The Professional Music program is a nationally distinct, “business of music” industry-focused program on the one hand, and a music recording and live event production program on the other. At its core, the program nurtures an appreciation and understanding of professional music theory and context, and fosters creativity and leadership in a variety of music-related industries and settings.

The program will be housed in Ryerson’s Faculty of Communication and Design (FCAD), and delivered as a collaborative effort between FCAD’s School of Creative Industries, the RTA School of Media, and the School of Performance. The four-year, 40-course curriculum, together with a required summer internship, imparts core competencies and knowledge in the theoretical frameworks and fundamental production skills appropriate to the music industry. Through partnerships with leading music organizations and performance venues, students will have rich opportunities for experiential learning and access to careers in the areas of music recording and sound production, artist development, marketing and live event production.

Being located in Toronto, the most diverse and urbanized city in Canada and North America’s third-largest music market, together with a distinctively entrepreneurial and experiential approach to learning, will make this a highly attractive program for prospective students.