Music & Entertainment Learning Experience

Brief Program Description/Goals

MELE utilizes a comprehensive music business and production curriculum meeting the requirements for entry-level training of music industry and production professionals. The curriculum focuses on combining academic experience with real-world applications to prepare students to work in the rapidly evolving global music industry of the 21st century.

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What Is Unique About The Program

Offers two distinct degree paths in Music Business and Audio Engineering Technology.

Students learn in the Mike Curb MELE Studios, a state-of-the-art recording facility made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation.

The MELE program and Belmont University offers students a transfer option to Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business upon successful completion of selected course work.

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Program Prerequisites

• MELE A.S. - Music and Business Production:
  • "C" or higher in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100
  • "C" or higher in MATH 24, OR Placement in MATH 25
• MELE A.S. - Audio Engineering Technology:
  • "C" or higher in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100
  • "C" or higher in MATH 24, OR Placement in MATH 25

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MELE program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical standards in entertainment and music business. (All MELE majors)
• Describe the economic; musical & technological developments and new business models of the recording industry. (All MELE majors)
• Demonstrate the ability to solve technical problems. (All MELE majors)
• Explain the careers, contracts, law, processes and economics of the music business. (Music Business majors)
• Prepare public relations programs for entertainment and music business clients. (Music Business majors)
• Describe various types of intellectual property and copyright laws within the music industry. (Music Business majors)
• Identify the role of music publishing in entertainment and music business. (Music Business majors)
• Describe the importance of appreciation of diversity and global perspectives in music business and entertainment. (Music Business majors)
• Demonstrate an understanding of music production. (Audio Engineering majors)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of recording technology. (Audio Engineering majors)
• Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of techniques and skills used in operating studio equipment and sound systems. (Audio Engineering majors)

Itemized Estimate of Educational Costs

• Tuition based on total credits taken.
• Book/supplies approximately $240.

Faculty & Staff

• Eric Lagrimas, Lecturer, Liaison, Email, 844-2344
• Jon Ross, Lecturer, Email, 844-2344
• John Vierra, Lecturer, Email, 844-2344