Get your Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Digital Instrument AT Rio Hondo College

If you love music, technology, and creativity all in one, this is a field where you can build a future from that mix. Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) performance and production is where artists make sound with digital tools (synths, samplers, drum machines, software), not just traditional instruments. You get hands-on with modern music production, sound design, and live performance tech. The bachelor's degree program gives you tools and training so you’re not just following trends, you’re creating them. 

You’ll learn both craft and technical skill: creating, manipulating, and performing sound; using digital signal processing; integrating hardware and software; and using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). You’ll also gain real studio experience, access to professional-level gear, and mentorship from industry professionals. That means when you graduate, you’re already familiar with what studios, live shows, and digital music production need. 

Because the music landscape is always changing and growing with streaming, electronic performance, virtual shows, new music tech, and online distribution, there’s a growing demand for people who can innovate as well as perform. If you want a career where artistry, performance, technology, and constant learning combine, and you want to make your own music, design sound, or shape the future of music, EDI is a powerful path.

Graduates with an Electronic Digital Instrument degree can work across the music and entertainment industries in roles such as:

• Electronic Music Producer – creating tracks, remixes, and compositions for streaming, film, and live audiences.

• Live Performance Artist – bringing music to life with electronic instruments, controllers, and performance systems.

• Sound Designer – building soundscapes for film, television, games, and immersive media.

• Studio Engineer – managing recording sessions, mixing, mastering, and audio production.

• DJ / Performer – creating dynamic sets for clubs, concerts, and festivals.

• Concert Production Specialist – handling the technical side of live shows, sound systems, and electronic performance.

• Music Technology Specialist or Audio Software Developer – designing tools, plugins, and software used in modern production.

• Music Educator – teaching electronic music production, sound design, or performance in schools, studios, or private settings.

This field is flexible and creative. You can work independently, collaborate with other artists, or build a career in media, entertainment, or education.

Whatever your career goals, California community colleges can help put you on the path to success.