Explore music technology with our 4-week classes in CCM’s new state-of-the-art Media Lab!

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Song Starters: Creative Sparks 💻 *Summer edition

Ages teens and adults | Prior music making experience recommended  

A focused 4-week course to help you generate new musical ideas and break through creative blocks. Using weekly prompts: chord progressions, sounds, and text, you’ll create song starters and receive feedback to develop your ideas.
You’ll leave with:

• A set of original musical ideas to continue developing
• A reliable process for generating new material
• Greater confidence in your creative workflow

Ideal for musicians ready to spark new ideas and build creative momentum. 

• Taught by Composition, Music Theory and Piano Instructor Manuel Garcia-Baro 
• Days and Times: Thursdays (July 16 – August 6, 4 weeks) , 7:00 – 8:30 pm (90 min)
• Location: CCM2 Media Lab (15 Junction Square Drive, Concord, two blocks from CCM.)
• Price: $198
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• Age Group(s): 13-18, Adult
• Ages: Teens and Adults
• Instructor: Manuel Garcia-Baro
• Instrument: music creation + production
• Semester: Summer
• Duration: 90 minutes, 4 weeks
• Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
• Start Date: July 16, 2026
• Cost: $198

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