Professional Studio Artist courses prepares students for careers as studio artists, performers, & more.
What is Capital Bluegrass and Traditional Music
These Professional Studio Artist (PSA) courses will prepare individuals for careers as independent studio artists, business owners, designers, performers, and studio technicians. The curriculum will cover technical and performance classes in a variety of disciplines coupled with business, marketing, and management courses.
Getting Started
Currently Offered Courses
This course provides an overview of traditional instruments and their geographic and cultural origins as they relate to the foundation of bluegrass and traditional music genres. Lecture: 3 credit hours.
This course introduces recording and sound reproduction history, terminology, equipment, and practical session experience. Lab: 1 credit hour.
This course introduces the process of creating original melodies and lyrics under the direction of a professional songwriter. Lab: 1 credit hour.
This course provides an individual stringed instrument study course under the guidance of an experienced professional instructor. This course is designed to teach performance techniques in a flexible structure. Lab: 1 credit hour
This course pairs two or more instrumentalists in a group/ensemble setting, in order to explore the components and structure of a band under the guidance of a professional band leader. Lab 2 credit hours.
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Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
