Welcome!

Thanks for checking out music industry studies (MIS) at DVC!

You have found a hidden gem: industry training at a community college level with lots of different ways to customize your educational pathway.

As a student here, you will gain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the music business, including recording, marketing and distribution.

Our program prepares you to become well-rounded in the music industry, ready to work in production, composition, business, marketing, and engineering.

Learn in our state-of-the-art Music Technology Center (MTC) which houses a live room, control room, and isolation room for professional level recording, mixing and mastering.

Our aim is to provide the aspiring musician, producer or audio professional with the best quality hands-on experience in audio production and access to cutting edge music technology.

Careers in the music industry are both dynamic and in demand, let’s get started!

Dr. Nicholas Vasallo
Program Lead, Music Industry Studies

P.S. Music Industry Studies is part of the Arts, Communication & Language and Business, Computer Science & Culinary Arts Interest Areas. Learn more about each student center and the friendly, supportive communities you’ll be joining.