Life & Work in Music City: Navigating the Entertainment Industry in Nashville, Tennessee focusing the entertainment industry in Nashville

They don’t call it Music City for nothing! The long-time capital of the Country Music industry has been evolving into the top-tier production and business center for the entire popular music industry, surpassing New York City. The city has its own distinct professional and civic cultures, and as so many in the industry have been relocating there, both continue to evolve as well. 

This course will introduce students to the essential structures and business models of the music industry during the first part of the term. Then students will be immersed in the civic and industry cultures of Music City by spending Spring Break in Nashville, visiting cultural sites, industry organizations, and entertainment venues; and meeting with local industry professionals to discuss career paths, opportunities and competition in the region, the state of the industry, and more. 

Program Details

Through this class, students will understand the general structure, financial underpinnings, and professional culture of the music industry. The program will allow students to dive deep into the rich music culture and history of Nashville, Tennessee, while also exploring the city from a professional perspective through meetings with those currently working in music and entertainment. 

• Students will earn three credits in the program, which is structured as follows. 
• Spring semester course with travel to Nashville over spring break 
• Students will create a final project that connects the course themes and their own professional goals 

Contact

For more information about studying in Nasvhille, TN, contact the Klein GO team.
Phone: 215-204-2354
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