<p>And sorry for the repetitiveness, but does anyone know of any colleges/ universities that offer a degree where you study the music industry from the business side? (but NOT as a musician)</p>
<p>I don't play an instrument nor can I read music. I don't have any past music experiences. So that can't be a prerequisite (as it is in many of the schools I've seen under a Music major).</p>
<p>A simple list would be much appreciated!</p>
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<p>Looking for a college where I can get schooling on the music industry's business side.</p>
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<p>I also want to add that I want to get into music production and learning the ins and outs of a studio. Any major that helps me in the aforementioned that doesn’t require students knowing how to play an instrument or audition would help!</p>
<p>You’re not highly likely to get a comprehensive “simple list” out of this group because as the name suggests, these threads in this category feature discussions by music majors or their families, so we’re all likely to be more familiar with programs that require musical capability.</p>
<p>But if you search the keyphrase “music industry major” and read all the returns, you may find the information you seek, from which you could make your own list. I think that may be the closest you come to what you’re asking for. Most of us just don’t know other programs that didn’t require playing an instrument, reading music, etc. That said, I believe other posters on the thread already told you about Northeastern and Syracuse, two for which I’ve seen a considerable amount of mention.</p>
<p>For music production, I think you might need to look specifically for audio engineering programs as opposed to music engineering or technology, the latter of which would give you precisely the training you’re seeking (in terms of studio practices) but which generally require, among other things, the capability to read and comprehend music notation and a the development of a very well-trained musical ear, with the ability to “hear” to a certain frequency that is higher than average and usually turns up (through training) in highly trained musicians. For example, in my son’s program (sorry, it requires an instrument, and then some, so it’s not on a list for you) the engineers also study technical ear training (in addition to music theory, musicology, etc. etc.) before they can graduate.</p>
<p>In recording arts/sound engineering, you will want to have a solid math and science background and aptitude, plus facility with computers, software and electronics. A good grasp of physics, computer programming and at a min. calc 1 usually go hand in hand with this type of study. It can be quite a different set of characteristics than those students interested in promotion/music biz per se.</p>
<p>Here’s an excerpt of the textbook on technical ear training at my son’s school, authored by the department chair. I am including it to help you evaluate whether you want to pursue music engineering:</p>
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<p>Do those ideas appeal to you – are you an avid listener? If so, google AES a violadad mentioned as they will have the most comprehensive list of those types of engineering programs. Good luck in your search. I know it’s a lot of work – it was for my son – but the good news is you will eventually find the right fit!</p>