The US School of Commercial Music offers a distance learning program at considerably less cost than on-campus learning. Students choose or create the program most suited to their musical goals and aspirations. In USSCM's Master Music at Home program, students major in their chosen instrument while focusing on other instruments as well. Since establishing a firm foundation is essential, home-study participants learn such things as entraining, harmony, instrumental technique and music theory. Diploma programs include performance, songwriting, arranging & orchestra and music production engineering. USSCM also offers certificate courses and suggests areas of concentration. Participating in school workshops and intensives complements the training.
The Master of Music Education program at Ohio University School of Music results in a distance learning degree for teachers who want to progress to a higher level along their professional path. Developing writing and research skills and learning about new methods and materials involved in teaching music are the focus of this program. Training takes place via distance learning, except for entrance and exit exams, plus two-week intensives during the summer for each of two years. Ohio University receives its accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Manhattan School of Music distance learning programs cover school grades from kindergarten to higher education. Manhattan also provides distance learning to a variety of community groups throughout the world. The school began to apply state-of-the-art videoconferencing technology to distance learning and musical performance in 1996. MSM's programs include music instruction, audition preparation and professional development, as well as a variety of interdisciplinary music courses. In 2010, MSM established its Global Conservatory to connect its faculty with groups and individuals around the world, for the purpose of delivering individual and group training, coaching and seminars.
Attend Boston's Berklee College of Music's Online School and complete a certificate program in any one or more of a range of topics, including theory, harmony & ear training, production, guitar and voice. The three categories of certificates are master, professional and specialist. Financial aid is available. Founded in 1945 by MIT-trained engineer Lawrence Berk, Berklee College of Music is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.