A Hands-On Degree To Unlock Careers in Music Production and the Music Industry

The music industry requires talented groups of creators and entrepreneurs to make it all happen — from a single song, album or movie soundtrack, a mastery of music production and music business is required.

Music producers and songwriters, audio engineers and artists use music technology and studios to create, record and mix memorable songs. From there, artists build business partnerships with managers, labels, music publishers, marketers, music supervisors, music distributors and booking agents to build and expand their fan base on a global scale. The music production and recording industry (MRPI) program at Ohio University prepares aspiring creators and business-focused creatives with the essential skills to navigate the ever-changing music industry.

Careers in Music Production and Recording

Thanks to the relevant skills and industry knowledge you’ll gain in the music production and recording industry program, you’ll be able to find jobs in the music recording industry for a variety of different roles, like:

• Music artist
• Artist manager
• Booking agent
• Music supervisor

• Sound designer
• Concert promoter
• Marketing director
• Studio engineer

• Music producer
• Tour manager
• Music publicist

Post-Grad Opportunities for Music Production and Recording Industry Majors

OHIO music production and recording majors almost universally find success in the job market shortly after graduating. With over four decades of alumni in the in the music industry, we have a highly engaged alumni network in entertainment centers such as LA, NYC, Nashville, Austin, Chicago and Atlanta.

Alumni have become highly successful artists in their own right, earning Grammy nominations and scoring gold records. OHIO MRPI alums have gone on to work for innumerable music companies, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, BMI, CMA, ASCAP and much more — and many of our graduates have worked with several major and emerging artists including Lil Nas X, The Jonas Brothers, Metallica, Killer Mike, Tones and I, Avenged Sevenfold, Young The Giant and much more.

If you want to take an even deeper dive into the media arts industry, our master’s degree in media arts and studies could be right for you. This graduate program is the perfect choice for future researchers or as a stepping stone to a degree in doctoral studies in a related field.

Practice and Access Resources at OHIO’s Audio Facilities

Ohio University has all the equipment you need to practice your skills and record music of your very own at our state-of-the-art audio facilities! Students can check out RTVC 329, our sound recording studio, or RTVC 315, our mixing and mastering studio, for a few examples.

Why Choose a Music Production and Recording Degree?

For many of us, music is an essential part of life. If you want to learn the industry of producing and promoting music and how it makes its way from the studio to fans, this degree is right for you.

The bachelor’s program for music production and recording industry allows you to explore all the fundamental aspects of the modern music industry and develop essential skills and connections for your career. Not only will you discover how music is produced in the studio, but you'll also learn the business side of things: how the music industry works. This degree empowers your future career, leading to a plethora of opportunities and jobs in the music industry. You can also develop in other areas such as live event production, concert booking and promotion, artist development and music licensing.

It’s a versatile degree overall, designed for artists and non-artists alike, with an aim to prepare future professionals for the music industry. And, thanks to OHIO’s commitment to experiential learning, you’ll graduate with confidence and applicable skills, perfect for building your pathway into the music industry.

Student Support Resources for Music Production Majors

The OHIO School of Media Arts and Studies helps all its students, including music production majors, with scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and success advisors. Every student is assigned a success advisor whose sole job is to make sure you meet your educational goals on time and graduate in four years.

But your major’s professors will also help you strive for your goals — and succeed! — throughout the program. Our MPRI faculty have decades of collective industry experience, so they’re the best experts to talk to when you need project inspiration, internship connections or anything else.

You’ll also find organizations, like professional groups and clubs at Ohio University. Whether you’re looking for scholastic or social support, there’s plenty to be found as a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the music production and recording industry. 

Harris Student Support Center

The OHIO Experience for Music Production Majors

MPRI majors quickly find that the OHIO experience is all about getting into the thick of things. With our music production and recording industry program, you’ll start learning the ins and outs of music production, recording, marketing and so much more beginning in your freshman year instead of later in your education.

The above-mentioned support resources, combined with access to recording studios and other technology, enable you to immediately apply what you’ve learned in the classroom. For students who are tired of sitting still or only learning what’s in the textbook, studying at Ohio University will be a breath of fresh air and an energizing experience for the mind.

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