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We’re highlighting the first ever issue of Rolling Stone which was published 53 years ago today! The cover featured singer-songwriter icon John Lennon, who would later have some of the most infamous photographs and vulnerable interviews with Rolling Stone, posing as a soldier at war in the film, How I Won the War. Founders of the popular media source Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason were inspired by the 1960’s rock and roll scene and spurred up the idea of creating a maga...zine symbolizing the current times. The first issue included a letter from Mr. Wenner to his readers reading, You’re probably wondering what we are trying to do. It’s hard to say: sort of a magazine and sort of a newspaper. The trade papers have become so inaccurate and irrelevant, and the fan magazines are an anachronism. Rolling Stone is not just about music, but also about the things and attitudes that the music embraces. We’ve been working quite hard on it and we hope you can dig it. We want to know some of your favorite covers featuring your favorite artists - comment below!

Members of our 2020 graduating class participated in a virtual round table talk with Dean Chris Kapica. Hear what they had to say after completing from an unexpected but memorable year!

In Dean Kapica’s recent Making Your EP class, special guest Mike Torres, an A&R Manager at Position Music and bass player, gave his assessment and professional review of Nana Kikuya’s newest EP. Click the link in our bio to learn more about his role as an A&R Manager and his full feedback for Nana!

Join us in an IG Live tomorrow at 1:00pm (PT)Our Dean and Drum Program Chair will be diving into topics such as music production, writing and composing music for television, and mapping your way in the industry. #musicschool #writersandcomposers #musictalks

CCM Program Chair Craig Pilo recently invited original film and TV composer Kristopher Carter, whose created theme music for highly successful movies such as, Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and Justice League, as a special guest in his Music Tech Lab class. Kristopher spoke on how music has the power to shape and create a certain feeling in scenes throughout a movie, and how he adjusts his work as a composer to meet the demands of the film. You too can experience classes like this in our 12-month Certificate in Songwriting & Music Production program send us a message for more info!

PSA We’re going live tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. (PDT) to answer all your questions about our NEW short-term programs that will be online this fall! Meet Dean Chris Kapica and learn how you can get started in music education this year. #musicschool #onlineclasses #vocalists #musicians #songwriters #musicproducers

New Music Video! Check out CCM bass student Konstantinos Siozos‘ @kostasplaysbass newest single Pirate Brother with his LA-based band, Burn Down Hollywood. To watch the full video and stay updated for more of their releases follow @burndownhollywood

CCM is introducing four short-term programs: three "Basics" programs for those with little to no experience and an "Emerging Artists" program for aspiring solo artists, songwriters, and producers preparing to start their careers. No experience necessary for any "Basics" program Online instruction at night Complete in only 7 weeks ... Early bird rates starting at $399 Sign up before 9/4 to receive the early bird rate! ccmla.edu/programs/short-term/

Pop Choir Part ll Hear the second a cappella arrangement and recording of last quarter’s Pop Choir covering Toxic by Britney Spears click the link in our bio to watch! #popchoir #arrangements #musicschool

We’re 1 month away from our fall application deadline. With one of the lowest tuition rates in L.A., you can still start a music education this year! Fill out an application at ccmla.edu/apply

Watch CCM Keyboard Instructor Alessandro Bertoni demonstrate left hand technique drill in this one-minute video.#keyboardskills #musiclessons #musicschool

In need of some Monday motivation? When asked what our instructors wished they knew when first starting their careers, all of them emphasized the importance of being a well-rounded and versatile musician in today’s constantly shifting industry. #mondaymotivation #musicschool

Music Technology III Lab allows students to refine their recording and production skills by collaborating with their peers to create original music. Watch our students from last quarter playing Home, an original song by Songwriting & Music Production student Nana Kikuya. Interested in learning more about what kinds of classes we offer? Leave your questions below or send us a message. #repost @nana.kazumi.official Home... Written & Composed by Nana Kazumi Vocal - @tiffanygalaviz , Nana Kazumi Guitar- Nana Kazumi Bass- @kostasplaysbass Drum- @tatabatera1 , @craigpilo Keyboard- Nana Kazumi, Dorian ~ Video Edied by Nana Kazumi ~ It was an assignment from @craigpilo class at @ccmcollegeofficial . It was really fun that we all sent their tracks and mix them together:) #singersongwriter #music See more