Wouls it be practical to double major in Computer Science and Music Recording/Technology?

I know these fields are very unrelated, but i love music in all it's forms. Everything from in the studio with a band, to in the auditorium with a choir, to on stage in a musical. it's become a passion. the problem is i started very late in my musical career. i only have 2 real years of experience in ensembles. i couldn't fit music theory into my schedule though. i just feel like i got started to late and now i'm not prepared of music major auditions.


anyway, i've always loved computers and working with them and problem solving and coding. plus, i know computer programming is a growing field with decently high salaries.


so what i'd really love to do is combine them together and develop software for music and/or recording. like Finale, Cakewalk, Sonar, etc,etc. but is this really a realistic idea? will i end up wasting my time on a education in music?


ps: i have been accepted already to the schools of my choice for computer science, i'm just considering a dual major or minor in music.

Wouls it be practical to double major in Computer Science and Music Recording/Technology?
Sweety, you are never too late to love music in any form. And I don't think the fields are unrelated. You could very easily apply your computer knowledge to music and vice versa. This will be a very challenging path to take and will require a great deal of dedication on your part. The courses will be tough and you will be studying endlessly. But, oh the things you could do when you are done. Just think of the inspiration the music will give you when you combine them both. You go boy! My hat's off to you. I wish you all the luck in the world.
Reply:I think its an excellent choice.


If you ever wanted to be a producer, you will be ahead of the game since so much of that equipment is all computerized now.


Several of my family members have degrees in music. Its their love and they can't imagine doing anything else. Having the extra education in ANY field will never let you down.
Reply:You should definitely major in Computer Science.Before you decide whether to minor or major in music, check out the requirements for the major or minor and talk to students about the workload. You will be surprised, but majoring or minoring in music takes up A LOT of time. You'll have to spend hours practicing an instrument or figuring out music theory. It would probably be very difficult to do both as majors.

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