The Popular Music Studies program at USC Upstate provides students with the skills to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly changing music industry. Our curriculum prepares students for careers in performance, songwriting, composing and arranging, recording and producing, music instruction, worship music, music publishing, artist management, event promotion, musical theatre, or music journalism. Students develop core skills in performance, musicianship and theory, music history, digital production technology, and music business. Students also gain ample performing experience with our five musical ensembles, take private lessons and learn the music business from working professionals, and get hands-on experience with industry-standard music technology. A minor in Popular Music Studies is also available.