Music Technology
Transform Your Passion Into a Profession
Earn a music technology degree and learn music engineering, production, theory, and performance as you hone your mathematics, computer science, music business, and electronics skills.
Solid Foundational Courses
Our curriculum includes essential courses that provide a well-rounded education in music technology, setting the stage for students’ success. The core music technology courses cover the use of microphones, mixing consoles and signal processors, digital audio and MIDI, Pro Tools, and digital and analog tape recording. In addition, music technology majors learn about live sound reinforcement and on-location recordings, audio postproduction for film and video, electronic music composition, audio electronics, acoustics, and synchronization.
Career Paths
Individuals with a music technology bachelor's degree can pursue a variety of careers that blend their technical abilities with their passion for music. Their skills in recording, mixing, and mastering audio; creating and manipulating sound effects for various media; setting up and operating sound systems for live events; and arranging, producing, and composing music make them excellent candidates for jobs as audio engineers, sound designers, music producers, live sound engineers, and educators.
Music Technology Internships
UNC Asheville’s Music Technology program integrates real-world experience through internships that place students directly in professional settings. From recording studios and live venues to media companies and arts organizations, students apply their classroom knowledge while developing new technical and collaborative skills on the job. These internships not only provide practical training in audio engineering, sound design, and music production, but also help students build the professional networks that launch careers in today’s fast-moving music and entertainment industries.
Hone Your Skills
Earn a music technology degree and learn music engineering, production, theory, and performance as you hone your mathematics, computer science, music business, and electronics skills.
"There's a surprising amount of avenues within the umbrella of ‘music technology,’ and it's hard to pin down something I enjoy the most. The most obvious track would be working in a recording studio, but I can also be a mix engineer, mastering engineer, record/edit dialogue and foley for movies and games, build synthesizers or microphones, or even code virtual instruments!"
A Hands-On Education
In the Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree program, your passion meets innovation as you dive into a curriculum crafted to reflect new trends and advancements in music technology. Our world-class facilities, equipped with the latest recording studios, production labs, and performance spaces, nurture your talent and guide you toward success.
Justin Morris
Alumnus Justin Morris (Class of ‘16) was recognized for one of the "Best Albums of 2023."
Music Facilities
Music Facilities
UNC Asheville’s Music Department features two cutting-edge facilities: the Bob Moog Electronic Music Studio, equipped with rare analog and digital synthesizers, theremins, and industry-standard software, and the Music Technology Studio, which includes a professional recording control room and a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 mixing and mastering space. Together, they offer students hands-on experience in electronic music and audio production.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Music Technology Studios
Discover state-of-the-art studios equipped with the latest technology to support your creative endeavors. Our spaces include the Bob Moog Electronic Music Studio, the Music Technology Recording Studio, and the Mixing and Mastering Room. Lipinsky Auditorium, our 580-seat concert hall, offers another opportunity for students to put their education into action.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Music Ensembles
Immerse yourself in a collaborative musical experience by joining our diverse music ensembles. Groups include AfroMusics, percussion, bluegrass, songwriters, prog rock, wind, choral, and many more. Some groups may require an audition to join. Explore all of our music ensembles and consider participating.
Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
As active musicians dedicated to nurturing student success, our music faculty enriches Asheville’s thriving music scene and the cultural life of our campus. Students benefit from small class sizes that encourage collaboration and mentorship between professors and students and students and their peers.
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Ready for What's Next?
In the Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree program, your passion meets innovation as you dive into a curriculum crafted to reflect new trends and advancements in music technology. Our world-class facilities, equipped with the latest recording studios, production labs, and performance spaces, nurture your talent and guide you toward success.