Music Technology
Electronic and digital music technology is the use of electronic or digital instruments, computers, electronic effects units, software or digital audio equipment by a musician, composer, sound engineer, DJ or record producer to make, perform or record music. The term usually refers to the use of electronic devices, electronic and digital instruments, computer hardware and computer software that is used in the performance, playback, recording, composition, sound recording and reproduction, mixing, analysis and editing of music.
Music technology is connected to both artistic and technological creativity. Musicians and music technology experts are constantly striving to devise new forms of expression through music, and they are physically creating new devices and software to enable them to do so. Although in the 2010s, the term is most commonly used in reference to modern electronic devices and computer software such as digital audio workstations and Protools digital sound recording software, electronic and digital musical technologies have precursors in the electric music technologies of the early 20th century, such as the electromechanical Hammond organ, which was invented in 1929. In the 2010s, the ontological range of music technology has greatly increased, and it may now be electronic, digital, software-based or indeed even purely conceptual.
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Matching Music Technology Colleges
Los Angeles Film School
Four or more years; Private for profit |
Full Sail University
Four or more years; Private for profit; $25,687 average out-state tuition; $25,687 average in-state tuition |
Middle Tennessee State University
Four or more years; Public; $26,376 average out-state tuition; $7,344 average in-state tuition |
New York University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,770 average out-state tuition; $53,770 average in-state tuition |
Valencia College
Four or more years; Public; $7,933 average out-state tuition; $1,984 average in-state tuition |
Rowan University
Four or more years; Public; $19,334 average out-state tuition; $10,302 average in-state tuition |
Southern Utah University
Four or more years; Public; $19,822 average out-state tuition; $6,006 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Music Technology Majors
Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes CollegeRhodes College |
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award Up to $12,500 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides. View Scholarship Details |
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STEM ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace. View Scholarship Details |
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Musical Arts ScholarshipWilshire Quinn Capital, Inc. |
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award $10,000 |
deadline June 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Musical Arts Scholarship is available to full - time students between the ages of 17 and 24. You must be studying music as a major or minor, and submit a performance video to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Music Scholarship - Saint Ambrose UniversitySaint Ambrose University |
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award Up to $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Music Scholarship is available to students studying music at Saint Ambrose University and participating in an ensemble. An audition is required. View Scholarship Details |
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Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Cnect ScholarshipCnect |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Cnect Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who seek to drive change through technology and innovation. You must be enrolled or have been accepted into an ccredited U.S. college, university, or vocational school and be pursuing a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. In order to be eligible for this award, you must be... View Scholarship Details |
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Emma Groth Endowed Memorial ScholarshipNew Mexico Highlands University |
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award $3,140 |
deadline September 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Emma Groth Endowed Memorial Scholarship is available to full - time students at New Mexico Highlands University. You must be majoring in business or arts and sciences, and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Harriet Vigersky Music ScholarshipNew Jersey City University |
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award $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Harriet Vigersky Music Scholarship is available to full-time graduate students majoring in music at New Jersey City University. View Scholarship Details |
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Talent Award- Albright CollegeAlbright College |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Talent Award is available to entering freshmen at Albright College who are exceptional in the areas of arts administration, creative writing, fashion and costume design, vocal and instrumental performance, journalism, music industry, music production, theater, or visual and digital art. View Scholarship Details |
Music Technology Related Majors
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Music
- Music Performance
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Interior Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Dance
- Acting
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Music Theory and Composition
- Art
- Illustration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Design and Applied Arts
- Game and Interactive Media Design