<p>Is it a good program to get into? And what's the job market like after college with it? Also is it just a program like pre-med where I'd need a different major?</p>
<p>Your question is too open to help you. Do you already play an instrument? Are you already really into music? What is your skill level and ability to work with others? Are you capable of building a network of musicians, producers, and technicians with the right training? A degree in music industry is like a business degree with a specific focus on the music industry. You’ll do better in that industry if you are one of them (a musician or technically competent in music) and you have excellent people and networking skills. If you don’t, then it’s just a degree on a piece of paper.</p>
<p>I don’t play an instrument but I sing and write. I’m very into music and the whole business. I looked on some websites and they said the ability to play an instrument is not a requirement for admission. I have good people skills but I’m positive that in college those good skills will turn into great skills.</p>
<p>I would like to know the answer to this too :)</p>
<p>@sunysharon I looked it into it a little and found that you can do things from promoting to financial work. So I plan on getting my MBA so hopefully if it doesn’t work out with the music I can still pursue a career in business. The music biz has always really been an interest of mine.</p>
<p>psuperson, what experience do you have in the music business?</p>
<p>No experience. I’m a rising senior in high school</p>
<p>Thank you. The reason I asked is because it is a tough field. For example, Drexel has a strong music industry program. They accepted something like 54 students into the program from more than 800 applicants. My son applied and was not accepted. He had been playing guitar for a few years and in a couple of ensembles. He had done some recording and worked a couple times with a band. His application was lacking in exeperience. The industry programs expect students to be very entrepreneurial in their approach. My basic point is that music is very competitive and you need to start building a resume.</p>
<p>Yeah I’ll definitely have to start getting into some of that stuff. Did your son find a different school that offered the major that he got accepted to? Do you know other good schools for it?</p>
<p>My son ended up at UMass Lowell for Sound Recording Technology. It is a better fit for him because he is interested in the technical side.</p>
<p>Here is a link for you to peruse.
[Schools</a> Of Rock: Music Business College Guide | Billboard.com](<a href=“Schools Of Rock: Music Business College Guide – Billboard”>Schools Of Rock: Music Business College Guide – Billboard)</p>
<p>psuperson, ah, then your instrument is your voice. That’s a great start. The reason I asked is that several posters over the last year wanted to major in music industry but they had no instrument (or vocal chops) so it seemed like a longer shot. Use your senior year to get more involved in ensembles. Even for voice there is a lot you can do … be in a band, join an a cappella group, arrange songs into a cappella arrangements, try out for the advanced choral groups, etc.</p>
<p>Excellent suggestion, Snowflake.</p>