Music Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree prepares students as musicians within a broad field of constantly changing technology. Students study in courses that will develop expertise in music computer technology for application in the recording industry, audio-engineering and music production.
Students can complete the Music Technology degree in its entirety at Kent State Stark.
- Music Technology - B.S. | View degree requirements and courses
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS TOURS
90-minute music technology in-person campus tours are offered on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
BECOME A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MAJOR AT KENT STATE STARK
- Apply for admission to Kent State Stark and submit all required documentation.
- After you've been admitted, register for a music placement & audition.
For information on applying for a $2,000 Betty J. Clementz Music Scholarship available to incoming music majors, contact Dr. Sebastian Birch at sbirch@kent.edu.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY TIPS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
- The music technology degree at Kent State Stark is a music degree. You will be expected to attain college-level musicianship, pass music theory courses, and regularly perform in classical and popular music ensembles.
- An audition is required for acceptance for all students. Students with limited or no prior training will be required to take additional courses that can prolong the timeline to graduation.
- The music technology degree will require attending classes five days per week for the first 1-2 years, as well as some evenings.
- Most courses are only available at the Stark Campus. You will need to be able to attend classes on this campus to complete the degree.
- The course sequencing for this degree is very structured. Students do not have much flexibility in the schedule for the first 1-2 years. Deviation will add additional time to the degree.
EXPECTATIONS OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS
- Complete both audio recording and music production courses in the first two years. Students will choose their concentration prior to the start of their junior year.
- Attend 10-11 recitals per semester.
- Participate in a “major” ensemble (University Chorus, Chorale, University Band) in their first two semesters.
- Complete two semesters of classical music lessons on their primary instrument.
- Enroll in a theory class, a piano class, and an applied lesson every semester for their first 2-3 years.
- Find and complete an internship in their senior year.
- Meet with their music advisor and professional academic advisor for assistance with scheduling.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIPS
Kent State Stark music technology majors intern at many locations, including:
- Omni Sound Studios, Nashville, TN
- Blackbird Studio, Nashville, TN
- Phat Planet, Orlando, FL
- Imagination Vent, San Diego, CA
- Cain Park, Cleveland, OH
- WKSU, Kent, OH
- Broadwaves Studios, Lorain, OH
- Aardvark Productions, Steubenville, OH
RECENT MUSIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SUCCESS
- Evan Groom is Associate Product Manager at Audio-Technica and owner of Stowaway Recordings
- Will Blake is Audio Engineer at Woodsy's Music in Kent, Ohio
- Manuel Duran is pursuing a Master’s Degree at New York University
- Neal Dingies is pursuing a Master’s Degree at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain
- Sam Ventura is pursuing a Master’s Degree at Middle Tennessee State University
- Aria Jackson accepted a full-time position at Cain Park as a sound engineer
- Kyle Richards is working in Nashville, Tennessee as a sound engineer for Aerosmith and Steven Tyler