The Music Industry minor is a series of courses designed to (1) introduce students to a critical perspective on the formative effects the music industry and music technology has had on musical practices around the world; (2) prepare students for employment in the music industry, including marketing and sales, recording production, intellectual property, sound recording, and arranging; and (3) contribute to improved communication and interaction between the university, the music industry, and the musical life of Los Angeles.

Eligibility Requirements:

•  - Students who entered UCLA as freshman must complete at least three quarters of residency
•  - Transfer students must complete at least one quarter of residence
•  - Students must be in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
•  - Applications are accepted every quarter and are due by Friday of the fourth week of classes (available from the Office of Student Services, 2200 Broad Art Center, or the Ethnomusicology, Music, and Music History counselors)

Course Requirements:

A.  Core requirements (8 units):                                                                                               

Music Industry 101: Seminar in the Music Industry, Technology, and Science (4 units)

Music Industry 195: Community or Corporate Internships in Music Industry and Technology (4 units, pass/no pass grading)

B.  Three courses from one of three clusters (12 units):

(1) Music Industry – Ethnomusicology C100, 105, C184, Music Industry 102, 104, 105, 106, 108, M182 (same as Ethnomu CM182/Music CM182/Mus Hst CM186)

(2) Music Technology - Ethnomusicology 117, C169, 172A, Music C176,  Music Industry 103, 107

(3) General Music Industry - By petition, a cluster of three upper-division courses selected from the approved list of courses available in the program office each quarter

C.  Two additional courses (8 units) selected from the Music Industry, Music Technology, or General Music Industry clusters.

NOTE: With the exception of Music Industry 195 (mandatory pass/no pass grading), courses for the minor must be taken for a letter grade.  No more than two courses (eight to 10 units) may be applied toward both the Music Industry minor and a major or minor in another department or program. 

Total units required for the minor: 28

Course List

FACULTY ADVISOR: Nina Eidsheim, Assistant Professor of Musicology, 2420 Schoenberg Music Building, (310) 206-4692, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COUNSELORS: Merrillyn Pace, Betsy Foster, Kelsey Duff, School of the Arts and Architecture, Office of Student Services, 2200 Broad Art Center, (310) 206-3564, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it