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University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America.

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ITT Technical Institutes

The ITT Technical Institutes offer technology-oriented programs at over 100 campuses in over 34 states. Online programs are also available.

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The Art Institute Online

Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, you can jump-start your career with an associate's or bachelor's degree from The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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Online Music Education Degrees

Do you imagine yourself performing on stage at a major concert, playing in an orchestra or touring the night club circuit? If you are thinking about a career in music, formal training and courses in music are necessary considerations.

Attending college and taking appropriate courses or training will make your resume more appealing to potential employers. If you began playing an instrument or singing at a young age, you already have a good start. Now you need to build on that foundation with the right training and courses in your area of interest. It is also a good idea to expand the possibilities by adding to the skills that you already have.

Very few people become famous in the music industry over night ? most often the musicians we listen to have worked and studied hard to get where they are. A music program at a college or university is the most common place to gain the needed training. Courses in music will usually include some musical theory, interpretation of music, music composition, conducting a choir or orchestra, and performance in a particular instrument or singing.

As you learn, there may be opportunities for you to work casually or part-time singing in a club or playing with a band. These experiences will be valuable to you as you look to discover and strengthen your area of music expertise through formal training.

Whether you hope to make music your career or want to increase your skills for personal reasons, you definitely need to consider formal music education and training as a necessary foundation.

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Grand Canyon University - Alabama

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, Online Education Database (OEDb), and more. Grand Canyon University offers online and campus-based bachelors and master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional. For more information visit www.gcu.edu"

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Grand Canyon University - Illinois

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Grand Canyon University - Tennessee

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Grand Canyon University - Wisconsin

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