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MUSI 51
Introduction to Electronic Music · 3 units · used in 7 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course is an introduction to the use of keyboard controllers, hardware and software synthesizers and instruments, and sequencing and audio software to create music projects in a variety of styles. The course also includes basic studio techniques; an introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI); an introduction to basic historical developments in electronic music; and the creation of music/audio projects using basic electronic music hardware and software. Some prior music experience is recommended but not required.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCMUSI 51Introduction to Electronic MusicOpen1 section · 13 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 28700 · 01Open · 13
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”
What this course unlocks
De Anza courses that list MUSI 51 as a prerequisite.
Transfer pathways that use MUSI 51
ASSIST maps MUSI 51 to a requirement in 7 published pathways from De Anza College.
- Music, B.A./B.Mus.De Anza → UC Irvine
- Music (B.M)De Anza → CSU Fresno
- Music, B.A. - Music Industry Studies OptionDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
- Music, B.M. - Performance OptionDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
- Music, B.M. - Pedagogy (Pre-credential) OptionDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
- Music, B.A. - General OptionDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
- Music, B.M. - Composition OptionDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
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