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What education qualifications do you need to get a career in the music industry? What kind of experience will your potential employers want to see on your resume? Find out.
Apply to Music School
Music industry related degrees can be hard to come by, and good programs are even fewer and further between. Before you devote your time and money to a music degree program, learn what to look for so you'll come out with the best education possible under your belt.
University of Hertfordshire Music Management Degree Program
University of Hertfordshire launched their Music and Entertainment Industry Management degree in 2006 with a focus on training entrepreneurs who have both a deep knowledge of basic business skills and specialized understanding of the rather unique world of the music business. It boasts the most varied music business curriculum in the UK and draws students from around the world.
Ferris State University Music Management Degree Program
Ferris State University's Music Management degree program is designed to train students to be ready to take on many different roles on the business side of the music industry. Find out if this degree program could be right for you.
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago offers hands out experience for budding music industry pros. Their faculty is award winning and the location offers tons of opportunities for students to get their hands dirty in the real world. Find out if this could be the school for you.
Q&A with Berklee Student Juan Chavez
Juan Chavez shares a little bit about life as a Berklee College of Music student and his accomplished salsa band, Dile.
Q&A with Berklee Alum Erin Copeland
Are you wondering what a music degree could do for you? Get the lowdown from someone who has been there - a grad from one of the top music school.
NYU Steinhardt Department of Music
Interested in a music or music business degree? Then the Steinhardt School at NYU may be the place for you. Get the lowdown on what the school has to offer and how you can get a chance to study there.
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is one of the oldest and most respected music degree programs in the world. Discover what is on offer at this Boston based school and see if this college could be part of making your musical aspirations come true.
Music Management at Berklee
Berklee University offers a top notch degree in Music Business and Music Management. If you're serious about getting a job at a Big Four major label, this is the place to start.

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