An Introduction to Music Studies is a guide to the study of music, as well as the careers a successful music studies graduate qualifies for.

What does this book cover?

An Introduction to Music Studies is a guide to all the reasons one might want to study music at the university level, what careers might come from such a degree and the value a musical education can bring to non-musical careers. It is specially designed to be approachable and easy to access.

This edition of An Introduction to Music Studies includes coverage of:

• The key elements of music studies, such as music theory, composition and different musical styles
• The history and terminology of formal music studies
• An overview of the careers music graduates can specialise for
• Music technology and tech-based music careers
• A definitive glossary if musical terms

About the Authors 

Jim Samson is Emeritus Professor of Music at Royal Holloway University of London. He has also taught at the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter. He is Editor-in-Chief for Grove Music Online: South East and East Central Europe, and a Series Editor of The Complete Chopin: A New Critical Edition (In progress).

This edition of An Introduction to Music Studies is perfect for students, especially those thinking of pursuing a music degree.