Publishing and Music Production

Program Overview

The Master's University Publishing and Music Production program trains students for careers in publishing and music production across various formats, from print and recording to digital, audiovisual, live music, and festivals. Blending theory and practice, the curriculum covers essential topics like musical genres, copyright, and digital publishing. The program includes a curricular internship and boasts successful job placement results.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master's University Publishing and Music Production program, now in its 9th edition, boasts strong job placement results and a significant increase in hours, practical-productive activities, and international content. It equips students with the tools needed for careers in publishing and music production across various formats (print, recording, digital, audiovisual, live music, concerts, and festivals). The curriculum blends theoretical and practical knowledge for managing production and promotion tasks within music publishing, opening doors to diverse career opportunities at Italian and multinational companies. Training covers major musical genres, music economics, publishing, discography, copyright, modern languages, computer science, and the music-media relationship. The program focuses on productive professions in publishing, digital, and audiovisual fields. A curricular internship is included to apply learned skills. Internships have been arranged with organizations such as Ricordi/Hal Leonard, Warner Music, Warner Chappell, Sony Music, Tantaroba Label, Verdi Orchestra, La Scala Theatre, Aerostella, Associated producers, Bluebell, La Cosa Cooperative, SKY, Volontè & Co., F&P, Amadeus Belvivere, Media, Mimesis/Meltemi, Music Professional Centre (CPM), Sae, Max Museum (Chiasso), and State Disco/ICBSA. The program is taught in Italian and lasts 6 months (full-time). It includes a study visit in Italy and a 3-6 month internship. The program awards 60 credits.

Careers:

The program aims to prepare students for careers in the specialist fields of publishing and music production (print, recording, digital, audiovisual and live music, concerts and festivals). It provides opportunities at Italian and multinational companies. The internship component is designed to provide practical experience and enhance career prospects.

Other:

The Scientific Director is Prof. Gianni Canova, and the Head of teaching is Dott. Luca Cerchiari. The program is offered in Milan.