Music producers combine technology and music.
Music producers use technology to work with artists to create, improve or enhance album tracks. On average, music producers make about $45,000 per year, although famous producers can make millions, according Free-Loops.com. Those interested in pursuing a career in music production can apply for several scholarships provided by institutes and colleges.
Ben Sidran Scholarship
Students who have completed at least one semester at McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota, can apply for the Ben Sidran Scholarship in music production. The award provides $1,000 per semester and can be renewed if a student maintains a 3.0 grade point average, according to Student Scholarship Search.com. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be nominated by a faculty member and provide a sample of a produced album that includes at least two tracks.
McNally Smith College of Music
Financial Aid
19 Exchange St. E.
St. Paul, MN 55101
800-594-9500
mcnallysmith.edu
Neneh Cherry Music Production Scholarship
Students interested in attending the Point Blank music school in London to hone or learn music production skills can apply for the Neneh Cherry Music Production Scholarship. The scholarship is funded by the Point Blank School and provides the winning applicant with one 12-week term at no cost, according to the school's website. Neneh Cherry is a Grammy-nominated artist who is popular in the U.K. and involved in the selection process. Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old.
Point Blank
23-28 Penn St.
London, N1 5DL
44 20 7729 4884
pointblanklondon.com
John Baptista Scholarship
Berklee College of Music in Boston offers the John Baptista Scholarship, which provides tuition help for students who demonstrate both excellence in music production and financial need. Berklee's website notes that winning applicants are selected based on an audition and interview. The scholarship is funded by an endowment.
Berklee College of Music
Office of Financial Aid
1140 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215
800 538-3844
berklee.edu
Musicians Institute of Contemporary Music
The Musicians Institute of Contemporary Music in Hollywood offers a music production program as well as general scholarships to pursue or continue music production or other degree programs. For example, the institute offers a Hardship Scholarship, which is designed for enrolled students who have demonstrated financial need combined with academic excellence, according to the Institute's website.
Musicians Institute of Contemporary Music
6752 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
800-255-7529
mi.edu
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