Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur Program
Instrumentalists, singers, songwriters, rappers, DJs and producers learn the entire process of creating their own project—from writing and recording to marketing, publicity, website design and final release. This program is designed to equip musicians with the various skills needed to independently write, record and market their original material.
CertificateAudio Engineering
Through hands-on instruction, students learn the fundamentals of audio and how to record, edit, and mix music using industry standard digital audio workstations and audio equipment.
CertificateBass Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Bass. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance.
CertificateBass Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Bass), developing professional performance abilities in contemporary commercial music styles as a bassist through advanced studies in electric, upright and synth bass technique, reading, ensemble, tone production and live performance workshops, plus studio production and business skills.
Associate's DegreeComposition (Scoring for Visual Media)
The Bachelor of Music in Composition (Scoring for Visual Media) provides a complete educational foundation that prepares students for careers as soundtrack composers, arrangers, orchestrators, editors and copyists for film, TV, animation and video games.
Bachelor's DegreeDrum Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Drums. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, the program is centered on Reading, Technique and Performance, providing a broad foundation of knowledge and practical experience.
CertificateDrum Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Drum), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble drumset performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble and live performance workshops, plus studio production and business skills.
Associate's DegreeElectronic Music Production
A two-quarter, 30-unit program created to provide students with education and practical training sufficient to create a foundation for a career as an electronic music producer in the contemporary music and entertainment industry.
CertificateGuitar Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Guitar. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance.
CertificateGuitar Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Guitar), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble guitar performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble and live performance workshops, plus studio production and business skills.
Associate's DegreeIndependent Artist Development
Instrumentalists, singers, songwriters, rappers, DJs and producers learn the entire process of creating their own project—from writing and recording to marketing, publicity, website design and final release. This program is designed to equip musicians with the various skills needed to independently write, record and market their original material.
CertificateKeyboard Technology (Performance Track)
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Keyboard Technology. MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance. The Performance Track allows students to receive a heavier emphasis on live performance skills.
CertificateKeyboard Technology (Performance Track)
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Keyboard Technology), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble keyboard performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble and live performance workshops, plus studio production and business skills.
Associate's DegreeLive Music Event Production
MI's certificate in Live Music Event Production offers students an opportunity to learn about and gain experience working on the production side of live music shows and other live events, learning hands-on in workshops and live show scenarios. Students also learn about legal and contractual obligations, which comprise the business of the live entertainment industry.
CertificateMusic Business
For those seeking non-performance careers in the music industry, this program provides the knowledge and practical skills needed for entry-level positions at record labels, marketing and personal artist management firms, or music industry companies specializing in music publishing and licensing, A&R, entertainment law, live concert touring and more.
CertificateMusic Business
The Associate of Science in Music Business provides extensive knowledge, experience, and practical skills needed for a professional business career in the contemporary music industry, applicable to entry-level employment, entrepreneurship, and managing a career as an independent/performing artist.
Associate's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Bass
A one-year graduate degree combining advanced performance training with additional study in traditional and contemporary disciplines, requiring a written thesis and graduate recital. Students further their performance expertise on Electric Bass.
Master's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Bass
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in the Bass as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Drums
A one-year graduate degree combining advanced performance training with additional study in traditional and contemporary disciplines, requiring a written thesis and graduate recital. Students further their performance expertise on Drums.
Master's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Drums
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in Drums as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Guitar
A one-year graduate degree combining advanced performance training with additional study in traditional and contemporary disciplines, requiring a written thesis and graduate recital. Students further their performance expertise on Guitar.
Master's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Guitar
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in the Guitar as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Keyboard
A one-year graduate degree combining advanced performance training with additional study in traditional and contemporary disciplines, requiring a written thesis and graduate recital. Students further their performance expertise on Keyboard.
Master's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Keyboard
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in Keyboard as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Saxophone
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in the Saxophone as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Trombone
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in the Trombone as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Trumpet
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in the Trumpet as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Vocal
A one-year graduate degree combining advanced performance training with additional study in traditional and contemporary disciplines, requiring a written thesis and graduate recital. Students further their performance expertise on Vocals.
Master's DegreePerformance (Contemporary Styles) - Vocal
The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting and recording. Students attain expertise in Vocal as their major instrument.
Bachelor's DegreeSaxophone Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Saxophone. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance.
CertificateSaxophone Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Saxophone), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble saxophone performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble, transposing and performing 'by ear,' the contemporary horn section, and live performance workshops.
Associate's DegreeSongwriting
With this intensive program, students learn practical training sufficient to create a foundation for a career as a professional songwriter in the contemporary music and entertainment industry. The program is centered on Harmony and Theory, Lyric Writing, Songwriting, Keyboard essentials and Recording and Production.
CertificateSongwriting & Production
The Bachelor of Music in Songwriting & Production is designed to prepare students for careers as songwriters in today's modern music industry. Graduates are able to write and produce their own music, while also gaining the skills to write music for other artists or for TV, film and commercial placement.
Bachelor's DegreeStudio Recording
A 4-quarter, 60-unit program that gives audio recording engineers and producers the opportunity to work in professional recording studios and audio recording scenarios while learning all phases of music recording, with hands-on projects in individual and team exercises designed to build a strong, fundamental understanding of the recording process.
CertificateStudio Recording
The Associate of Science in Studio Recording offers audio recording engineers and producers the opportunity to work in professional recording studios and audio recording scenarios. Using industry relevant equipment in a number of studio and production spaces, students learn all phases of music recording, with hands-on projects designed to build a mastery of the recording process.
Associate's DegreeTrombone Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Trombone. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance.
CertificateTrombone Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Trombone), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble trombone performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble, the contemporary horn section, and live performance workshops.
Associate's DegreeTrumpet Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Trumpet. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance.
CertificateTrumpet Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Trumpet), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble trumpet performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble, the contemporary horn section, and live performance workshops.
Associate's DegreeVocal Performance
A Certificate in MI's Performance Studies program for Vocal. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance.
CertificateVocal Performance
An Associate of Arts in Performance (Vocal), developing professional performance abilities as both a solo and ensemble vocal performer through advanced studies in technique, reading, ensemble and live performance workshops, plus studio production and business skills.
Associate's Degree