This is Nikola Berardo, a junior Music Industry major with a concentration in Music Technology from Absecon, NJ (Atlantic County). Today, he will share his experiences on his first month at Rowan University. Name: Nikola Berardo Major: Music Industry with a Music Technology concentration Year: Junior Hometown and County: Absecon, NJ (Atlantic County) Off-campus resident? Yes […]
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Achieving Goals: Getting Produced

Today we are talking with Enzo Ronchi, a senior Public Relations major who transferred from Atlantic Cape Community College. Enzo is a part of the band Transfer Post. Transfer Post was featured on a completion album produced by Rowan Music Group. Enzo was always inspired by music and is a self-taught musician from an early […]
Music Industry Students put on “Summer Kick Off” show at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia

At the end of the spring semester, Rowan Music Industry students created their very own touring and booking company and put on one of the last shows at the legendary Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia. The students of Rowan’s Music Industry program must take a “Touring and Concert Promotion” class. In this class, students have the […]
Passing the Torch: Music Industry, First-Generation Student Gives Advice

“The best way to connect with internships and job opportunities was through the Rowan Music Group and speaking to your professors,” says first-generation college student Emilio Del Hierro, an international student from Ecuador and a recent music industry graduate from the College of Performing Arts. Emilio rented an off-campus apartment and commuted to Rowan. To […]
Music Industry Major Works With Dream Company

Receiving an internship with Live Nation was music to Devon Dyer’s ears. Devon, senior music industry major with a specialization in music business from Hightstown, NJ (Mercer County), interned with the world’s largest entertainment company this past year. From her on-campus apartment at 220 Rowan Boulevard, she made Live Nation’s website her homepage, applied to […]
Music Industry Student Gains Hands-On Experience Through Live Performances

Claire Jesseman, a senior Music Industry and Spanish double major from Ewing, NJ (Mercer County) may have discovered her favorite sound: the “ding” of a new email notification! Through opportunities sent out to Music Industry students by her professors and program coordinators, her Rowan education is actively filled with traveling, networking, and experiencing her field […]
#PROFspective: Music Industry major Luis Vera

Today, we speak with Luis Vera, a junior Music Industry major from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County) who commutes. Luis will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Luis Vera Major: Music Industry Minor […]
Don’s Home Away From Home: Studio 1 [VIDEO]

Watch Don DeWitt, junior music industry major and commuter from Monroeville, NJ (Gloucester County) in his home-away-from-home at Rowan, Studio 1 in Wilson Hall. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Luis Vera

Meet Luis (on left), a junior music industry tech major from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County.) Why did you choose to come to Rowan? “I chose Rowan because out of all the programs in New Jersey I applied for, Rowan’s seemed spunky and new and was in the growing phase. It was also a lot cheaper […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Joseph Murphy

Meet Joseph Murphy, a junior music industry major who commutes from Woolwich, NJ (Gloucester County). Why did you choose to come to Rowan? “I chose Rowan because they offered a program tailored to my interests [music industry] and it was the most affordable option for me.” What is one piece of advice you have for […]
Prof Style: Jordan Taylor

“I’ve wanted to do blue hair for a long time. I eventually want to go neon green. I got this jacket at Urban Outfitters, on sale for 20 bucks!” Jordan Taylor, a sophomore music industry major from Marlton, N.J. (Burlington County). VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] […]
What Profs are Listening to: Sydney Atkinson

“I like Ed Sheeran because all he needs is a loop pedal, a guitar and a microphone. It’s cool to see just one guy doing something on his own that a whole band usually does.” Sydney Atkinson, a sophomore Music Industry major from Flemington, N.J. (Hunterdon County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT […]
First Year Voices: Maya Norton

“Hey Rowan people! If someone wants to start a ska band (horns and punk music) hit me up,” Maya Norton. Music Industry major, Medford, NJ (Burlington County). VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may […]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Music Industry Major Jeff McConnell Jr.

Today, we speak with Jeff McConnell Jr., a sophomore engineering entrepreneurship and music industry double major from Marmora, NJ, who will live on campus in Whitney Center this year. Jeff will give us insight on his career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like […]
#PROFspective: Music Industry Major Ricardo Oropeza

Today we speak with Ricardo Oropeza, a sophomore music industry major originally from Caracas, Venezuela, who now calls Randolph, Morris County, home when he’s not living in Edgewood Apartments at Rowan. Ricardo will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out […]