Summer Springboard

Music Production & Management

ACADEMIC COURSE

JUMPSTART YOUR MUSIC CAREER WITH HANDS-ON PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Course Highlights

  • Gain hands-on knowledge in songwriting, producing, recording, and editing, understanding how each step contributes to creating a polished final track.
  • Learn about essential business aspects such as music rights, royalties, licensing agreements, and copyright laws to protect and monetize creative work effectively.
  • Enhance your abilities by writing, recording, and editing your own demo tracks, applying practical techniques to bring your musical ideas to life.
  • Discover the fundamentals of artist management, including drafting contracts, negotiating deals, and guiding career development to support artists’ growth and success.
  • Focus on building a strong artist brand and image, utilizing social media strategies, growing a dedicated fanbase, and creating meaningful connections with audiences.
  • Visit a professional recording studio to learn firsthand about music recording equipment, as well as the processes of producing and editing demos.

Summer Springboard

Music Production & Management

Course Overview

Summer Springboard’s Music Production and Management program provides high school students with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the creative and business aspects of the music industry, with the added benefit of being based in Los Angeles, one of the world’s premier music and entertainment hubs. This location not only enhances the learning experience but also opens doors to unparalleled industry exposure and networking opportunities.

During the course, students will engage in songwriting, music production, and recording, while learning critical music business concepts such as copyright, royalties, and artist management. With Los Angeles as the backdrop, students can take advantage of the city’s vibrant music scene, visiting world-class studios, and learning from leading professionals during excursions and guest lectures.

By the end of the program, students will have developed both their creative and business skills, completing a final project (such as a demo or marketing plan) and leaving well-prepared to pursue a career in the music industry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Outcome #1

Explore the major elements of music production: songwriting, producing, recording, and editing.

Outcome #2

Understand music industry management: rights, royalties, licensing, and copyrights.

Outcome #3

Develop creative skills by writing, recording, and editing your own demo.

Outcome #4

Learn to manage artists through contracts, negotiations, and career development.

Summer Springboard

Music Production & Management

Courses by Campus

MUSIC PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

UCLA

Los Angeles, California