General admission deadline
17 May 2026
Provider-wide final deadline for the verified 2026 cycle.
In-person Program
Music Production & Management High School Course
A hands-on pre-college course combining songwriting, recording, production, artist management, music rights, branding, and a final project.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
In-person Program
Music Production & Management High School Course
A hands-on pre-college course combining songwriting, recording, production, artist management, music rights, branding, and a final project.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Music Production Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Recently closed
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
14-18
Location / Region
Los Angeles; Nashville
Cost
From $2,998
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Media StudiesBusiness & Economics
Accommodation: Residential or commuter
Certificate: Completion certificate
Campus options: UCLA; Vanderbilt University
Main output: Demo or marketing plan
Teaching: Music-industry professionals
Music Production Course summary
This pre-college course brings together songwriting, production, recording, editing, and the commercial side of the music industry.
Students work on practical music projects while exploring copyright, royalties, licensing, artist management, contracts, branding, and audience development.
It suits students who want to test both creative and business-facing music careers rather than study performance alone.
What is Music Production & Management High School Course?
The Music Production & Management High School Course is a Summer Springboard pre-college experience covering the creative and commercial sides of music. Students explore how songs move from writing and recording through production and editing while learning how rights, royalties, licensing, and artist management shape the industry.
Practical workshops, professional studio visits, guest lectures, and industry-focused excursions connect classroom ideas with working practice. Students develop a final project, such as a demo track or music marketing plan, that brings their creative and business learning together.
Why Succeed highlights Music Production Course
It treats music creation and music business as connected disciplines.
Students make and edit original work rather than relying only on lectures.
Professional studio visits expose students to industry-standard equipment and workflows.
The curriculum covers practical rights, royalties, licensing, contracts, branding, and artist development.
A final demo or marketing project gives the experience a concrete outcome.
Who is Music Production Course for?
Best for
High-school students curious about producing music and the business decisions behind artists, recordings, rights, and promotion.
Not ideal if
You want a performance-only conservatory course, graded academic credit, or a low-cost day workshop.
Is Music Production Course worth it?
This course can be worthwhile for students who want a structured test of several music-industry roles before choosing a college subject or career direction. The combination of creative practice, business concepts, studio exposure, and a final project is broader than a production-only workshop.
The main limitation is value for money: tuition, an application fee, a deposit, and possible travel make it a substantial family commitment. It also does not award college credit, and the host universities do not run the program.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From $2,998; includes Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., All students receive a completion certificate and professor recommendation letter..
Accommodation
Residential or commuter
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Los Angeles; Nashville.
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Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Music Production Course need?
Effort level
Moderate.
Best started
Begin six to eight weeks before the next application cycle or preferred session.
Main challenge
Choosing between campuses, tuition types, and residential or commuter arrangements.
Typical preparation
Discuss whether your priority is production, songwriting, or music business.
Gather the contact details, short-answer responses, agreements, and payment information needed for the application.
Compare residential and commuter inclusions before choosing a tuition type.
International families should allow additional time for English evidence and travel documents.
Useful if
You already have song, artist, or marketing ideas to explore.
What do students do on Music Production Course?
Students move between creative production work, music-business study, professional exposure, and a final applied project.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore songwriting, producing, recording, and editing as connected stages.
- 2
Write, record, produce, and edit original demo material.
- 3
Study copyright, royalties, licensing, contracts, and artist management.
- 4
Develop artist branding, audience, and social media strategies.
- 5
Visit a professional recording studio and examine industry equipment and workflows.
- 6
Complete a final project such as a demo or music marketing plan.
Music Production Course 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
Vanderbilt session
14-26 June 2026
Two-week course at Vanderbilt University.
UCLA session one
21 June-3 July 2026
Two-week course at UCLA.
UCLA session two
5-17 July 2026
Two-week course at UCLA.
UCLA session three
19-31 July 2026
Two-week course at UCLA.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General admission deadline | 17 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Vanderbilt session | 14-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
UCLA session one | 21 June-3 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
UCLA session two | 5-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
UCLA session three | 19-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students in Grades 9-12
Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent
Rising ninth graders may apply
Recent high-school graduates may apply
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency
Essential Eligibility Criteria apply
How much does Music Production Course cost?
Program tuition
From $2,998 — Commuter and residential options are available.
Funding or discounts
- Program deposit: $600 — Paid with the application to reserve a place.
- Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and non-refundable.
- Alumni scholarship: $500 — Offered to eligible alumni in the verified 2026 cycle.
What's included
Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., All students receive a completion certificate and professor recommendation letter.
How to apply to Music Production Course
- 1
Open the official application portal and enter basic contact information.
- 2
Confirm the verification email and complete the account profile.
- 3
Select Create New Application from the dashboard.
- 4
Choose the campus, session, course, and residential or commuter tuition type.
- 5
Complete student details and short-answer questions with the student present.
- 6
Sign the required agreements and pay the deposit and application fee.
- 7
Submit the complete application and await the enrollment decision.
- 8
Complete any additional forms released after acceptance.
What does Music Production Course cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Music creation
Explore songwriting, producing, recording, and editing as one creative process.
Music rights
Study copyright, royalties, licensing, and creative-work protection.
Artist management
Practice contract thinking, negotiation, and artist career development.
Brand and audience
Build artist positioning, fan engagement, and social media strategies.
Final project
Combine creative and commercial learning in a demo or marketing plan.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Music Production Course?
A typical day during the program.
9:00am
Students take their selected academic course after breakfast.
1:30pm
A recreational activity or course-related academic excursion follows lunch.
3:00pm
Students attend a college-readiness workshop or True You session.
7:00pm
Residential students join clubs or other scheduled activities.
Who teaches on Music Production Course?
The UCLA course lists Charles D. Wilson, an experienced musician, songwriter, artist-development professional, and Recording Academy voting member. Vanderbilt lists Eric Holt, an associate professor of music business with more than two decades of entertainment-industry experience.
The provider also uses guest speakers and industry professionals to connect course concepts with working practice.
Where do students stay on Music Production Course?
Residential plan
- University housing: Students live in gender-separated university dormitory accommodation.
- Meals: Residential tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Residential support: Program staff live in the dorms and provide 24-hour emergency support.
- Campus security: Dormitories use electronic access and have 24-hour security.
Non-residential plan
- Commuter day: Commuter programming runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays.
- Commuter meals: Weekday lunch is included for commuter students.
Room setup and dining provisions differ between UCLA and Vanderbilt.
What happens after Music Production Course?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use an original demo as evidence of practical music-production exploration.
Develop a marketing plan that demonstrates commercial music thinking.
Receive a completion certificate after finishing the course.
Receive a professor’s recommendation letter after completion.
Use studio visits and guest insights to compare music-industry careers.
The course does not award college credit.
Where does Music Production Course take place?
The course has run at UCLA in Los Angeles and Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Both locations place students on a university campus while connecting the curriculum with music-industry studios, professionals, cultural sites, and course-specific excursions.
Summer Springboard runs the course independently of the host universities.
Music Production Course FAQs
It covers songwriting, producing, recording, editing, copyright, royalties, licensing, artist management, contracts, branding, and music marketing.
No. The curriculum deliberately combines creative production with the commercial and management sides of the music industry.
Students write, record, produce, and edit demo material before completing a final project such as a demo track or music marketing plan.
Both UCLA and Vanderbilt published residential and commuter tuition options for the verified cycle.
Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, meals, excursions, and weekend excursions.
No. Students instead receive a completion certificate and a recommendation letter completed by their professor.
The campus course pages list experienced music and entertainment professionals, supported by guest speakers and industry experts.
Applicants create an account, select their campus, session, course, and tuition type, complete student details and required responses, pay the deposit and fee, and submit the application.
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Deadline: Not announced
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Best for
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Co-founder, Succeed | Former secondary teacher and educational leader
Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
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- Apply Now | Enrollment | Summer Springboard - Summer Springboard
- Vanderbilt Summer Program for Teens - Summer Springboard
- Summer Springboard @ UCLA - Summer Program for High School Students
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- Summer Music Production Program for Teens in Los Angeles
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