University of Miami’s Frost School of Music Names Matt Serletic Dean

University of Miami's Frost School of Music has appointed former music producer Matt Serletic as its new dean. Serletic, who graduated from the program with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music performance, has had a successful career producing songs for renowned artists such as Aerosmith, Santana, and Willie Nelson. He has won two Grammys, including Record of the Year for Santana's "Smooth" and Album of the Year for Supernatural.

Serletic has served on the school's advisory committee since 2018 and was named the sixth dean of the school, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Speaking to Billboard, Serletic reflected on his time at the university, stating, "The Frost School of Music taught me to listen." He has spent the past 30 years honing that skill in studios and leading technology companies. Now, he aims to bring that same focus to the school, pushing it to be fearless and closely aligned with the music industry.

Joel Samuels, the University of Miami's executive VP for academic affairs, expressed excitement about Serletic's appointment, noting that his diverse experiences make him well-suited to lead the school into its next century of growth. The Frost School of Music has long been recognized as one of the top music programs in the country, attracting talented students and faculty from around the world.

With Serletic's wide-ranging background in music creation, performance, business, and leadership, he is poised to elevate the school's impact and reach even further.