Music Technology

Creating, recording, producing, and manipulating sounds

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Impact
  • Enhances music production
  • Expands music accessibility
  • Advances live performances
  • Supports film, TV, gaming, VR
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Recording and mixing music
  • Live sound engineering
  • Music production
  • Sound design
  • Music streaming and AI
  • Enhance performances and storytelling
SKILLS DEVELOPED
  • Digital audio workstations
  • Sound engineering
  • Live sound setup
  • MIDI 
  • Synthesis
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Recording and audio tech 
  • Music streaming and tech 
  • Live sound and event
  • Film and game audio
OCCUPATIONS
  • Audio engineers
  • Live sound technicians
  • Sound designers
  • Software developers
  • Music producers
  • Musicians
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
  • Recording and audio tech 
  • Music streaming and tech 
  • Live sound and event 
  • Film and game audio
COLLEGE PATHWAYS
  • Select a major in commercial music technology, audio engineering, sound design, computer science, music production
  • Intern at local recording studios, radio stations, or live event companies
  • Get certified in digital music platforms
  • Take online courses in audio production and sound engineering
EXPLORE
  • Focus on key subjects: music, acoustics, physics, computer programming, sound recording
  • Seek opportunities for hands-on experience with digital audio workstations
  • Practice recording and mixing music
  • Learn about MIDI controllers, synthesizers, and audio processing
  • Experiment with editing sound for videos and gaming

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Music Education

 

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