While the primary area of specialization may vary, comprehensive coursework in the study of music theory, ear-training, keyboard proficiency, music history, arranging, conducting, audio production and business relations serves as an integral part of both programs.

Unlike other Bachelor of Music programs, Musicians Institute’s curriculum includes in-depth study of both traditional and contemporary techniques relating to performance, songwriting, composition, and songwriting and production. We welcome student musicians interested in a wide variety of styles, our goal being to prepare all graduates for successfully navigating the ever-changing environment that is today’s music industry.

The Bachelor of Songwriting and Production at Musicians Institute is designed to create versatile and functioning songwriters in today’s modern music industry.

Musicians Institute offers many opportunities for scholarships in all of our programs.

Entry Requirements

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Learning Outcomes

Compose and arrange within various genres of contemporary music including: Pop, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues/Funk, Latin, Jazz, and Country while exhibiting stylistic authenticity, lyric-writing ability and originality.
Demonstrate comprehensive technical, reading and performing abilities as they pertain to the aforementioned styles within the specified area of instrumental concentration.
Demonstrate proper application of audio production techniques including: microphone placement, live tracking, audio-editing, mixing and mastering along with showcasing leadership skills as applied to problem solving within a recording studio environment.
Demonstrate substantive knowledge within supportive areas including: music history, theory and composition (traditional and contemporary), arranging, conducting (traditional and contemporary), ear-training, keyboard and guitar proficiency.
Demonstrate technological proficiency within the areas of music notation, recording, performance and music business.
Exhibit personal and artistic growth and leadership skills as a team-oriented songwriter and producer of contemporary musical styles along with the ability to further develop an organizational foundation for well-rounded self-study

Major Courses

Private Lesson

Songwriting

Compositional Style and Analysis

Lyric Writing

Contemporary Arranging

Vocal Technique for Songwriters

Guitar Harmony for Songwriters

Vocal Arranging

Sophomore Recital

Senior Portfolio Project

Music Courses

Keyboard Harmony for Songwriting

Studio Production and Mixing

Music History

Musical Directing/Conducting

Secondary Applied Lessons

Business of Composing

Production Music for Visual Media

Sibelius Notation

Logic

ProTools

Musicianship

Harmony & Theory

Ear Training

Keyboard Proficiency

Composers Ensemble

Careers

In addition to the many general music-related classes and electives offered at MI, the Bachelor of Music Program provides grads with the essential knowledge and skills that lead to such career options as:

Performer
Accompanist (studio Or Live)
Arranger
Band Member
Sound Designer
Film/tv Composer
Songwriter
Music Director
Transcriber
Orchestrator
Recording Artist
Teacher
Composer
Multimedia Developer
Mixing/mastering Engineer
Product Rep

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