Music Technology

Overview

Technology has forever changed the music industry. Technological innovation has helped artists and musicians create, refine, and share music with the world. For music lovers, it’s an exciting time to enter the career field of music technology. Sheridan College’s Music Technology Certificate of Completion program features state-of-the-art recording studios and technology, expert faculty, and a hands-on curriculum that prepares you to launch your music career or helps you transfer to advanced music programs nationwide..

Our Music Technology Certificate centers on recording arts, including digital audio production and editing. It also covers music engraving, performance, and self-promotion.

Your courses will include Intro to Music Technology, Techniques for Live Sound, Music Portfolio, and more. After graduating with your Music Technology Certificate, you will understand MIDI implementation, synthesis, computer-generated notation, and multimedia integration.

For students planning to study music performance, education, composition, theory, or musicology, our Music Technology Certificate can enhance your degree and career options. Music-related software, hardware, and recording applications have become an increasingly important component of every musician’s skill set.

For students pursuing non-music degrees, no prior music training is necessary to participate in Sheridan College’s Music Technology Program. Traditional music notation literacy can be helpful but not required. All you need to get started is an interest in using technology to create and record music.

Curriculum

The Certificate in Music Technology provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest advances in Music Technology while fostering the development of creativity and professional skills used in the music industry. The program is suited for preparing students to pursue careers in music production, performance, composition, sound engineering, and multimedia design. It is also ideal for hobbyists interested in using technology to create and record music.

Program Outcomes:

• Operate music technology-related software and hardware.
• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve technical or musical challenges.
• Create and design musical compositions and productions.
• Assemble a portfolio and other promotional materials for purposes of self-promotion and professional network.
• Collaborate effectively with others in a creative team environment.

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Music Ensemble of Audio Technology (M.E.A.T.)

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Careers & Industry Outlook

From producing live concerts to enhancing television recordings, music technicians play an important role in maintaining appropriate sound levels, quality, and more. Sheridan College’s Music Technology Certificate Program is guided by faculty with decades of experience, ensuring you are prepared to begin your career in the music industry or transfer to earn an advanced degree nationwide. 

Industry Projections

• Software and hardware innovation have become increasingly more important to more audio engineers and music technicians, presenting new challenges, as well as job opportunities. 
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,700 jobs will be added to the field of broadcast and sound engineering technicians from 2016-2026.

Job Types

Music technicians may find employment in jobs and careers such as:

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Related Programs

Many students add our music tech certificate to their major in the following programs.