Department of Recording Industry

Welcome to the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University, where students from around the world turn their music production, business, and songwriting ideas into reality. Our educational environment is one of creativity, innovation and collaboration. Students are nurtured and challenged by internationally recognized faculty from all musical genres.

What others have to say about us:

  • Forbes Magazine ranks MTSU as one of the top 50 schools in the nation for being a “Best Buy” in higher education.
  • The Rolling Stone College Guide states, “Middle Tennessee State University – located in the surprisingly hip Murfreesboro, Tennessee – boasts one of the preeminent music business programs in the country.”
  • MIX Magazine repeatly nominates our audio production program for their "Technical Excellence and