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If you’re an artist dreaming of hearing your songs on TV shows, movies, or even video games, understanding music licensing agreements is the first step. These agreements are the legal frameworks that make sure your music is cleared for use, while also ensuring you get...

The world of visual media is built on storytelling and music is one of its most powerful tools. Behind every memorable film moment, every dramatic TV sequence, and every immersive video game lies a composer who shapes the emotional landscape. At Musicians Institute, the Bachelor of Music in Composition (Scoring for Visual Media) gives students the skills, technology, and industry awareness to turn creative instincts into professional careers.

Great songs rarely come from isolation. They emerge from collaboration—between writers, performers, and producers who bring different skills and perspectives to the creative process. That’s why the Bachelor of Music in Songwriting at Musicians Institute emphasizes teamwork at every stage of its curriculum.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get your music placed in TV shows, movies, video games, or ads, you’re thinking about sync licensing, which is one of the fastest-growing parts of today’s music industry. Writing music for sync requires more than just talent; it takes...

A passion for writing songs is one thing—turning that passion into a career is another. At Musicians Institute, the Bachelor of Music in Songwriting is designed to bridge that gap. By combining creative training with technical instruction and industry knowledge, the program prepares students for diverse, sustainable careers in the modern music world.

Talent may be the heart of a musician’s career, but technology is increasingly the backbone. In today’s industry, performers, songwriters, and producers alike must be comfortable working with digital audio workstations, recording equipment, and performance technology....