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Music Industry & Production Summer Program
by National Student Leadership Conference
A residential pre-college program combining studio production, music business simulations, industry speakers, leadership workshops and behind-the-scenes visits.
Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Music Industry and Production Summer Program at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
High school students
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$4,495
Duration
9 days
Format
In-person
Application deadline
Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Accommodation: Supervised campus dormitory
Meals: On-campus meals included
Outcome: Original track and album concept
Campus experience: UCLA classrooms and dorms
Tutors / faculty: Industry experts and speakers
Music Industry and Production Summer Program summary
Students explore both the creative and commercial sides of music through studio work, business simulations and leadership development.
The practical work includes producing an original track, using DAW software, negotiating a record deal and planning an industry event.
It suits students who want to test music production or music-business pathways through collaborative, career-focused activities and professional visits.
What is Music Industry & Production Summer Program?
The Music Industry & Production program is a National Student Leadership Conference pre-college experience focused on how creativity, technology and business shape modern music. Students learn recording, mixing and mastering fundamentals while examining how music moves from concept to release.
Practical workshops combine an album project with record-label and event-management simulations. Industry speakers, leadership sessions and visits to Los Angeles music venues add professional and campus context.
Why Succeed highlights Music Industry and Production Summer Program
The program joins studio production with artist management, copyright, publishing and marketing rather than treating music as performance alone.
Students create an original track and album concept, giving the experience a concrete practical focus.
Record-label and event-management simulations expose students to several music-industry career functions.
Past guest speakers have represented organisations including Live Nation, TikTok, Atlantic Records and Neon Gold Records.
Leadership workshops develop communication, listening, resilience and empathy alongside technical and commercial learning.
Who is Music Industry and Production Summer Program for?
Best for
High-school students curious about music production, artist development or the commercial music industry who enjoy collaborative project work.
Not ideal if
You want specialist instrumental tuition, a performance conservatoire or a formal qualification included in the standard program fee.
Is Music Industry and Production Summer Program worth it?
It may be worthwhile for a student who wants one experience spanning production, artist strategy, events and music business. The original-track project, professional feedback and industry visits make the program more exploratory and practical than a classroom-only introduction.
The main limitation is value: the published residential fee is substantial, and the optional college-credit course costs extra. Families should weigh the breadth of the experience against more specialised production courses, local studio training or independent portfolio work.
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Cost and what is included
$4,495; includes Supervised campus housing, On-campus meals, Course materials and academic expenses, Trips, tours and activities, Off-campus event transportation.
Accommodation
Supervised campus dormitory
Meals
On-campus meals included
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
9 days; University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA.
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Effort level
Moderate to high.
Best started
Begin planning two to three months before a future session to organise enrollment, funding and travel.
Main challenge
Balancing creative decisions with technical production and team-based business tasks.
Typical preparation
Listen critically to several professionally produced tracks and note their structure, balance and effects.
Try basic editing in a DAW so recording and mixing terminology feels familiar.
Research one artist release campaign, including branding, copyright, publishing and promotion.
Prepare funding and travel questions before enrolling, especially if applying internationally.
Useful if
You are ready to contribute ideas and accept feedback.
What do students do on Music Industry and Production Summer Program?
Students move between hands-on production, music-business simulations, leadership workshops, professional insight and field visits. Much of the work is collaborative and tied to realistic industry decisions.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Develop an album concept and produce an original single using DAW software.
- 2
Practise equalization, compression, reverb and other audio-processing techniques.
- 3
Negotiate a simulated record deal and build an artist brand and release strategy.
- 4
Plan an awards ceremony, including its venue, talent, schedule and advertising.
- 5
Study copyright, publishing and marketing within the music business.
- 6
Learn from guest speakers with practical industry experience.
- 7
Visit Los Angeles music, entertainment and cultural venues.
- 8
Complete workshops on communication, listening, resilience and empathy.
Music Industry and Production Summer Program dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
UCLA Residential: June 2026
23 June-1 July 2026
UCLA Residential: July 2026
5-13 July 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Reference date | |
UCLA Residential: June 2026 | 23 June-1 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
UCLA Residential: July 2026 | 5-13 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 14-18
At least one completed high-school year
Attendance allowed through summer after graduation
Academic excellence and leadership ability encouraged
Current high-school program applicants only
How much does Music Industry and Production Summer Program cost?
2026 residential tuition
$4,495 — Covers the published residential package
Funding or discounts
- Summer scholarship: Usually $500-$1,000 — Financial need must be demonstrated
- Payment plan: Monthly payments
- Optional college credit: $1,044 — Separate one-credit online course
What's included
Supervised campus housing, On-campus meals, Course materials and academic expenses, Trips, tours and activities, Off-campus event transportation
How to apply to Music Industry and Production Summer Program
- 1
Open the official NSLC online enrollment application.
- 2
Create or retrieve an NSLC ID and enter the requested student details.
- 3
Choose an available Music Industry & Production session.
- 4
Submit the online application and pay the required deposit by card.
- 5
Contact NSLC if the deposit needs to be paid by check.
- 6
If seeking aid, enroll first and then complete the separate scholarship application.
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What does Music Industry and Production Summer Program cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Album production
Develop an album concept, produce a single and use popular DAW programs.
Recording and mixing
Practise equalization, compression, reverb and audio processing.
Record-label strategy
Negotiate a deal and plan branding, publishing and touring.
Event management
Plan an awards event from venue selection to advertising.
Music business
Study copyright, publishing and marketing for original work.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Who teaches on Music Industry and Production Summer Program?
Students receive practical perspectives from industry experts and guest speakers representing music management, live entertainment, record labels, production, publicity, technology and entertainment law. The album project also includes feedback from industry professionals.
Named speakers are presented as past guests, so future line-ups may differ.
Where do students stay on Music Industry and Production Summer Program?
Residential plan
- Campus dormitory: Students are required to live in supervised campus housing.
- Roommates: Students share with one or two roommates in their age range.
- Meals: On-campus meals are provided through campus dining services.
- Supervision: Team Advisors live on student floors, and administrators live on site.
NSLC states that it is not sponsored by UCLA.
What happens after Music Industry and Production Summer Program?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the original track as evidence of practical production experience.
Build familiarity with DAW workflows and professional feedback.
Explore production, artist management, events, marketing and music-law pathways.
Draw on the experience in future application essays or interviews.
Consider the optional one-credit American University online course.
College credit is optional, completed online and charged separately.
Where does Music Industry and Production Summer Program take place?
The program takes place on the University of California, Los Angeles campus in Los Angeles, California. Students live in campus dormitories and may visit locations such as the Grammy Museum, Village Studios, Peacock Theater, Herb Alpert School of Music and L.A. Live.
Trips and tours are listed as possible inclusions and may vary.
Music Industry and Production Summer Program FAQs
Students explore recording, mixing, mastering, DAW software, artist management, contracts, copyright, publishing, marketing and event planning. Leadership workshops cover communication, listening, resilience and empathy.
The program is framed around production and the music business rather than instrumental performance. Its activities focus on creating a track, managing an artist and planning industry projects.
Students live in supervised campus dormitories at UCLA. They are housed with one or two roommates on a floor with students in their age range.
Published inclusions cover housing, on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, trips, tours, activities and off-campus event transportation. Travel to and from the program is not included.
Yes. NSLC offers summer scholarships for enrolled students who demonstrate financial need, with academic record and school or community involvement also considered.
No. Students may separately enroll in a one-credit American University online course completed outside the campus program dates. It requires an additional tuition payment.
Team Advisors accompany smaller student groups and also live on student floors as Resident Advisors. An administrative team lives on site.
Yes. Campus dining services can accommodate dietary allergies and restrictions when preferences are completed in the student profile.
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- MUSI UCLA by NSLC - Flipsnack
- NSLC Online Enrollment
- UCLA High School Summer Programs | NSLC | Los Angeles
- Youth Leadership Programs | National Student Leadership Conference
- Frequently Asked Questions | National Student Leadership Conference
- Summer Program Scholarships | National Student Leadership Conference
- High School Summer Music Program | National Student Leadership Conference
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