REACH YOUR POTENTIAL AS A MUSIC BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL.
LOS ANGELES MUSIC BUSINESS PROGRAM
At ICON’s Music Business Program in Los Angeles, you’ll learn the leadership and entrepreneurial skills needed to successfully develop, launch and manage an artist in the entertainment industry. Tap into ICON’s talent as you master collaborations and discover how to help artists translate magic in the studio to touring success. You’ll also apply music business concepts to real-world challenges with an internship in the music industry.

20:1 RATIO
Small classrooms give you individualized attention and help you master each step of the curriculum.

INTERNSHIP IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Get real-world experience and build connections in the music business.

TRIBE OF TALENT
Team up with future front-runners, from skilled producers to spirited vocalists.

DISCUSSION LAB
Gain solid skills and deeper levels of understanding as you apply concepts in real-time, with guided support.
AS A GRADUATE OF ICON’S MUSIC BUSINESS PROGRAM IN LOS ANGELES, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
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BUILD PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
Network while you gain industry experience with a Music Business internship.
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CREATE AND LAUNCH AN ARTIST BRAND
Manage an artist while you execute the strategies that drive success.
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NAVIGATE CONTRACTS AND PROTECT YOUR CREATIVE PROPERTY
Look for red flags and understand the different types of agreements in the industry.
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START A RECORD LABEL
Use your insider’s view of how record companies function to launch your own label.
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ORGANIZE AN ARTIST TOUR
Know what to expect when you hit the road, how to access multiple streams of income, and what type of team you need for a successful tour.
TUITION
WHAT’S INCLUDED
12 MONTHS
of music business education
(see curriculum below)
20 HOURS
with an industry professional
1000 HOURS
of office hours available
(optional)
LIVE Q&A
with guest artists
Curriculum
What classes you’ll take and how much time you need to commit.
MUSIC BUSINESS
PRINCIPLES
- Business Operations I
- Music Industry I
- Marketing I
- Branding
- DAW (Intro to Ableton & Protools)
- Music History
- Visual Design
- Discussion Lab I
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
& TOURING
- Business Operations II
- Music Industry II
- Music and Law I
- Marketing II
- Studio Business I
- Artist Development I
- Tech & Media Lab
- Discussion Lab II
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST
MANAGEMENT
- Artist Management
- Music and Law II
- Touring I
- Studio Business II
- Artist Development II
- THE ART OF FLOW ® I
- Marketing & Branding Lab
- Music Business Mentor I
MUSIC BUSINESS
INTERNSHIP
- The Collaboration Project II
- Touring II
- Music Industry Start-Up
- Music Industry Internship
- Music Business Mentor II
ICON’s Music Business Program in Los Angeles prepares students with the leadership and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in the Entertainment Industry.
“Icon Collective is in a league of its own when it comes to both music production and being an artist. Going to ICON was the best decision I’ve ever made.“
Brendan Carney
LOS ANGELES STUDENT Long Island, NY“Icon Collective illuminates the truth and potential of your inner most artist. This community will help you answer the calling that is deep within you. That is the gift and treasure of this place”
David Yuan
LOS ANGELES STUDENT San Jose, CA“My time at ICON taught me to be a songwriter, a producer, an engineer, and most importantly a musician. The lessons that I learned there will stick with me for the rest of my life. I would not be the person I am today without ICON”
Roman Perry
LOS ANGELES STUDENT Boston, MA“I love that the instructors are people who have been in the industry and know what they’re talking about. ICON took me farther with my music than I ever imagined possible”
Salvador Castillo
LOS ANGELES STUDENT Los Angeles, CASPEAK TO AN ICON
REPRESENTATIVESummer 2023
DEADLINE Jun 12
Fall 2023
DEADLINE Sep 11
