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 CAMPUS TOURS

90-minute music technology in-person campus tours are offered on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN-PERSON CAMPUS TOUR



BECOME A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MAJOR AT KENT STATE STARK

  1. Apply for admission to Kent State Stark and submit all required documentation.
  2. 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