Commercial Music
4 courses · Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CMUS P100 Introduction to Music Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This introductory course examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to music technology. Topics include principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms.
CMUS P130 Introduction to Recording
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 36 hours, laboratory 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to audio recording. It covers fundamental concepts and techniques, including basic acoustics, signal flow, microphone principles and usage, studio equipment, signal processing, recording console functions, and multi-track recording procedures.
CMUS P140 Music Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- CMUS 140
An overview of the music industry including publishing, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, retail concerns, and live entertainment. Additional examination of duties and responsibilities of producers, agents, managers, promoters, and performing artists. Emphasis on new media marketing and exposure to diverse careers and streams of income within the industry. Students build portfolios in preparation for careers in the music industry.
CMUS P150 Songwriting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores the process of songwriting. Songs will be analyzed on chord structure, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics. Original compositions and performances are expected from all students.