MI HOLLYWOOD · ON-CAMPUS
Music Artist, Production & Entrepreneurship
Program Overview
The music industry has changed, creating new opportunities for independent artists to create, release, and promote music on their own terms. But building a career takes more than talent. Today’s artists need the creative, technical, and business skills to develop their sound, build an audience, and take ownership of their careers.
MI’s Associate of Arts in Music Artist, Production, & Entrepreneurship (A.A. MAPE) is a six-quarter degree program building from our 4-quarter A.P.E. program that combines hands-on music creation and production with artist development, marketing, and music business. Students develop skills in songwriting, recording, mixing, mastering, branding, social media, video production, and the business behind their music.
The program culminates in a comprehensive artist development project, where students create a four-song EP along with the branding and promotional materials to support its release. From album artwork and an EPK to a website and marketing plan, students graduate with a developed artist project and the skills to take their next steps in the music industry.
Curriculum Highlights
ARTST-650 – The Independent Artist as CEO
ARTST-603 – A.A. MAPE Final Project
ARTST-454 or 413 – Music Video Editing w/ Adobe Premiere/Final Cut Pro X
Degree by the Numbers
From 10 weeks to 18 months, there’s an option for you!
Associate of Arts – 6 Quarters
MI SELECT (Individual Course) - 10 Weeks
The MI Difference
Project Advising & Artist Development
Throughout the program, students work with experienced instructors and project advisors to develop and refine their individual artist projects. Through ongoing advising and mentorship, students receive guidance as they build their music, and develop their artistic identity. The MAPE Final Project is designed not just to demonstrate your mastery of the courses in the program, but to give you something to take out into the world and begin your career.
Hollywood Location
Our campus is located in the middle of the entertainment industry, including the worlds of music, film, television and beyond. Students will have access to the finest live music venues, along with opportunities and possibilities to visit, intern and work at the best studios and sought after music labels in the world.
Fully immersive curriculum
A.A. MAPE students learn from industry-experienced instructors through hands-on training in MI’s studios, labs, and creative spaces. The curriculum combines music production, artist development, and entrepreneurship to help students build the skills to create and promote their own music. Some highlights include:
- Develop your sound through songwriting, musicianship, recording, mixing, mastering, and instrumental music production.
- Build your artist identity and brand through graphic design, social media strategy, and music video production.
- Learn the business of being an independent artist, including music rights, licensing, marketing, and strategies for building and monetizing your career.
Partnerships
As an MI student, you become part of a global network of arts, entertainment and educational companies. These partnerships and affiliates can offer students direct access to the music industry and help with their careers after graduation, including but not limited to internships, job placements, gear discounts, and more.
For a full list of our industry partnerships, please visit: www.mi.edu/about-us/partners/
Facilities
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Faculty
Musicians Institute hosts a highly skilled faculty with extensive experience in the world of contemporary music.
Mark “Blakkat” Bell
Eric Corne
Lauren Pardini
Jessica Louise
Alumni Success Stories
Bruno Parnell Post Production Coordinator for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Assistant Production Coordinator for Are You The One? for MTV
MI Alumni
Truly taking advantage of the facilities at MI that are available 24/7 and the amazing instructors is up to the individual student…You get what you put into your time there.READ BRUNO'S STORY
King Mala Singer/Songwriter
MI Alumni
My greatest piece of advice for students starting out would be to say ‘Yes!’ Say yes to every opportunity, every inspiration.READ KING'S STORY
Devin Moses Rapper/songwriter
MI Alumni
MI was the first place I ever truly fit in, where I felt inspired by the instructors and fellow studentsREAD DEVIN'S STORY
International Students
International students make up nearly one-fourth of MI’s total student population, representing more than 50 countries throughout the world. The International Student Office is dedicated to making the transition from each student’s home country to MI’s Hollywood campus as smooth and easy as possible.
International Student ResourcesCareer Development
Artist & Career Services
Artist & Career Services (ACS) is an extensive resource center designed to offer students and alumni active professional & personal development to succeed in today’s competitive entertainment industry.
ACS provides help in career development like resume building, workshops, industry mentors, discounted gear, internships and more.
Accelerate Your CareerScholarships & Financial Aid
Don’t let finances get in the way of your dreams. MI has a range of scholarships available for incoming students of all kinds. Scholarships available to Music Artist/Producer & Entrepreneurship students include:
MI Development Scholarship
Musicians Institute offers the MI Development Scholarship to newly enrolling students in order to encourage the educational development of musicians and music industry professionals.
INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Musicians Institute has created the International Musicians Merit Scholarship specifically to assist advanced musicians from outside the United States with their educational development.
Ready to start your Music Artist/Producer & Entrepreneurship journey?
The first step in applying to our on-ground or online program is to complete an Application for Admission, and get started with the best music college!
Upcoming Events
ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE
Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers.
MI ONLINE INFO SESSION
Meet the MI Online team as they guide you through the MIO platform, the diverse program offerings, and the steps needed to apply.
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Learn about the financial aid process, key documents, and funding sources to help you manage costs.