On Ground Programs
What you’ll learn.It’s necessary that all three courses are taken by the student consecutively in order to retain all knowledge, relationships and ensure the highest level of success.
LEVEL 1
Foundations of Music Composition and Production
$4,500* — 2 Months, 80 Clock Hours
Level I covers the foundations of current practical techniques in digital music production and engineering. Studio Etiquette, drum sequencing, music theory fundamentals, basic recording templates, audio signal flow and digital audio workstation fundamentals are covered.
LEVEL 2
Engineering, Production, Songwriting, and Business
$4,500* — 2 Months, 80 Clock Hours
Level II covers the foundations of current practical techniques in songwriting and the music business. Lyric and melody writing, song structure, and song analysis are taught in the first half of class. In the second half, music contracts and publishing are covered.
LEVEL 3
Songwriting, Vocal Production, and Business Strategy
$4,500* — 2 Months, 80 Clock Hours
Level III covers the foundations of current music mixing techniques as well as branding and marketing for the music industry. Mixing techniques and audio plugins are taught in the first half of class. In the second half, branding and marketing are covered.
*Does not include additional estimated $3,500 equipment cost
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Equipment.| Tuition | Level I (2 Months, 80 Clock Hours) | $4,500 |
| Level II (2 Months, 80 Clock Hours) | $4,500 | |
| Level III (2 Months, 80 Clock Hours) | $4,500 | |
| Equipment* | Estimated | $3,500 |
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Time to level up.Enrollment in the 1500 Sound Academy requires an application and interview process. Learn more about enrollment and get started on your next level.
Begin enrollmentTypical Occupations
Join the industry.The typical occupations for graduates of 1500 Sound Academy, unless the student is simply taking a course for individual improvement purposes, are as follows:
27-2040 Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers27-2041 Music Directors and Composers
27-2042 Musicians and Singers
27-2090 Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
27-2091 Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
27-3011 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
27-4011 Audio and Video Technicians
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians
*Numbers preceding occupations are SOC codes - Standard Occupational Classifications
Students should understand that most work in this field is self-employed.
This program is new. Therefore, the number of students who graduate, the number of students who are placed, or the starting salary you can earn after finishing the educational program are unknown at this time. Information regarding general salary and placement statistics may be available from government sources or from the institution, but is not equivalent to actual performance data.
1500 Sound Academy is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Below are links to our School Performance Fact Sheets:
Level I School Performance Fact Sheet