The CU Denver Music and Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Department offers one of the few completely contemporary-focused music departments in the U.S.

Focused on preparing students for the modern music industry, MEIS offers programs in:

– Music Business*

– Music Performance

– Recording Arts

– Singer/Songwriter

*Named one of the best schools to study music business by Billboard for five years in a row

Both non-audition track programs (Music Business & Recording Arts) and audition track programs (Music Business, Recording Arts, Music Performance, and Singer/Songwriter) are offered. The non-audition track programs are designed for students who hope to work behind-the-scenes in the music industry. The audition track is designed for students who want to master an instrument and be a performer.

MEIS faculty are industry professionals with long careers in the music industry. They help connect students to the thriving Denver music industry for internships, jobs, and performance opportunities. Thanks to lots of opportunities in Denver, most students are working in the Denver music industry while completing their degree.

The CU Denver MEIS Department also offers one of the few Electronic Digital Instrument programs in the U.S. Students can focus on electronic music for performance instead of a traditional instrument. Students who choose this track receive weekly lessons from a faculty member in electronic music (using Ableton Live, Logic, etc).

Students learn in spectacular recording studios, labs, practice rooms, and performance spaces. Highlights include six state-of-the-art recording studios and the King Center performance venues (500 seat Concert Hall and 250 seat Recital Hall).

CU Denver participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program. All students from Western U.S. states automatically qualify for WUE at CU Denver. WUE makes college more affordable for students in participating states by limiting the cost of attendance to no more than 150% of the cost of in-state tuition.