Music Technology

Expanding opportunities for professional and creative growth

Herron’s Bachelor of Science in music technology degree program instills students with the technical, theoretical, and creative skills required to pursue professional careers in the growing field of music technology.

As a music technology major, you will explore both traditional music studies such as music theory, aural skills, keyboard studies, and applied instrument lessons, as well as a wide-range of technology courses. Specific courses range from interface and instrument design to digital signal processing for music.

Your senior capstone project will exemplify creative and technical mastery steeped in a comprehensive understanding of music technology theory and history.

Plan of study

B.S. in music technology degree map

Critical courses and milestones for each semester towards a B.S. in music technology

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Required course names and descriptions for a B.S. in music technology

My [music technology] experience and credentials have given me value and validity to embrace creativity, technical work and effective communication in my successful professional career. I effectively learned a well rounded set of skills through the program that have easily translated into my work.
Jessica Leatherman (BS Music Technology)

Project portfolio

Music technology is home to innovative research that incorporate progressive technology into current creative and technical applications. The department supports multiple lab groups involving faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. Representative research topics range from telematic music to sustainable acoustics.

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Color photograph of a Herron School of Art and Design music technology student playing violin during an ensemble performance — Indiana University

Student ensembles

As a music technology student, you will have the opportunity to perform in one of our distinctive student ensembles. Led by faculty and experts in the field, students in these groups can experiment with everything from software hacking techniques to jazz improvization.

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Facilities

You will complete your music technology program in state of the art production studios and collaborative lab spaces while gaining keen analytical, technical, and artistic skills. Music technology students have access to all Herron art and design studio and lab facilities.

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Enhance your degree

Pursuing a minor or certificate can help broaden your perspective and give you a competitive advantage in your chosen field.

Music Minor

Studio Art and Technology Minor

Professional opportunities

Whether you go on to open a design studio or work in a related field, your education will prepare you with the industry knowledge that’s needed to join the next generation of music technologists.

Pursue your calling as a professional: