Commercial Music Production Degree at SNU
Our Commercial Music Production Emphasis is unique in the region by offering a full music degree coupled with a broad exposure to the many “systems” of the music industry including audio engineering, producing, publishing, and songwriting. Our program is far more than just a technical degree.
We equip you with the broad knowledge base and skill set needed to pursue a career in the music industry. At SNU we work hard to prepare you for the continually changing face of music production technology by giving you early and frequent exposure to our fully equipped, on-campus recording studio. You will have opportunities to work in a variety of on-campus and off campus venues with individual students, student groups, and outside guest artists in actual hands-on recording/ sound engineering sessions.
Commercial Music Production Careers
When you graduate with your degree in commercial music production from SNU, you’ll have the preparation you need for a successful career in many professional pursuits such as:
- Performer
- Studio Musician
- Songwriter / Composer
- Recording Engineer
- Music Producer
- And many other career options
The Program
- Contains substantial music requirements with specific training on the instrument of your choice
- Offers broad exposure to the many systems of the music industry including engineering, producing, publishing and songwriting
- Prepares students to work with the latest recording technology
- Provides early and frequent exposure to our fully equipped commercial recording studio
- Presents an option to work and study in the heart of the recording industry with an internship in Nashville
The Professors
- Hold a wide range of musical expertise both inside and outside the music industry
- Bring extensive real-world music industry experience to the university setting
- Desire to see you succeed in the pursuit of your music career
The Preparation
- SNU graduates hold the knowledge to get great jobs or continue their education
- Our professors open up their circle of influence and network to help students land their dream jobs
- Each year more and more of our graduates are accepted into some of the finest graduate and professional schools in the country including Boston Conservatory, Southern Methodist University, University of Oklahoma and more.