16 Students will be selected for the Fall Semester

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will cover the cost of the program for accepted participants which is a $395 value, however, there is a $25 registration fee to be paid by the participant upon acceptance to the program.

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  • Applications open Monday, September 15
  • Applications close Monday, September 29
  • Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Wednesday, October 15
  • Starting Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm CT, participants will meet weekly for live, interactive sessions led by experience industry professionals.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

  • October 28 - How the Music Business Operates
  • November 4 - Roles Around an Artist
  • November 11- Record Label and Distribution Basics
  • November 18 - Music Publishing Basics
  • December 2 - Building an Independent Artist’s Toolkit
  • December 9 - Course Wrap & Final Project

91% OF RESPONDENTS FEEL "CONFIDENT" / "VERY CONFIDENT"

in their understanding of the music industry and how to navigate it, including 55% who feel “very confident” and 36% who feel “confident".

ALL RESPONDENTS WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM

Kaylah S's testimony on the Music Program: Kaylah is a senior health sciences major with the career goal to bring international artists to San Antonio. She said "I came in with an idea and a dream, and through this program, no one treated it as worthless. Instead, people believed in me and walked me through the process of understanding what it might take to bring it to life." Kaylah applied for an internship with Austin's Moody Center. FTS requested her application be flagged for review.
Rusti W's testimony on the Music Program: Rusti is a graduate sound recording & technology major with the career goal of live events and production. Rusti said "I feel like I'm walking away from this with more knowledge, more confidence. The program has renewed my sense of purpose.. There are things I've never considered as a career that now, going through this class, I've learned actually exist. It broadened my horizons." Rusti applied for a full-time positin with SXSW through a referral from FTS. We requested her application be flagged for review.
Owen A. testimony on the Music Program: Owen is a communication design junior who has the career goal of creative direction in music. Owen said "I just thought [working in the music industry] was so out there and something I shouldn't even consider.. But now I feel like I can actually do this, which is crazy.. Thank you ao much to the admins. I wouldn't have been able to take the program without the tuition support." Owen applied for a graphic design internship at Classick Studios, a renowned recording studio in Chicago, through a referral from FTS. FTS requested her application be flagged for review. FTS introducing Own to Figure It Out Agency, an Austin-based brand partnerships company.
Erik R. Testimony on the Music Business Program: He is a junior management major with the career goal of artist management. He said "Whether you're going blind or already know the industry, this program gives you clarity, resources, connections and events that can accelerate your career, as long as you take advantage of them. They lay the groundwork out for you." Erik attended the July networking event with the artists he manages, engaging with representatives from BMI, SXSW and other prominent industry organizations.

APPLY TODAY

Engage in a hands-on music business education, build industry connections through an in-person networking event, and gain direct access to career opportunities with leading companies like SXSW and C3 Presents.