From jazz and country to rock and roll and hip-hop, our atypical music program explores music from The Beatles and Radiohead to pop and hip-hop geniuses, like Ariana Grande and Cardi B, and blends hands-on learning to provide students with a well-versed knowledge of theory, history and culture in popular music.
Our interdisciplinary program focuses on the study of 20th and 21st-century popular music in a unique context to offer you an unrivaled advantage in any professional aspect of popular music. Find your groove, and tailor your studies, by selecting from one of three specialization tracks: general, performance and songwriting.
Graduates emerge with developed talents and skills in all musical areas, ready to enter a variety of popular music-related careers.
I was in the composer forum and completed multiple independent study projects where I formed a group of musicians that performed my original music. Those experiences gave me a great start in the music industry."
Rider is brimming with on-campus opportunities for students to exercise their learned skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to strengthen your creative muscles and build your résumé in professional internships.
Recent student internships include:
Music production students also have the opportunity to spend a semester in Los Angeles to study and intern with industry professionals while living full-time in the heart of Hollywood's entertainment industry.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Associate Professor
Department of Media Arts
Fine Arts Building
jburton [at] rider.edu
(609) 895-5692
Academic Focus: Music Production
