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Music Technology

Along with traditional music skills, this minor provides students an opportunity to explore topics in music technology, composition, music business, and recording. Related careers include Audio & Video Technicians, Sound Engineering Technicians, and Non-Destructive Testing Specialists.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Careers
Audio, Technicians, Specialists
Music Technology students at EIU

Why Study Music Technology at EIU?

  • Learn to record, mix, and produce music while building your technical and creative skills.
  • Hone your skills in music production, live sound, broadcasting, podcasting, post-production, audio for film and television, and emerging media.
  • Balanced with coursework in music technology and free electives, students can combine interests with other fields of study at EIU such as Digital Media, Television and Video production
"EIU stood out to me not only for its strong program in Digital Media Technology and Music Technology, but also because it is a community of people who are striving to work in the same space as me... The program allows me to work on my creativity but also gain technical skills by gaining hands-on experience... I felt supported and was treated like a developing professional rather than just someone trying to pass and graduate from the course. In short, I chose Eastern IL University because it was the perfect balance between being a place I felt like I could grow into the professional I wanted to be, being affordable, and having a community of like-minded individuals that I could thrive in."
Patricia Lee
Digital Media Technology | Class of 2026
Patricia Lee, Digital Media Technology at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Use industry-standard recording studios, microphones, consoles, and software.
  • Support live concerts, theatrical productions, lectures, and special events while working in EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Hands-On Experience, Music Technology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Audio & Recording Technology minor allows students to learn more abtou the field of music technology and recording arts. Students explore how music technology intersects with the field of music and will enjoy working with music software and equipment, learn from nationally recognized audio engineers and composers, and explore concepts associated with acoustics, music business, and recording technology.

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Career Outcomes

  • Audio & Video Technicians
  • Sound Engineering Technicians
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
  • Photonics Technicians
  • Music Directors & Composers
  • Disc Jockeys
  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)
Personality Fit Realistic

Connect With Us

Shellie Gregorich
Chair, School of Music | Professor of Music Theory/Piano
slgregorich@eiu.edu
2620 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-2242
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Brad Decker
Assistant Professor of Music Composition & Technology
bddecker@eiu.edu
Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-2242
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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