One of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for 2022, 2023 & 2024 • 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, DMI is the place where your creative 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 entertainment industry at the Delta Music Institute (DMI)—one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for 2022, 2023, and 2024! 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 in the entertainment industry. 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, music production, or entertainment entrepreneurship, 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 Possibilities
Careers in Music Recording, Production, & Distribution
Studio Owner
Studio Manager
Studio Maintenance Engineer
Music Producer
Recording Engineer
Assistant Recording Engineer
ADR Recordist
Mixing Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Production Sound Mixer
Catalog Manager
Studio Manager
Studio Maintenance Engineer
Music Producer
Recording Engineer
Assistant Recording Engineer
ADR Recordist
Mixing Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Production Sound Mixer
Catalog Manager
Careers in Music Marketing
Brand/Product Manager
Entrepreneur
Merchandise Coordinator
Media Relations/PR
Music Editor
Social Media Manager
Street Team
Entrepreneur
Merchandise Coordinator
Media Relations/PR
Music Editor
Social Media Manager
Street Team
Careers In Live Event Production & Touring
Tour Manager
Festival Organizer
Booking Agent
Promoter
Road Manager
Stage Manager
Live Sound Mix Engineer
Systems Technician
Stagehand
Festival Organizer
Booking Agent
Promoter
Road Manager
Stage Manager
Live Sound Mix Engineer
Systems Technician
Stagehand
Careers In Performance
Singer/Songwriter
Demo Singer
Instrumentalist
Studio Musician
Cruise Ship Performer
Theme Park Performer
Demo Singer
Instrumentalist
Studio Musician
Cruise Ship Performer
Theme Park Performer
DMI Director & Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies
Richard Tremmel, D.P.S.
Whitfield 104
Phone: (662) 846-4579
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