The Music Department at Cuesta College offers Associate degrees in Music Performance and Jazz Studies, and a Certificate in Audio Technology.
Each of the degrees and the certificate offers students in-depth study, taught in state-of-the-art classroom, studio, and performance facilities. The Department offers a variety of performance ensembles, including classical and jazz ensembles in instrumental and choral areas.
Private instruction is available for wind, brass, percussion, vocal, guitar, strings, and piano students. In addition, a transferable set of music theory courses are an integral part of the Performance and Jazz Studies degrees, as well as courses in jazz improvisation, class piano and guitar, and music appreciation.
Music Degrees and Certificates
Cuesta College offers music degrees and certificates in the following:
Certificates:
Audio Technology I, Certificate of Achievement
Commercial Music, Certificate of Achievement
Music, Certificate of Achievement
Degrees:
Jazz Studies, Associate in Arts
Music Performance, Associate in Arts
Music, Associate in Arts for Transfer
More information about the above degrees and certificates, including the Major Courses and Degree Flowchart may be found following the link below to the Creative Arts, Humanities, and Communication Area of Study.
Areas of Study
Areas of Study provide clear course-taking patterns that promote better enrollment decisions and prepare you for your future.
Find degree and certificate information:
Creative Arts, Humanities, and Communication
Fine and Performing Arts, Critical Thinking, and Writing