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!
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
- Recording Engineer (Lead)
- Assistant/Junior Recording Engineer
- Music Producer
- Mixing Engineer
- Mastering Engineer
- Studio Owner / Studio Manager
- Studio Systems/IT Engineer (Hardware + Digital Workflow)
- Mobile/Location Recording Engineer
- Live/Streaming Audio Engineer
- Immersive Audio Engineer (Spatial Audio, VR/AR, Dolby Atmos)
- 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)
Business/Entrepreneurship Adjacent Roles
- Artist Manager
- Promoter / Tour Manager / Booking Agent
- Music Marketing/Brand Manager
- Merchandise Coordinator
- Social Media Manager (Music/Audio Focus)
- Catalog Manager / Rights & Licensing Specialist
Core Marketing & Branding
- Music Brand / Product Manager
- Music Entrepreneur / Creative Startup Founder
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategist
- Content Marketing Producer
- Merchandise & E-Commerce Coordinator
- Publicist / Media Relations Manager
- Influencer Relations Manager
- Fan Engagement / Community Manager
Digital & Data-Driven Roles
- Streaming & Playlist Promotion Specialist
- Digital Advertising Specialist (Meta, YouTube, TikTok)
- Music Data Analyst / Chartmetric Specialist
- SEO / Audience Growth Strategist
Creative & Visual Direction
- Creative Director (Music Branding & Visual Identity)
- Artist Development Coordinator
- Content Partnerships Coordinator
Sync, Licensing & Live Promotion
- Sync Licensing & Music Supervision Assistant
- Live Event Marketing Coordinator
Touring & Event Management
- Tour Manager / Road Manager
- Production Manager / Event Technical Director
- Festival or Event Producer
- Booking Agent
- Promoter / Sponsorship Coordinator
- Event Logistics Coordinator
- Event Safety & Compliance Officer
Audio & Systems Engineering
- Live Sound Engineer (FOH / Monitor)
- Broadcast / Streaming Audio Engineer
- Audio Systems / Network Technician (Dante, AVB, RF)
- RF / Wireless Systems Engineer
Lighting, Video & Visual Design
- Lighting Designer / Lighting Programmer
- Video / LED Wall Technician
- Lighting & Video Content Operator (Media Server Tech)
- Production Designer (Staging & Visual Integration)
Stage & Crew Operations
- Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager
- Backline / Instrument Technician
- Rigging / Stage Rigger
- Stage Technician / Production Crew
Venue & Hybrid Production Roles
- Venue Manager / Technical Director
- Virtual Event Producer / Live Stream Director
- Event Power / Electrical Technician
Recording & Session Work
- Session Musician (Studio & Remote)
- Session Vocalist / Demo Singer
- Backup Vocalist / Harmonist
- Voice-Over Artist / Jingle Vocalist
Live Performance & Touring
- Singer/Songwriter / Performing Artist
- Touring Musician / Live Performer
- Cover Band / Tribute Performer
- Show Band / Corporate Event Performer
- Pit Orchestra Musician
- Church / Worship Music Leader
- Cruise Ship Performer
- Theme Park / Resort Performer
- Residency Performer (Casino, Venue, Hotel)
Digital & Independent Performance
- Independent Artist / Performing Artist
- Streaming Artist / Livestream Performer
- Content Creator / Performance Influencer
- Vocal Arranger / Performance Coach
- Cruise Entertainment Music Director
DMI Director & Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies
Richard Tremmel, D.P.S.
Whitfield 104
Phone: (662) 846-4579
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