Art School Programs and Courses

Music Programs

The best job opportunities for a career musician go to those who have a bachelor's degree, play a variety of instruments, and have a wide range of styles in their repertoires. Many private and public universities across the United States offer associate's and bachelor's degree programs in music. Some universities also offer master's and doctoral degrees. If you want a job teaching music at a college or university, you must hold an advanced degree. In order to teach music at a public elementary or secondary school, you need a degree in music education. Typical college courses include music theory, interpretation, composition, and conducting.

Making It in the Music Business

Of the 264,000 musicians counted in 2006, over 48% were self-employed and supplemented their income through other means. Religious organizations employed thirty-five percent of wage earning musicians in 2006. Music career options range from musician, singer, director, composer, and teacher to arranger (and, of course, rock star). For a steady, full-time job, look for positions with a symphony orchestra or a television and film production company.

The Art Institute of Vancouver (Burnaby location)

3264 Beta Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 4K4
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Sample programs:

  • Electronic Music

Boston University - Online

Earn your graduate degree in Music Education online with Boston University.
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Sample programs:

  • MA of Music in Music Education

Globe College - Oakdale

7166 10th Street North
Oakdale, MN 55128
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production

Minnesota School of Business - Brooklyn Center

5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production

Minnesota School of Business - Plymouth

1455 County Road 101 North
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production

Minnesota School of Business - Rochester

2521 Pennington Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production

Minnesota School of Business - Richfield/Bloomington

1401 West 76th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production

Minnesota School of Business - Shakopee

1200 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production

Minnesota School of Business - St. Cloud

1201 2nd Street South
Waite Park, MN 56387
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Sample programs:

  • Music Business Audio Production