5/3/11

Degrees Needed to Become a Music Producer

  • Bachelor of Music

    • Completing a traditional undergraduate bachelor degree allows many musicians to make the transition into production. One example is arranger, composer and performer Ryan Cayabyab, who obtained his bachelor of music degree at the University of the Philippines. For about 20 years, Cayabyab taught at the university's Department of Composition and Music Theory, and he also has racked up numerous professional credits -- including 11 film scores.

    Musical Instruments

    Music Business

    • Not all degrees revolve around musical knowledge. Experience-based education has become more popular, as New York University recognized in November 2010 when the institution appointed hip-hop entrepreneur, producer and performer Swizz Beatz as its first resident artist. Beatz plans to mentor students through techniques such as group lectures and songwriting critiques. In this role, Beatz hopes to show his students how to succeed as creative entrepreneurs in the music industry.

    Record Production

    Sound Engineering

    • Many colleges also offer classes geared to students' vocational priorities, of which sound engineering is one example. This rationale motivated Sir George Martin to raise funds for a multipurpose cultural center on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, where he produced numerous post-Beatles records. By offering audio engineering and lighting degrees, Martin expected to provide students with a practical means of making a living as residents struggled to rebuild after a 1995 volcanic eruption.

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