Music

What is Music Technology?

The exciting field of Music Technology is focused on the audio recording, sound design, and production of music. From recording and editing to performance, if you enjoy working with technology and are interested in music, this could be the career path for you.

Students in this program learn music history and theory along with performance skills. They also learn to produce and create music utilizing computer hardware, software, and other technology equipment. At Terra State, our Music students are creative, computer savvy, artistic, have a good sense of rhythm and pitch, and can read music. Does this describe you?

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Music program can find careers in a variety of areas such as recording studio engineering, event production, and record producer. Learn more about some of these below or check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians

Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.

The median annual wage for broadcast and sound engineering technicians was $54,160 in May 2023.

Overall employment of broadcast and sound engineering technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected to stem from businesses, schools, and entertainment industries seeking to improve their audio and video capabilities. They will need technicians to set up, operate, and maintain new technologically advanced equipment.