Overview

The Commercial Music program of Tiffin University balances coursework in musicianship, music technology and music business, so that students build a set of practical and employable skills. The program is unique among small private colleges, as TU can give students hands-on opportunities that larger schools may not be able to offer — and is designed for students whose musical experiences, tastes and aspirations have been underserved by other colleges.

The program uses a diversity of musical styles – including popular music, jazz, rock, roots and classical music – to teach musicianship, and is flexibly designed to maximize personal growth, giving students the opportunity to both excel in strength areas and develop secondary skill areas that pertain to their individual career goals. A

ll students develop their musicianship skills at the piano keyboard and all rhythm section instruments, take courses in music technology and music business, as well as a capstone project individually designed for each student.

Each semester they also have the chance to work with a successful professional producer, who spends a week each semester in residence helping students with their studio projects. Tiffin University also regularly hosts music industry professionals who lead discussions about their work and give demonstrations of their craft.

Careers

A&R Professional

ADR Recordist

Arranger

Artist Manager

Artist Relations Manager

Audio Director

Backup Vocalist

Bandleader

Booking Manager

Church Musician

Composer (Film & TV)

Composer (Gaming)

Copyist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musician Success Seminar

Musicianship

Survey of Music Business

Music Publishing

Live Sound Engineering

Recording Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tiffin, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Performance View 380 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA 2.0

An ACT or SAT score for placement purposes.

Completed Application Form

Copy of your passport

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35700 USD / year

≈ 35700 USD / year
Out-of-State

35700 USD / year

≈ 35700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35700 USD / year

≈ 35700 USD / year

Living costs

Tiffin

United States

962 - 1587 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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