A new minor in popular music is launching this fall at EMU.
The minor provides an accessible way for students interested in music, but who might lack the formal training other music minors require, to follow their passion, said David Berry, director of the music program at EMU.
“We want everyone who loves music to feel like they have a home in our department,” Berry said.
There can be barriers to studying music in college. Requirements that they be able to read music or have a certain amount of training prevents many students from being involved in the music program, Berry said.
“The minor will focus on the kinds of popular music that a lot of people love and enjoy,” he said. Students can take classes in digital songwriting, taught by Professor Benjamin Guerrero, and lessons in songwriting, led by Trent Wagler ’02, EMU faculty member and singer-songwriter of roots music band The Steel Wheels.
“It’s really open,” Berry said. “You could be making GarageBand files (a music-writing software program) in your dorm room. You could be a history major who wants to be a DJ on the side. If you love music, this minor is for you.”
For more information about EMU’s music program, visit emu.edu/music.
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