Preparatory Music Track
Colorado Springs Conservatory
Preparatory Music Production
This class builds on the fundamentals, offering a deeper dive into the world of modern production, focusing on sampling, drum design, advanced plugins, and the entire process of recording and mixing a release-ready album. Students in this class will be prepared to study engineering and/or production at the college level and gain experience in professional real-world settings by assisting with audio production at Conservatory events.
Preparatory Songwriting
For the more experienced songwriter, this class offers a chance to refine their abilities, advance their expression, and create more meaningful songs. With a focus on building a body of work, students can expect to create an album worth of songs over the course of the year, with opportunities to record their songs in the Conservatory’s recording studio.
Preparatory Composition
This class gives students the opportunity to build their knowledge of harmony and chord progressions, improve their writing for different instruments, and take on more ambitious projects such as scoring film and video game scenes and composing for ensembles. Students in this class will be prepared to study composition at the college level, including studying advanced music theory and building a portfolio of work.
Preparatory Ensemble
Ready to join the band? This performance-focused class gives students the opportunity to play with each other and with our mentors, who are seasoned pros themselves. This class provides a balance between the educational experience of rehearsal and the practical experience (and fun!) of performing in front of an audience. Preparatory Ensemble is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists, and includes music of many styles, including rock, indie, modern pop, and jazz standards. This class offers a multitude of performance opportunities both at the Conservatory and beyond, giving students the chance to play at venues throughout Colorado Springs.