and Appreciation
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 100
This course gives a comprehensive overview of the elements and styles of music from 1600 to the present. Study will focus on guided listening to compositions by selected composers. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of various types of instrumental and vocal music including the symphony, concerto, sonata, vocal genres, jazz, and 20th and 21st century music.
MUS 104B History of Rock Music
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a survey of Rock Music from its origins in the 1950s to the middle 1990s. Topics will include genres and styles of rock music, rock music's influence on popular culture, as well as influential artists, writers, and groups.
MUS 104C Music of the World
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will explore music from diverse cultures throughout the world, including the Caribbean, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. This course will examine the historical and cultural context as well as the role and function of various types of music.
MUS 104E The Beatles
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an in-depth examination of the lives, music, careers, social and musical influences of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr as The Beatles. The course will begin from the group's origin through the present day and will include study of various musical aspects of selected compositions.
MUS 104F History of Jazz
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the history of jazz from its origins to current artists and styles. The course will examine the development of jazz performance, instrumentation, and stylistic changes from its roots in ragtime, and growth through Dixieland Jazz, the Big Band era, Bebop, Afro-Cuban Jazz, fusion and smooth jazz. From Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong to "Cannonball" Adderley and Frank Zappa, this course will survey the composers and performers in jazz styles and genres."
MUS 111 Basic Music Theory
- Units
- 4.75
- Hours
- 4.25 hours lecture weekly, 1.75 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will learn basic pitch and rhythmic notation, major scale theory, circle of fifths, and principles of basic chord construction. Theory skills will be applied practically through application to piano, voice, and rhythm instruments. Beginning ear training skills, including both simple time and diatonic intervals, will be stressed. This course is recommended for all students in performance courses; for students in piano, voice, and guitar courses; for Early Childhood Education majors; and for Fine Arts majors with an emphasis in music.
MUS 116A Drumset
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Advisory
- MUS 111 or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers basic rudimental stick control exercises and introduces students of all skill levels to the following styles of rhythms on the drumset: Rock, Funk, Country, Swing, and Shuffle.
MUS 116B Hand Drumming and Percussion
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students of all skill levels who want to learn how to play West African rhythms on the djembe drum. Instruction will include exercises in hand placement techniques in order to facilitate proper tones on the djembe. Jun jun and bell parts may be introduced as well as concepts for playing solos.
MUS 116C Guitar
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers basic guitar techniques and introduces students of all skill levels to the study of folk, pop, and classical guitar styles. Emphasis will be placed on music theory fundamentals, reading chord charts and melody lines
MUS 116D Piano
- Units
- 2.75
- Hours
- 2.25 hours lecture weekly, 1.75 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students of all skill levels will learn fundamentals of reading music and chord theory as it applies to the piano. Basic scales and chord progressions will be emphasized along with solo pieces in a wide variety of styles that will improve sight-reading ability and two-hand coordination.
MUS 116E Voice
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces to students of all skill levels the fundamentals of singing technique. Opportunities are provided for performance with evaluation of sound vocal practice. Repertoire consists primarily of folk songs, musical theater, and art songs.
MUS 116F Voice: Broadway/Pop Styles
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in Broadway and Pop singing styles to students of all skill levels. Students focus on correct breathing technique, mouth and larynx position, vowel modulation, vocal placement, and tone production. Class periods are divided between rehearsing solo pieces and ensemble numbers. The course culminates with a public performance by the students in the Duke Theatre.
MUS 119C Pro Tools User Certification Course - Pro Tools 101 and 110
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 4.5 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- MUS 111 (Basic Music Theory); MUS 116D (Piano)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to Pro Tools using Avid Certification training materials. Students learn about audio editing tools and techniques, plug-ins, and mixing in the Pro Tools environment. Students will build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live instruments, MIDI sequences, virtual instruments, and audio loops, as well as all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system at the 100/User level. This course leads to an Avid Pro Tools User Certification.
MUS 120C Beginning Audio Production
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 4.5 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- MUS 119C (Pro Tools User Certification Course - Pro Tools 101 and 110)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software.
MUS 120D Beginning Audio Editing
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 4.5 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- MUS 119C (Pro Tools User Certification Course - Pro Tools 101 and 110)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course includes creating and editing audio for film and video. Students will examine the aesthetic qualities of sound effects and music as they relate to a story and will learn the seven elements of audio editing: Production Audio, ADR, Sound FX, Foley, Backgrounds, Sound Design and Music in a professional environment. Students will also record original sound elements, use sound libraries, and synchronize audio to video using a digital audio workstation.
MUS 248A Beginning Rock Ensemble
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours activity weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course gives beginning level students with a basic understanding of their instrument the opportunity to improve ensemble performance skills while exploring various musical styles such as pop, rock, funk, and hip hop. Singers, guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, drummers, and other instrumentalists are encouraged to participate. A final performance will be given.
MUS 556A Drumset (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total
This non-credit course covers basic rudimental stick control exercises. Students of all skill levels are introduced to the following styles of rhythms on the drumset: Rock, Funk, Country, Swing, and Shuffle. Skills and exercises in this course focus on lifelong education for older adults to promote health and well-being.
MUS 556B Hand Drumming (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total
This non-credit course is designed for students of all skill levels who want to learn how to play West African rhythms on the djembe drum. Instruction will include exercises in hand placement techniques in order to facilitate proper tones on the djembe. Jun jun and bell parts may be introduced as well as concepts for playing solos. Skills and exercises in this course focus on lifelong education for older adults to promote health and well-being.
MUS 556C Guitar (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
This non-credit course covers basic guitarýtechniques. It introduces students of all skillýlevels to the study of folk, pop, and classicalýguitar styles. Emphasis will be placed on musicýtheory fundamentals, reading chord charts andýmelody lines. Skills and exercises in this courseýfocus on lifelong education to promote health andýwell-being.ýREG: Walk-in registration only.
MUS 556D Piano (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2.25 hours lecture weekly, 1.75 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
In this non-credit course students of all skill levels will learn fundamentals of reading music and chord theory as it applies to the piano. Basic scales and chord progressions will be emphasized along with solo pieces in a wide variety of styles that will improve sight-reading ability and two-hand coordination. Skills and exercises in this course focus on lifelong education for older adults to promote health and well-being.
MUS 556E Voice (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
This non-credit course introduces fundamentals of classical singing technique (posture, breathing, tone production, etc.). Opportunities are provided for performance with evaluation of sound vocal practice. Repertoire consists primarily of folk songs, musical theater, and art songs. Skills and exercises in this course focus on lifelong education for older adults to promote health and well-being.
MUS 556F Voice: Broadway/Pop Styles (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
This non-credit course provides instruction in Broadway and Pop singing styles to students of all skill levels. Students focus on correct breathing technique, mouth and larynx position, vowel modulation, vocal placement, and tone production. Class periods are divided between rehearsing solo pieces and ensemble numbers. Skills and exercises in this course focus on lifelong education for older adults to promote health and well-being. The course culminates with a public performance by the students in the Duke Theatre.
MUS 558A Beginning Rock Ensemble (NC)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
This non-credit course gives beginning level students the opportunity to improve ensemble performance skills while exploring various musical styles such as pop, rock, funk, and hip hop. Singers, guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, drummers, and other instrumentalists are encouraged to participate. Skills and exercises in this course focus on lifelong education for older adults to promote health and well-being.