Hamline University

Musicians, sound designers, and anyone who is passionate about music will find a home in Hamline’s music major, contemporary music production minor, and Certificate in Music Production program. Our music department has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1961. Our music major in Minnesota provides you with an expansive curriculum that blends contemporary and traditional skills to help you develop your expertise in performance, theory and composition, contemporary digital music technology, business and marketing, and music histories and cultures.

With our BA in music, you will learn how to use industry-standard equipment, including Apollo, Neve, API, Undertone Audio, Soyuz, Stager, Peluso, ATC 25s, and Focal. In addition, we have a spacious Mac lab classroom where you can learn how to use industry-standard software, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and QLab software.

What’s more, as Hamline is located in the robust Twin Cities performing arts scene, our professional, well-connected teaching staff will provide you with excellent internship opportunities with recording studios, theater companies, music venues, commercial music libraries, educational organizations, and music producers.