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The Career Development and Entrepreneurship in Music program is the College of Music's avenue to produce successful 21st century musicians. We help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset to build financially sustainable and professionally satisfying arts careers that positively impact their communities. Our program includes academic coursework, internship opportunities, a music entrepreneurship competition, an innovative music programming competition, a related field in music entrepreneurship, frequent guest speakers, one-on-one career advising and mentorship, community engagement, networking opportunities, a Student Artist Entrepreneurs organization (S.A.E.), and other events. Our students are launching their own businesses as a result of our program offerings. To learn more visit our UNT Music Entrepreneurs page.

Upcoming Events

Recent Events

28
Nov
Nick Finzer
UNT Professor, Trombonist, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Outside in Music
11:00am
14
Nov
Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebration
60-Second Music Business Plan Pitch Marathon
11:00am
31
Oct
17
Oct
SBDC: Discover Funding Opportunities to Launch Your Business
Learn about funding in the arts from North Central Texas Small Business Development Center representatives Brad Bunt and Britt Krhovjak
11:00am

Student Entrepreneur Spotlights

  • Jen Guzmán

    Music Entrepreneurship Teaching Fellow
    Texas Winds Musical Outreach
  • Julianna Emanski

    Doctoral Candidate in Vocal Performance
    Lumedia Musicworks
  • Kyle McKay

    Master of Music in Clarinet Performance
    The Musician's Bookkeeper
  • Drew Sutherland

    Doctoral Candidate in Trombone Performance
    Drew Sutherland Recording Services
  • Christopher Sharpe

    C Sharpe Editions