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Certificate in Independent Songwriting & Performance

Canada

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What will I learn?

In this eight-month certificate program, your studies will focus on lyric and songwriting, studio preparation, performance, vocal skills, music theory and practice. The program offers basic training in technical and business skills essential to establishing your presence in the marketplace. You will experience hands-on learning through private and traditional classroom lessons led by working professionals in the industries.

In your last semester, you will receive mentoring to complete and showcase a recording project that will be evaluated by the panel of faculty members. The evaluation will assist with your entrance into the music industry.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Songwriting
Ear training
Vocal and performance

Basic business knowledge

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

Performance
Production
Music distribution

Pathways

As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Communication, Art & Design

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (8 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$21,655.00 (13,13,300) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Seneca@York Campus

70 The Pond Road,

TORONTO,

Ontario (ON),

M3J 3M6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Music performance video

English Requirements

CAEL CE and CAEL online: Minimum 60

Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): Minimum 169 with no skill below 162

Duolingo: Minimum score 105 to 110

IELTS Academic: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5

PTE Academic: Minimum score 58

TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition): Minimum 80 with no skill below 20

TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered: No skill below 20

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Seneca Polytechnic

Students at Seneca will enjoy a fantastic balance between outstanding academic opportunities and recreational activities.

  • Modern polytechnic with campuses across cosmopolitan Toronto
  • Wide range of study options and qualification levels
  • Engaging and caring support services for every need
  • Respected, passionate, and experienced faculty