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Sharpen your understanding of how the music business works.
The music industry emphasis will immerse you in a traditional music degree’s performance, theory, and interdisciplinary training while adding critical coursework needed to navigate the business world. You’ll explore the creative side of the industry through hands-on experience producing music live in the studio and composing original works—skills that complement your understanding of music industry ethics, contracts, copyright regulations, marketing techniques, and more. Whether your goal is to manage your own label, become a concert promoter, or produce the next hit track, you’ll be prepared to enter the complex and evolving music industry with the business acumen to succeed.
