{"id":14424,"date":"2025-02-25T11:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/?page_id=14424"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:16:12","slug":"music-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/music\/music-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Prepare yourself for a career as a 21st century musician with a concentration in Music Production at McNeese. In addition to equipping students with the skills needed for careers as music producers and audio engineers, our state-of-the-art facilities and modern curriculum also help you navigate the constantly evolving ways in which music and technology are innovatively integrated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-default\" style=\"width:90%;height:90%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/KBYSClassCropped.png\" alt=\"Audio Recording Class\" class=\"wp-image-13852\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90%;height:90%;border-style:solid\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-989241092129a37dec97410b92fa9d7f\">Program Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-829b1d53 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c1ea97c158b4c3a466351d6e68be17ac is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#00487e;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em;flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28fb93f74b1788606e464457ff764025\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><strong>Music Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:16px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill\" style=\"font-size:12px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.mcneese.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=96&amp;poid=58882&amp;returnto=8092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.M. Music Production Curriculum<br><i class=\"fas fa-turntable\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cfac1c8572708d4fcfd29cd3a0b0d592\"><br>The&nbsp;<strong>Music Production Concentration<\/strong>&nbsp;is typically for students who plan to work within the music industry as artists, audio engineers or music technologists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8f34f9b55ea0583842e4a00e97e19e5\">About The Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>McNeese&#8217;s Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with a concentration in Music Production combines the rigor of a traditional music degree with a cutting-edge sequence of courses on modern music making. From pop and rock to jazz and classical, students will gain hands-on experience writing, recording and producing their own records. Music Production majors have access to a range of industry-standard equipment, assuring that they graduate with the experience necessary to build careers as producers, audio engineers, performing artists or music technologists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at McNeese you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15851\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/GuitarRecording.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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engineer<\/em><br><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15852\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS_WheatstoneBoard.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS_WheatstoneBoard.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS_WheatstoneBoard-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS_WheatstoneBoard-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS_WheatstoneBoard-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em><em>Hone your sound with access to professional-grade equipment<\/em><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15853\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/KBYS-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-19592c5c8d1c94b622fadc9557eeaefe\"><blockquote><p><em>Create your own radio show at McNeese&#8217;s own KBYS 88.3<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-fl-topbar-bg-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-35b13d6ac532a0081e6063ff60405e87\"><blockquote><p><em>Bolster your resume with a variety of internship opportunities<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/strong><br>Students begin by taking a core sequence of music production courses that will make them experts in the field. These classes cover topics in audio recording, computer-based music production, sound design, mixing and acoustics. Upper-level classes give students the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of the industry that is unique to their career aspirations, with special topics courses and studies in a secondary field of the student&#8217;s choosing (digital media, computer science or business).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take Studio Lessons on a Traditional Instrument or Make Your Computer Your Instrument<\/strong><br>All music majors at McNeese take applied instrument lessons. For students with experience on a traditional instrument, this allows them to continue developing their skills as a performing musician. However, the Music Production program welcomes students from all musical backgrounds. If you have experience as a DJ, recording musical performances or running live sound for church or other events, declare the computer as your primary instrument and take computer music lessons with one of our electronic music faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access Top-Notch Facilities<\/strong><br>Mix one of McNeese&#8217;s large ensembles using Tritico Theatre&#8217;s state-of-the-art dLive mixing console, or record vocals for your newest song with KBYS Radio station&#8217;s Pro Tools HDX rig. Students have regular access the department&#8217;s facilities, which also include a 20-seat electronic music lab equipped with Logic Pro, REAPER, VCV Rack and a variety of digital instrument libraries. Take a look at just some of what McNeese has to offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"15937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/KBYS_StudioA-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"KBYS Studio-A\" class=\"wp-image-15937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/KBYS_StudioA-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/KBYS_StudioA-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/KBYS_StudioA-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/KBYS_StudioA.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KBYS Studio A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" data-id=\"16022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/Complab2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Electronic Music Lab\" class=\"wp-image-16022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/Complab2-edited.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/Complab2-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/Complab2-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/Complab2-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/TriticoBooth-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/TriticoBooth-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/02\/TriticoBooth-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tritico Sound Booth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6fbc298f971f3de84f30b7f05e4e2ea\">Program Contact Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3840\" height=\"3840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/09\/Eckl-1-e1695150747775.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-14250\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/09\/Eckl-1-e1695150747775.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/09\/Eckl-1-e1695150747775-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/09\/Eckl-1-e1695150747775-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/09\/Eckl-1-e1695150747775-150x150.jpg 150w, 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