Music Technology and Recording Arts
Program Overview
Whether you want to learn the basics of audio, recording, music production, beat making, MIDI sequencing, game audio production, mixing, post-production, synthesis, or live sound, MTRA can help you turn your passion and creativity into a successful career.
We are the only program in the Santa Cruz-Monterey area offering a degree in Music Tech.
MTRA faculty and staff are dedicated to providing you with the opportunities and skills to succeed in the music industry.
Read more about what MTRA offers on our Why Our Program page including our new certificates, new courses, strong industry connections, and state of the art studios.
You can earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree or one of three Certificates of Achievement, as well as four new non-credit certificates. All courses are designed to give students the skills they need to pursue a wide range of music careers, such as sound design, music composition, audio engineering, live sound engineering, game audio, and music production.
This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/
For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Music Technology & Recording Arts program map.