1. PREPARED PIECE
   Prepare one (1) selection in a style you are comfortable with (3-5 minutes in length). The piece should showcase your musical interest, proficiency on the instrument, and musicianship. Although not required, your piece may include improvisation.
2. SCALES
   Play a minimum of three (3) scales from the following options (two octaves, quarter note = 80 BPM):
   – Major
   – Minor (natural, harmonic, or melodic)
   – Whole Tone
   – Phrygian or Mixolydian
3. TIME/STYLES
   Choose two different styles (funk, rock, jazz, latin, hip hop, etc.) and provide examples of a consistent, repeating pattern (with a click or loop) without deviating/embellishing for 60 seconds. (Note: example #1 – 75 BPM; example #2 – 130 BPM)
4. BLUES – Demonstrate your ability to play over a I-IV-V blues progression (minimum of three (3) choruses, in a key of your choosing.
5. READING
   Example #1: Rhythmic reading. (Note: quarter note tempo = 65 BPM, with click)
   Example #2: Chord Chart– choose any style, play through at least two times, creating a bass line consistent with your chosen style (quarter note tempo = 117 BPM, with click)
6. RECOMMENDED: TECHNIQUES *OPTIONAL
   Demonstrate any of the following techniques you may be familiar with. For each, play at least 16 bars without fills or embellishments in steady time.
   – Slap/pop
   – Pick playing
   – Harmonics/false harmonics
   – Chords
   – Two-hand tapping

LIVE AUDITION requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form.

1. 12 major scales
2. 12 minor scales.
3. Perform one of the following jazz heads: (play the melody once, solo over the form at least once, then play the head out)
4. – Anthropology
   – Confirmation
   – Donna Lee
   – Scrapple from the Apple
   – Ornithology[RECOMMENDED]: ORIGINAL COMPOSITION *OPTIONAL
   Perform a classical etude (Approximately 2:30 in length)

LIVE AUDITION requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form.

1. General Admissions Requirements
2. A video demonstrating one (1) example of ensemble playing either with a live band or a minus-one play-along track (2 – 5 minutes)
3. A video example demonstrating the following rudiments:
   • Paradiddle
   • Hand to hand flams
   • Open double stroke roll
   • Closed or buzz roll
4. A video example demonstrating your sight reading ability: Please record yourself reading one (1) of the following examples below. Please mind the tempo markings for examples 1 and 2. The tempo for example 3 is based on your ability.
   • Reading Example 1
   • Reading Example 2
   • Reading Example 3

LIVE AUDITION requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form.

1. SCALES
   — Play a B minor pentatonic scale, ascending and descending, in any position, using all six strings. Tempo: 8th notes at 60 BPM.
   — Play an A major scale, ascending and descending, in any position, using all six strings. Tempo: 8th notes at 60 BPM.
   — Play an G Dorian scale, ascending and descending, in any position, using all six strings. Tempo: 8th notes at 60 BPM.CHORDS&READING Play all of the following reading examples
   — Play Ex. 1 using only first-position (open) chords. Tempo: 76 BPM
   — Play Ex. 2 using only barre chords. Tempo: 80 BPM
   — Play Ex. 3. Tempo: 72 BPMRHYTHM GUITAR— Play a 12-bar blues in the key of G, twice through, with a straight-8th feel. Tempo: 92 BPM.LEAD GUITAR— Solo over this 12-bar blues track in the key of A, using minor pentatonic scales and/or blues scales.
   — Play a solo piece of any genre that showcases your musical interest and performance capabilities.

LIVE AUDITION requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form.

1. PREPARED PIECE
   This prepared selection should be an example of your best playing in a style that you enjoy and are most comfortable with, and should demonstrate your proficiency on the instrument. Your prepared piece can be a solo, an ensemble, or play-along to a backing track. If you are playing with other musicians, you must play the melody and solo in addition to accompanying. Please introduce the title, composer and style of the piece in your application (5 minutes maximum).
   NOTE: No original pieces in this section (See below).
2. SCALES
   Perform the following scales at a tempo of 120 BPM, two octaves up and down, hands together:
   -C major, B major and Bb major
   -F natural minor
   -Chromatic scale starting on any note
3. TECHNIQUE
   Perform the following:
   -2 Short Czerny Excerpts (quarter note tempo ~80 BPM)
   -Rhythmic Chart Excerpt (quarter note tempo ~160 BPM)
4. READING
   Select one (1) of the examples below:
   -Excerpt from John Legend’s “PDA” – Groove/comp in the verse section
   -Bach’s “Little Prelude” BWV 939
   -Excerpt from “What a Difference a Day Made;” Melody with chordal accompaniment, any style
5. [RECOMMENDED]: ORIGINAL COMPOSITION *OPTIONAL
   Submit an original composition. This may be submitted in audio or video format. Include a lead sheet or score if possible, lyrics if applicable, and any other information you want to include about your piece.

LIVE AUDITION requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form.

1. Video #1: Perform one (1) of the following songs:
   –Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
   –Fly Me To The Moon – American Jazz Standard
2. Video #2: Perform any song of your choice (2 – 5 minutes).
3. • The Admissions Committee is looking for live performances giving the committee a sense of what would be heard in a live audition setting.
   • Applicants may accompany themselves, utilize an instrumentalist, or sing to a backing track. It is imperative you can be seen and heard at the best possible quality.
   • Your videos must not be produced, edited, or be given any effects. Overly produced videos will not be evaluated.
   • Applicants may not utilize any pitch correction (auto-tune) of any kind, and should utilize minimal production (reverb/effects).

   Sheet music resources — http://www.sheetmusicplus.com

LIVE AUDITION requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form.

As part of the online Admissions Application, applicants to the Music Producing & Recording major must upload the following minimum entry requirements:

Minimum of three (3) audio tracks that you have recorded, as producer/engineer (you may be the artists, also). Tracks must be between 2:00 – 5:00 in length.

Written explanation of your involvement with each track, the tools used, and the challenges you faced.  (150 words minimum, but all detail is welcomed.)

A written description of a) your computer skills, and b) any music skills/experience (150 words minimum, but all detail is welcomed.).

A written description of the goals you wish to achieve after graduating from LACM’s Music Producing & Recording program.

LIVE AUDITION

Live audition requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be showcasing your materials for critique and feedback from the department. Please come prepared with the following:

• Please submit your audio tracks and written requirements PRIOR to the audition. Please submit this requirement through the online application. If you have already submitted the online application, please email attachments to [email protected].
• We also recommend that all students bring their audio tracks on a thumb drive or hard drive to the audition. 

As part of the Admissions Application applicants must upload the following minimum entry requirements:

1. Audio examples of three (3) compositions that you have created and recorded (1:00 – 5:00 in length).
2. Written explanation of your involvement in each of your compositions (150 minimum).
3. A written description of your computer skills and prior studio/music experience (150 minimum)

LIVE AUDITION

Live audition requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be showcasing your materials for critique and feedback from the department. Please come prepared with the following:

• Please submit your audio tracks and written requirements PRIOR to the audition. Please submit this requirement through the online application. If you have already submitted the online application, please email attachments to [email protected].
• We also recommend that all students bring their audio tracks on a thumb drive or hard drive to the audition. 

General Admissions Requirements

Short Answer Submission:

Choose one (1) question from the following and write a detailed response (500 – 750 words):

1. 1. How has the music industry changed for both artists and music consumers from 1980 to current day?
   2. What trends could be predicted for the next five years for the state of the music industry?
   3. What are the most important factors for success for a new songwriter and/or artist breaking into today’s music industry?

Short Video Performance

Please upload a one (1) minute video of you performing on your primary instrument any cover song of your choice. The video must showcase basic musical abilities and should demonstrate your musical strengths. Your primary instrument may be voice, piano, guitar, etc.

LIVE AUDITION

Live audition requirements are the same as seen above, except you will be performing live instead of in a video form. Please come prepared with the following:

1. Please submit your Short Answer PRIOR to the audition. Please submit this requirement through the online application. If you have already submitted the online application, please email a PDF to [email protected].
2. Please bring your musical instrument(s) that you will be performing with *if applicable. (Only keyboards will be provided by the school)
3. If you are performing your song over an audio track, please come prepared with the track downloaded and ready to play on your device.

1. AUDITION VIDEO: Applicants must submit two (2) original songs showcasing basic accompanying instrumental/vocal proficiencies in video form. These can be co-writes, and if so, please explain your contribution to each song (i.e. lyrics, melody, hook, etc.)
2. LYRIC SHEETS: Applicants must submit lyrics for each of the two (2) original songs shown in the audition videos

[RECOMMENDED]: *OPTIONAL
Submit an audio sample of a completely original song concept (at least 0:45 in length). Include a short summary of the song elements: lyrics, song concept, production, etc.
Please Note:

• The Admissions Committee is looking for live performances giving the committee a sense of what would be heard in a live audition setting.
• Applicants must accompany themselves utilize a melodic instrument. It is imperative you can be seen and heard at the best possible quality.
• Your videos must not be produced, edited, or be given any effects. Overly produced videos will not be evaluated.
• Applicants may not utilize any pitch correction (auto-tune) of any kind, and should utilize minimal production (reverb/effects).

LIVE AUDITION

Live audition requirements are the same as seen above, except your songs will be performed live instead of in a video form. Please come prepared with the following:

1. Please bring the musical instrument(s) that you will be accompanying yourself with. (Only keyboards will be provided by the school)
2. Please bring printed out lyric sheets for each song you will be performing.