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Music & Entertainment Learning Experience

Music & Entertainment Learning Experience

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If you have a passion for music, you’ve come to the right place.

About the Program

From song writing and record production, to contracts and career management, our Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE) program will set you on the path to a successful career in the rapidly evolving global music industry. This unique and popular program combines academic experience with real-world applications, which will provide you with a solid, well-rounded education in the basics of the music industry, sound recording, and the business of music.

The MELE program offers two distinct degree paths. The Associate of Science (AS) in Music Business & Production and the Associate of Science (AS) in Audio Engineering Technology which may be earned during a four-semester sequence:

  • AS in MELE Music Business & Production: This curriculum requires special focus on business related courses, including accounting, business law, and economics, as well as music business courses. Music business courses include a survey of the music business, music publishing, intellectual properties, and others.
  • AS in MELE Audio Engineering Technology: This curriculum focuses on the engineering and production of music recording. Audio engineering courses include studio production, audio engineering, and studio maintenance and electronics.

Our MELE program makes its home in the Mike Curb MELE Studios, a state-of-the-art recording facility made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes are program goals that describe what you will gain from this learning experience. They are located in the program descriptions in the College Catalog.

In addition to the Tuition, other costs include:

  •  Textbooks: Approximately $240 for the program
  1. Apply to Honolulu Community College.
  2. Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100; “C” or higher in MATH 24, OR Placement in MATH 25 or higher

A practicum experience is a MELE degree requirement. MELE 275 is a capstone course that will provide you with an internship experience at selected music and entertainment industry businesses.

Degrees & Certificates Offered
  • Associate in Science Degree (AS)
Course Information

Careers

Many of our Music & Entertainment Learning graduates have gone on to careers in the occupations listed below:

Visit the Hawaii Career Explorer website for more information.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

First, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine if you are eligible for financial assistance which may help to cover your tuition and any additional costs. For more information about Financial Aid and FAFSA, visit Financial Aid Overview.

Next, see if you may qualify for Scholarships, which are awarded on the basis of merit, academic performance, and/or financial need. View the Scholarships page for available scholarships.

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HonCC offers more than 23 academic programs offering 22 associate degrees and 31 certificates to prepare you for a lifetime of meaningful work.

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