MUSC 104 - Composition Technology

    Recent Professors
    Robert Kostlan, Louis Michael Valenzuela
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for MUSC 050
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSC 104
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a practical study of the fundamentals of technology used for music composition and notation required to work in a professional recording studio or commercial music environment. Emphasis is placed on rudimentary Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing, notation of music scores, and basic keyboarding / MIDI controller skills. Topics include meter, pitch, chords, and scales. This course is intended for students majoring in music production technology.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:35am–12:35pm, Thu 9:25am–12:35pm, Thu 9:35am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:25am–12:35pm