<p>there is a school in Orlando, FL. it is called FULL SAIL. my cousin goes there. it is the most respected music business school in the industry. you get your bachelor's in 2 years, because you work on call (like producers and such do in the real world) and work with real rockstars. it was named one of the top music business schools in the country by ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE. in addition, it was also named in the top 5 by them for videogame development and film.</p>
<p>Not to disparage Full Sail specifically, but be advised that it is a for profit school, as opposed to most of the institutions discussed on this forum and CC in general, which are non profit educational institutions.</p>
<p>While Full Sail and others like it across various disciplines may well provide specific training (normally applied hands on or technical in nature) do not expect the same overall experience that one would get at a typical four year institution. For all intents and purposes, they are specific technical and trade programs.</p>
<p>Other aspects, including high level academics, broad spectrum of courses across numerous disciplines, and merit/talent/academic scholarships and grants will be sorely lacking. Financial aid is usually limited to federal/state sponsored programs.</p>
<p>Some of these schools provide excellent training and have great job placement rates, and others do not. Investigate fully. It can be the right choice for specific students.</p>
<p>Just remember you're comparing apples and oranges.</p>
<p>University of Denver DU</a> | Lamont School of Music | Jazz & Commercial Music Program | BM Commerical Music</p>
<p>i've been looking at Belmont University (last time I checked it, along with NYU, had the top programs in the country), and i'm also wanting to go into Music Business. i've just recently wondered about other schools offering this major, which aren't many. something i've noticed on this post is people suggesting schools with good separate Music and Business programs, this is all well and good, but not very helpful to myself, jackiebell, or others that have the same question. the Music Business major rarely has requirements of actually playing an instrument or singing.
just trying to help! :)</p>
<p>Not to stir things up Nat, but music business programs through a music school/conservatory do require you play an instrument. Belmont does if you are interested in music b via Belmont and not the Curb School at Belmont.</p>
<p>S is also looking at Music Bus/Industry studies. Am thinking if you want to avoid the music playing track, you can just minor is music and take business classes, but that is not my S' preference.</p>
<p>Still learning what is out there, so keep the suggestions/info coming!</p>
<p>Even though my D did not have an interest in the "business" end of music, most of the schools she auditioned at, initially looked at or read about did have this program and DID require their music business (and several variations on this name) major to be an accomplished enough musician to do the same audition as everyone else on their particular instrument. One exception to this was Syracuse University, which has kind of a 2 "track" (I don't mean that to sound negative, just couldn't think of a better word) system, one of which, the Bandier program, is audition-free.</p>
<p>OP,</p>
<p>if you're planning on staying in california (of which i'm highly biased, see my location under my SN), then university of southern california (USC) is the best. other than university of the pacific (UOP), it is one of the only schools on the west coast for the music industry major. i know because i had my heart set on USC for music biz for the longest time. i know their handbook/website/thornton classes by heart and their location in LA is going to be your best bet for job opportunities after college. and, no, it doesn't matter to USC what your main instrument is. and no, SF State would be a poor choice for music biz, unless you really love the city and just want to go to school there (which is cool, too).</p>
<p>incidentially, i got accepted to USC's music biz major, but turned it down in favor of the more hippie UC Berkeley. i've chosen to get a BA in music and an MA in biz. :)</p>
<p>James Madison University has a degree in Music Industry. Students choose either a recording or business emphasis, I believe. This is a BM in Music Industry, and students do have to audition on an instrument, and take the entire music major core, and well as private lessons on their instrument.</p>
<p>I think there are some Music Industry schools where one is not required to play a musical instrument. Check with each school directly to see the requirements.</p>
<p>Isn’t Full Sail a really expensive private school as well? I was looking into it for a while.</p>
<p>Also… Is Music Business what I would select to major for music production? I am still trying to select a college major…</p>
<p>I am considering music business, but I’m just wondering what other people that want to do music business are thinking of job wise, obviously pertaining to the music biz, when they get out of college.</p>
<p>Also, when you study music business at a, let’s say top 50, college, will you get a core background education or is it more geared towards like performance arts? Is it better to major in business and minor in music if you’re not sure of the whole music biz scene? (I’m not exactly sure what majors I should look into. I love music but don’t have the talent to do like performance arts type music. But academically, I am pretty strong, so I thought maybe the business side of music would be something I should do. Then again, I keep wavering because I’m not so sure what type of job will come out of that major.)</p>
<p>i’m considering USC for Music Industry BM</p>
<p>anybody give me their opinions and/or experiences? dont really want to go to the east coast since i like california so much, but they have NYU and berklee and all these other programs on the east coast it seems.</p>
<p>hi giltzer,</p>
<p>i just sent you a message, but i’m not sure how CC is doing their private message system now… so i never saw your email from earlier last month… let me know if you have any questions though!</p>
<p>cheers!</p>
<p>Son is attending Cal State Northridge in their Music Industry program. Quite hard to get into. He’s not real thrilled with the location but loves the classes and the proximity to LA/Hollywood music scene.</p>
<p>Here is a very good and very competitive but very rigorous program: [B.S</a>. Music Industry/MBA](<a href=“http://www.drexel.edu/catalog/dual/music-mba.htm]B.S”>Drexel University < Drexel University Catalog)</p>
<p>Son got admitted to the Music industry program with a 10,000/yr scholarship. It’s not quite enough to cover what we need covered, but he’s also waiting for Indiana U’s recorded arts and UT Austin’s new program. He’s gotten into Indiana U with an academic scholarship as well, but don’t know yet about RA. He auditioned for UT last month, so we are waiting to hear.</p>
<p>I am a music business major at NSU and I don’t really know what jobs and careers that will be available to me once I graduate. Does anyone know anything about anyone in music business? Perhaps someone you know has this degree, and what are they doing with it? I need ideas!</p>
<p>allstatesinger, there are a number of institutions with the abbreviation “NSU”, so I could not examine what might be available at your school.</p>
<p>I do suggest you consult the career office or MB department at your institution, as there is usually normally some type of info/contact list/industry specific publications for those in a specific major.</p>
<p>It’s all about networking. Here’s a couple of links that may help you find additonal resourses:</p>
<p>[MEIEA®</a> HOME PAGE](<a href=“http://www.meiea.org/]MEIEA®”>http://www.meiea.org/)
[Music</a> & Entertainment Industry Student Association | Home](<a href=“http://www.meisa.org/]Music”>http://www.meisa.org/)
[Online</a> Rolodex** This page will be constantly updated with contacts in the* music industry](<a href=“http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/uhameisa/rolodex.htm#professionals]Online”>http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/uhameisa/rolodex.htm#professionals)</p>
<p>Perhaps others here have more targeted suggestions for you.</p>
<p>I’m a passionate supporter of following one’s Muse, but also advocate at least knowing career prospects and employment strategies before going into a degree pursuit.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>NSU stands for Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Ok. Everyone has made me feel extraordinarily dumb for not picking a career before starting a major, but her’s my thinking.</p>
<p>I am great at music and music theory. I love singing and performing, but I do not aspire to move to New York, work in an extremely competitive environment, and live pay check to paycheck away from my family. So that throws out music performance for me. </p>
<p>Next is music education. In Oklahoma, there’s is not much money to be made teaching without a master’s degree, and i don’t plan on going to college for more than 4 years because I want to establish a job and a family. And i’m not that great with children, so that throws out music ed. for me. </p>
<p>Lastly there’s music business, which seems perfect for me, and the thought of studying this field for four years brings conclusions that I will make connections that will lead me to a job right? So I decided I’d chase my dream and doors would open for me. I’m in my 2nd semester now, and doors are still shut so i decided to persue even more research. All I’m asking is, do any of you know of doors that have opened for anyone else? Are there any businesses that I should contact? Are there any specific things I should do for a summer Job to build a better resume?</p>
<p>Allstatesinger----What particularly interests you in “music business”–
do you want to be an AR person, accounting, music production, intellectual property law?</p>
<p>I want to be involved in Advertising, promoting shows, music venues, helping with sound checks, filling in for singers, in a music based business, like a performing arts center or big theatre. That’s my best idea. Some people that know me say I should own my own business and open a theatre arts studio and teach private and group lessons in singing, acting, and dancing and put on mini productions with the kids as recitals. I have training in all of these fields. If all of this fails, i guess I work for a record or recording company, even though this is not really what my degree is for, because my first two years are basically the same as a music major. I take all of the theory classes, piano, voice, choir, etc. and the last two years are mostly business and economics courses. Does this sound right? i have a broad range of ideas because I’m having trouble narrowing it down. That’s why I’m asking you all for your ideas. Another drawback is that I’d like to work in the Tulsa area. Any summer job ideas? Should I perform this summer, or work behind the scenes? Or do i get business experience apart from music, like at a bank? I’m just not sure what is my best option.</p>