In today's marketplace, musicians need more than artistic excellence: they need the added edge of entrepreneurial skills to create opportunities and build successful, sustainable careers. Focusing on the intersection of artistry and enterprise, the CME spearheads entrepreneurial initiatives that help students and alums become the CEOs of their own successful careers. The CME facilitates the exploration of new career paths, income streams, and business models that are transforming the profession. Tailored to the direct and positive culture of MSM, the CME connects initiatives across departments and curriculum, offering:
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Defining Entrepreneurship

Student Entrepreneurs in Action

Practical Foundations: Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills

A core course that covers the practical “nuts and bolts” of a successful music career, including finances, self-presentation, publicity, and marketing for both new and traditional career directions. This one-semester class explores how to make a living while pursuing your deepest artistic goals. It also offers essential advice on finding your own niche and creating your own musical opportunities.

Advanced Practicum in Music Entrepreneurship

A graduate-level course, focused on assisting students to plan and launch their own entrepreneurial ventures, whether this means creating a new festival, launching an ensemble, recording, or media company.  The course will cover, in a supportive thinktank environment, feasibility, business plans and models, proposal writing, fundraising, and project management.

Setting the Stage Series

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Inspiring entrepreneurial speakers share their expertise and advice in this series of hands-on interactive workshops.  Topics include Social Media Mania, The Business Plan for Your Artistic Career, Building Your Fan Base, and Kickstarting Your Fundraising.
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Career Advising & Entrepreneurial Coaching

Internships