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Recording Industry Program • Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Quick Take
MTSU Recording Industry in Murfreesboro is consistently ranked one of the nation's best music business and audio production programs, leveraging extraordinary proximity to Nashville's global music hub. Students gain hands-on studio experience, internships with major labels and publishers, and a professional network built through decades of alumni in the Nashville industry, making it a top destination for aspiring music business professionals.
Middle Tennessee State at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Middle Tennessee State University Recording Industry Program |
| Setting | public |
| Religious Affiliation | none |
| Program Size | large |
| Genres / Styles | country, electronic, folk, hip-hop, jazz, popular |
| Primary Instrument | bass, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, piano, synthesizers, voice |
| Areas of Study | engineering/technology, media/film scoring, music business/industry, popular music, songwriting |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Science, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | less selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | moderately selective |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Application Deadline | ? |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is not required |
| Audition Competitiveness | non competitive |
| Audition Window | ? |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Middle Tennessee State website
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Program Overview
The music program at Middle Tennessee State is large in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Middle Tennessee State supports the following musical genres/styles: country, electronic, folk, hip-hop, jazz, popular. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Middle Tennessee State website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Middle Tennessee State can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, piano, synthesizers, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Middle Tennessee State website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Middle Tennessee State
Students at Middle Tennessee State can pursue degrees focused on engineering/technology, media/film scoring, music business/industry, popular music, songwriting. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Middle Tennessee State website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Middle Tennessee State is less selective. Academically, it is moderately selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.3. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Middle Tennessee State is ? of each year.
Visit the Middle Tennessee State website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is not required at Middle Tennessee State, and the school's auditions are considered to be non competitive. The audition window is ? of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Middle Tennessee State website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
MTSU is in Murfreesboro, 30 miles from Nashville's Music Row, giving recording industry students direct access to the world's most concentrated country, Christian, and pop music industry ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Tennessee State hard to get into?
Admission to Middle Tennessee State is considered less selective for music and moderately selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Middle Tennessee State?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Middle Tennessee State.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Middle Tennessee State?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboard, piano, synthesizers, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Middle Tennessee State?
Admitted students at Middle Tennessee State have an average GPA of 3.3. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Middle Tennessee State?
The application deadline for Middle Tennessee State is ?, with live auditions typically held ?. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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