One of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025 • Professional artist-in-residence • World-class studio facilities • Hands-on learning experience • Commercial music bands • Award winning alumni
If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career in the music business, DMI is the place where your journey begins. Join us at Delta State University and take your first step toward a future in the entertainment industry!
MAKE MUSIC YOUR BUSINESS!
Discover your future in the music business at the Delta Music Institute (DMI)—one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025! Housed within the College of Business and Aviation at Delta State University, DMI offers a cutting-edge B.S. in Entertainment Industry Studies, blending technology, creativity, and business to prepare students for dynamic careers. With world-class studio facilities, hands-on learning experiences, and professional artists-in-residence, students gain real-world expertise while building invaluable industry connections. Whether you’re passionate about audio engineering, live entertainment production, or the business of music, the DMI equips you with the skills to thrive in a competitive industry.
As an Education Partner with GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi, an Avid Learning Partner for Pro Tools Certification, and a Dolby Institute Academic Partner, DMI provides unmatched opportunities for students to earn industry-recognized credentials and network with top professionals. Our graduates have gone on to award-winning careers, leveraging their experience in entrepreneurship, live production, audio recording, commercial music bands, and media content creation.
The historic Whitfield Building on the Delta State University campus houses the DMI classrooms as well as its world class recording facilities.
Career Pathways
Core Recording & Production Roles
- Assistant / Junior Recording Engineer
- Audio Content Producer (Podcast, Branded Audio, Streaming)
- Audio for Media/Games Engineer (Sound Design, Interactive Audio)
- Audio Post-Production Engineer for Film/TV (Dialogue Editing, ADR, Re-Recording Mixer)
- Audio Workflow / Data / Asset Manager (Archive, Metadata, Cloud Distribution)
- Immersive Audio Engineer (Spatial Audio, VR/AR, Dolby Atmos)
- Live / Streaming Audio Engineer
- Mastering Engineer
- Mixing Engineer
- Mobile / Location Recording Engineer
- Music Producer
- Recording Engineer (Lead)
- Studio Owner / Studio Manager
- Studio Systems / IT Engineer (Hardware + Digital Workflow)
Business & Entrepreneurship Roles
- Artist Manager
- Catalog Manager / Rights & Licensing Specialist
- Merchandise Coordinator
- Music Marketing / Brand Manager
- Promoter / Tour Manager / Booking Agent
- Social Media Manager (Music / Audio Focus)
Core Marketing & Branding Roles
- Content Marketing Producer
- Fan Engagement / Community Manager
- Influencer Relations Manager
- Merchandise & E-Commerce Coordinator
- Music Brand / Product Manager
- Music Entrepreneur / Creative Startup Founder
- Publicist / Media Relations Manager
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategist
Digital & Data-Driven Roles
- Digital Advertising Specialist (Meta, YouTube, TikTok)
- Music Data Analyst / Chartmetric Specialist
- SEO / Audience Growth Strategist
- Streaming & Playlist Promotion Specialist
Creative & Visual Direction
- Artist Development Coordinator
- Content Partnerships Coordinator
- Creative Director (Music Branding & Visual Identity)
Sync, Licensing & Live Promotion
- Live Event Marketing Coordinator
- Sync Licensing & Music Supervision Assistant
Touring & Event Management
- Booking Agent
- Event Logistics Coordinator
- Event Safety & Compliance Officer
- Festival or Event Producer
- Production Manager / Event Technical Director
- Promoter / Sponsorship Coordinator
- Tour Manager / Road Manager
Audio & Systems Engineering
- Audio Systems / Network Technician (Dante, AVB, RF)
- Broadcast / Streaming Audio Engineer
- Live Sound Engineer (FOH / Monitor)
- RF / Wireless Systems Engineer
Lighting, Video & Visual Design
- Lighting & Video Content Operator (Media Server Technician)
- Lighting Designer / Lighting Programmer
- Production Designer (Staging & Visual Integration)
- Video / LED Wall Technician
Stage & Crew Operations
- Backline / Instrument Technician
- Rigging / Stage Rigger
- Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager
- Stage Technician / Production Crew
Venue & Hybrid Production
- Event Power / Electrical Technician
- Venue Manager / Technical Director
- Virtual Event Producer / Live Stream Director
Recording & Session Work
- Backup Vocalist / Harmonist
- Session Musician (Studio & Remote)
- Session Vocalist / Demo Singer
- Voice-Over Artist / Jingle Vocalist
Live Performance & Touring
- Church / Worship Music Leader
- Cover Band / Tribute Performer
- Cruise Ship Performer
- Pit Orchestra Musician
- Residency Performer (Casino, Venue, Hotel)
- Show Band / Corporate Event Performer
- Singer/Songwriter / Performing Artist
- Theme Park / Resort Performer
- Touring Musician / Live Performer
Digital & Independent Performance
- Content Creator / Performance Influencer
- Cruise Entertainment Music Director
- Independent Artist / Performing Artist
- Streaming Artist / Livestream Performer
- Vocal Arranger / Performance Coach
What Some of Our Graduates Are Doing…
- Adrienne – Assistant Production Manager, Ground Zero, Biloxi
- Audri – Grammy® winning audio engineer & performer, Nashville
- Austin – Studio & Production Manager, DSU
- Ben – Bassist for Chris Cagle, on tour nationally
- Ben – Professor of Audio Recording, DSU
- Braxton – Assistant Audio Engineer, Atlanta
- Chris – Owner & Operator of Duncan Audio, Ocean Springs, MS
- DJ Saxy – Entertainment Management Trainer, Carnival Cruises, Atlanta
- Erin – Senior Director of Marketing, Syntax Creative, Nashville
- Garrett – Audio Technician, Pearl River Resort
- Ike – i2 Mastering Studio Owner & Engineer, Brooklyn
- Justin – Event Services Engineer, MSU
- Keith – Prince of the Delta Blues, on tour with Morgan Freeman
- Lane – Electronics Technician, Memphis
- Libby – Creative & Digital Coordinator, CSM Management, Nashville
- LindseyAnna – Attorney, Chicago
- Nathan – Church Audio/Visual Engineer
- Rachel – Special Events Coordinator, Grammy Museum Mississippi
- Travis – Freelance Audio/Visual Engineer and Guitarist, Cincinnati
- Will – Bassist for American Blonde, Nashville
- Zach – Freelance & Guitarist for American Blonde, Nashville
DMI Director & Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies
Richard Tremmel, D.P.S.
Whitfield 104
Phone: (662) 846-4579
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