MUSIC BUSINESS
TUESDAYS 7-10pm CST (ONLINE) w/ INSTRUCTOR - MICHAELTON
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
04/23/24 - 07/09/24
07/23/24 - 10/08/24
10/15/24 - 01/14/25
01/28/25 - 04/15/25
Enrollment Closes 04/16/24 - Open
Enrollment opens 05/06/24
Enrollment opens 08/05/24
Enrollment opens 10/28/24
TUES 7-10pm CST (ONLINE) w/ INSTRUCTOR - MICHAELTON
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
04/23/24 - 07/09/24
07/23/24 - 10/08/24
10/15/24 - 01/14/25
01/28/25 - 04/15/25
Enrollment Closes 04/16/24 - Open
Enrollment opens 05/06/24
Enrollment opens 08/05/24
Enrollment opens 10/28/24
TUESDAYS 7-10pm CST (ONLINE) w/ INSTRUCTOR - MICHAELTON
Enrollment Now Open
Spring | 04/23/24 - 07/09/24 | Enroll. closes 04/16/24
Summer | 07/23/24 - 10/08/24 | Enroll. opens 05/06/24
Fall | 10/15/24 - 01/14/25 | Enroll. opens 08/05/24
Winter | 01/28/25 - 04/15/25 | Enroll. opens 10/28/24
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This course offers fundamental concepts necessary for a thriving, independent music industry career.
It focuses on timeless business, industry, communication, and marketing principles rather than just covering fleeting TikTok strategies or playlist hacks. By emphasizing these broad principles, you’ll develop effective strategies and practices that can adapt to the ever-evolving industry landscape. The instructor customizes these essential concepts to align with your career goals, ensuring their relevance to your unique journey. After completing the course, you’ll understand the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to transform your musical passion into a sustainable career.
What Our Students Have To Say
Joshua Tolund (Motiz)
Motiz was already an experienced producer but wanted to get deeper into effects and sound design.
Mike Rieckenberg (Specks)
After one year, Specks is putting out finished, professional albums. “Slam is like hanging out with your best friend.”
Julie Thoreen
Julie talks about her creative process that she found in the Sound Design Program, and learning to find her sound.
Ben Gardner (Bolo)
Listen to Bolo talk about the resources he had access to as a student at Slam. Ben got from the classroom to the stage in no time.
Maggie Schultesis (Magnetik)
Getting that immediate feedback from instructors and classmates was a highlight for Magnetik during her time in class!
Rex
Rex was looking for a way to build connections while he learned, and a place he could make his own.
Ali Coyle (DJ Ali D)
DJ Ali D had always wanted to learn to DJ, ever since she was a kid. She found Slam and was able to turn that into a reality.
Mike Johnson (Michaelton)
Michaelton came to us after completing a traditional college music education. Hear what he has to say about the differences.
Jacob Butler
Check out student Jacob Butler talking about his experience in the Ableton Program, and his “Break-through A-Ha” moment.
Patrick Caye (Verum)
Check out Verum talking about his musical journey, finding confidence in his skills and a home at Slam Academy.
Renne Knott (Xeela)
After taking our program and learning some workflows and filling in those gaps, Xeela is finishing tunes and growing at a quicker pace!
Jason Soderlund
Jason is a guitar player who came to Sound Design to explore ways to extend his guitar techniques.
Alex (Moonshine)
Moonshine found a sense of community waiting for him on campus when he stepped through the door.
Michael Evalds
Walking in, Michael couldn’t even find the kick and the downbeat. Now he is making amazing tracks in Ableton Live.
Katie (K80)
K80 talks about her experience not even knowing how to open the program all the way to making her first tracks.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
MICHAELTON
"With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Michael Johnson (Michaelton) has worn many hats, serving as a producer, educator, artist manager, music licensor, and marketer. His own obsession with "Making it in the industry" led him to delve deeply into the inner workings of the business side of things, and his love for people quickly transformed his obsession into a mission of "Helping his friends make it in the industry."
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Instant access to course materials online
- Exclusive Ableton Certified Training
- 3 hours weekly class time online or in-person
- 12 weeks of in-depth curriculum
- 1-on-1 help guidance from instructors
- Extra lab time available online
- Personalized feedback on your tracks
- Invitation to our private online community
- Check out all the additional member benefits!
PRODUCE
Navigate modern music-making tools with confidence to create your own sound and express your musical ideas.
PERFORM
Share your music with the world. In stage or streaming online, our programs include techniques for live performance.
INDUSTRY
Learn music industry standards, get expert feedback on your tacks, and build connections.
