The intensive A.A. curriculum prepares musicians to perform in any professional situation, along with learning professional development skills such as basic computer use, EPK creation, resume and bio writing, and social media as a tool for business and networking. The Associate of Arts Degree is intended to equip students with the knowledge and training needed to become professional performers in today’s music industry.

Today’s horn players—saxophonists, trombonists, and trumpeters—working in the contemporary music industry are expected to be outstanding on their instruments as soloists, section players, readers and improvisers, arrangers and engineers. They should also be knowledgeable of all styles while retaining their own artistic identity, sometimes being required to perform on instruments outside of their specialty.

Musicians Institute's unique balance of performance, individual practice, and unique curriculum trains horn players to be competent in all of these areas, and to be ready for any situation they may encounter as a professional musician.