Learning From Experience: Seven Pieces of Advice CPD Coaches Wish They Had Early-On

Written by Jessica Skinner ’26

Not everything will go according to plan.
CPD career coaches know this firsthand from their journeys.

“I didn’t have an idea of what I wanted to do until senior year of college. Then, when I …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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A Roaring Success: Fall 2025 Career and Graduate School Expo Recap

Written by Esther Ouyang ’26

On Tuesday, September 16th, LMU’s Career and Professional Development (CPD) Office hosted its Fall 2025 Career and Graduate School Expo, bringing together more than 300 students and alumni with nearly 100 employers and graduate programs. …

By Giuliana Berman, B.A
Giuliana Berman, B.A Events and Promotions Coordinator
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Career Roadmap

Whether you’re just starting your college journey or preparing to launch your career, this roadmap will help you navigate your professional development during your time at LMU. It outlines key steps to take—from self-discovery and engagement to career readiness and …

By Naomi Shibley, M.S.
Naomi Shibley, M.S. Associate Director for Business Professions and Employer Engagement
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This gallery highlights the incredible organizations where LMU students and alumni are launching their careers. From internships to full-time roles, …

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Seeking a job or internship can be a challenging but rewarding process, and having helpful resources can make all the …

Resume and Cover Letter Support

Career and Professional Development plays a crucial role in guiding students towards success in the job market. Resume and cover …

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LinkedIn Learning

Monetizing Podcasts

Taught by Danny Ozment
If you’re interested in producing your own podcast, you need compelling content. A good story helps engage your audience—but it…

Microphone Techniques: Essentials

Taught by Bill Gibson
Everyone who works with recorded audio and music needs to know how to work a mic. You should also be…

Audio Techniques for Film, Video, and Multimedia

Taught by Scott Hirsch
After spending nearly two decades as a professional audio engineer, Scott Hirsch has amassed a collection of insider tips and…

The Songwriter’s Toolkit: Learning from the Masters

Taught by Julian Velard
There’s a logical underpinning to most great pop tunes. In this course, musician Julian Velard digs into this logic, pulling…

The Songwriting Process

Taught by Cliff Goldmacher
Songwriting is a craft that requires creativity and discipline. By adopting a regular process, you can set yourself up for…

Promoting Your Podcast

Taught by Danny Ozment
Have an idea for a podcast? Wondering how you launch a successful podcast? In this course, Danny Ozment shows how…

Producing Spatial Audio in Dolby Atmos, Binaural, and Surround

Taught by Nate Mars
Dolby Atmos opens up whole new dimensions of creativity for your sound mixing projects, whether you’re working with film and…

Releasing Music on Digital Streaming Platforms

Taught by Mike Warner
Have you just completed writing and recording a song, or maybe an entire album? Congrats! So… Now what? How do…

Releasing and Promoting Your Music

Taught by Evan Sutton
One of the biggest issues faced by musical artists is how to get people to hear and purchase their music.…

Writing Great Lyrics

Taught by Cliff Goldmacher
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing song lyrics, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe…

Grammy Award-Winning Producer Tricky Stewart (Thirty Minute Mentors)

Taught by Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
Tricky Stewart is a five-time Grammy Award-winning producer and the guiding force behind more than 50 million records sold. The…

Recording Sessions in Pro Tools

Taught by Mikaelin Bluespruce
Think of one of your favorite songs of all time. Ever wondered how it was actually recorded? Did you know…

John Patitucci: Electric Bass Complete

Taught by John Patitucci
Explore the electric bass with master bassist John Patitucci. In this course, you can learn right- and left-hand exercises, drills…

Logic Pro: Producing Electronic Music

Taught by Nate Mars
Electronic music is an umbrella term for a wide variety of genres and sounds, from ambient, dub, acid house, trap,…

31 Music Business Tips for Songwriters

Taught by Cliff Goldmacher
Build your songwriting business. Get a month’s worth of daily tips to help you kick start your songwriting business with…

Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist

Taught by Tom Dempsey
Learn music theory as it applies to the modern electric and acoustic guitar. In this course, adapted from Guy Capuzzo’s…

Learning Audacity

Taught by Garrick Chow
Audacity is a free, open-source, multitrack audio editing application that can be used to record live audio, edit sound files,…

Carter Beauford: Under the Table and Drumming

Taught by Carter Beauford
Learn drumming from a world-class musician. Carter Beauford, world-famous drummer for the Dave Matthews Band, performs along with the rhythm…

One Minute Motivational Tips for Songwriters

Taught by Cliff Goldmacher
Songwriters sometimes encounter creative roadblocks. Even the most passionate musicians can get discouraged. In this course, Cliff Goldmacher offers a…

Producing Podcasts

Taught by Danny Ozment
Want to share your message with the world? Why not start your own podcast? Podcasts are more popular than ever,…

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Phone
310.338.2871
Address

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Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
Von der Ahe, Suite 135
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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