MI’s Associate of Arts in Performance degree (six quarters/90 credit units) provides technical skills, musical knowledge and live-show experience that prepares students for a wide range of creative opportunities as professional musicians. This vocationally-oriented* degree is designed to develop contemporary music performance skills for:
- Bass
- Drums
- Guitar
- Keyboard Technology
- Vocals
You may also earn an Associate degree by combining performance with music industry emphases, including:
- Audio Engineering
- Independent Artist Development
- Music Business
- Guitar Craft
- Music Video, Film and Television
*Associate programs do not include General Education. If you intend to transfer from an AA program to MI’s Bachelor of Music Degree program, please see “Admissions: Transfer of Credit” in the MI Course Catalog.

