A graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies will allow you to create your own program to better align with your interests and career path. Musicians increasingly need knowledge and skills in a number of different areas to succeed and this program provides considerable flexibility in choosing coursework across a number of disciplines.

Your personalized education plan will include core courses in music business, music technology, and genre analysis, as well as additional electives in songwriting and film scoring. You will also complete a culminating experience project that will span two courses, where you will work with a faculty advisor on a project that is rigorous and relevant to your career goals.

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• Develop a strategy for creating a sustainable music career, pursuing multiple revenue streams within the music industry, creating a livable income
• Leverage best practices within the music business, empowering you to effectively navigate the industry while conducting yourself with professionalism
• Deepen your understanding of your musicality and art through analysis and practice
• Develop a strong personal brand with a clear vision and message
• Hone the music production and recording skills necessary to work in today’s industry
• Use hardware and software instruments to record, edit, mix, and master music
• Apply effective promotion and marketing strategies for the music industry
• Synthesize knowledge and skills in music theory, music production, and music business in a culminating experience