Innovation across an unrivaled diversity of styles is a hallmark of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, where musicians are empowered to expand the boundaries of received practice and to …

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Qualitatively different from conventional music conservatories, technical excellence is only one part of the story, as The Herb Alpert School of Music seeks to empower students as complete makers of …

CalArts offers various undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs that are related to and combine music, art, dance, film, animation, theater, and writing. Students receive intensive professional …

The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts offers rigorous training in an unrivaled variety of musical styles and cultures.

The campus will be closed for winter break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, 2026. We will resume normal operations on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

2-Year Program The MFA Program in Music is designed to enable students to acquire the multiple skillsets that will empower them to stake out their own, unique, career pathways to success. The …

While the foundation of a CalArts education is rooted in rigorous artmaking, critical thinking, and faculty mentorship, there’s a little magic that happens in our multidisciplinary environment that sets us apart …

Our spaces encourage students to explore new ideas, experiment with different styles, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across various musical genres and artistic fields. Christened in the …

The campus will be closed for winter break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, 2026. We will resume normal operations on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.