Campus
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Certificate

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

About the Program

In this eight-month certificate program, you will learn the skills necessary for success as an independent musician. Guided by professionals who are active in the industry, you will gain hands-on experience in home-based recording, music production and distribution and songwriting. You will also be taught business and entrepreneurial skills.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Recording 
  • Music production

  • Written and verbal communication 

  • Business management 

Program Availability

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

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Jan. 2025
Seneca@York
 Open
May 2025
Seneca@York
 Open
Sept. 2025
Seneca@York
 Open
Jan. 2026
Seneca@York
 Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Independent musician  
  • Songwriter 

  • Business manager

  • Record producer 

  • Promoter of other artists 

Student Works and Experiences

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What Our Graduates Say

Taylor Kurta

Taylor Kurta

Graduate, Independent Music Production

Taylor is a self-taught guitar player and vocalist from Toronto. Realizing a passion and unique sound, she became entrenched in the musical arts and attended Seneca to develop her craft. In 2011, she was awarded a grant from FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) to produce her first demo CD called Wake Up.

Read Taylor's success story

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