BA APPLIED MUSIC at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Offering premier music instruction and performance opportunities, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Music advances versatile graduates sought after by industry leaders.

The Applied Music program prepares students for a wide variety of music careers through skill training and experiential learning with talented LIU faculty and Roc Nation’s world-renowned artists. Applied Music students study ear training and musicianship, harmony and counterpoint, music notation software, and the origins of musical genres, while receiving instrument training and performing in ensembles. Roc Nation students have the opportunity to enroll in electives that are only available at LIU, such as The Business of Shawn Carter, Women in Music, and Monetization of Music. Students leave with unmatched insight into the process of building a successful and thriving career in the music industry.

LIU’s one-of-a-kind partnership with Roc Nation offers students an insider’s view of the music industry and unlocks a world of opportunity.