Make Your Own Music

You could launch your music career with your own professionally mastered EP at Houghton University. Complete your free online application to Houghton and the Greatbatch School of Music by February 16 to be considered for the Greatbatch Emerging Artists.

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Professionally Mastered EP

Release your own EP on Spotify through Houghton’s EMA Studios label

2 Year Mentorship

Develop scratch tracks, receive expert feedback and build industry connections

Launch Your Career

Graduate with hands-on experience and a professional recording to list on your CV or resume
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How it Works

You can graduate from Houghton with your music degree and a professionally mastered and published recording on your CV or resume. Four students will be selected as Greatbatch Emerging Artists, based on their application and audition, to begin a two-year mentorship. During that time, you will:

  • Develop multiple scratch tracks under the mentorship of Houghton faculty
  • Record your own EP with EMA Recording Studios at Houghton University, with final process sent to a professional mastering house.
  • Mastered EP (four to six tracks) will be released under Houghton’s label in your Junior or Senior year.
Apply Before February 16

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Launch Your Recording Career By Applying to Houghton Today

Complete your free online application to Houghton University before February 16.

Apply Now