The Program

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A year of learning, mentorship, and real investment in your career.

Musician Growth Lab brings together a small group of musicians from across the country for a full year of learning, mentorship, collaboration, and growth. Expert-led sessions, one-on-one support, a community of peers, and direct financial investment give you the knowledge, the relationships, and the confidence to work in today’s music industry and build a career that lasts.

Applications for Cohort One open August 10, 2026.

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How It Works

  • Complete the online application and tell us about your music, your goals, and where you are in your career.

  • We select a small group of musicians for a year built around learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

  • Join monthly Growth Sessions, office hours, and conversations with professionals who cover the business of music.

  • You receive a grant to invest in your career and put what you’ve learned into action.

  • Graduation isn’t the finish line, and you become part of a growing network of musicians who keep supporting one another long after the program ends.

What’s Included

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Interactive virtual workshops led by experienced professionals covering the business of building a music career.

Monthly Growth Sessions

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Time to go deeper into Growth Session topics, ask the follow-up questions, and get guidance on your specific situation from mentors and guest experts.

Office Hours

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Build lasting relationships with musicians facing similar challenges by sharing experiences and supporting one another throughout the year.

A Community Of Peers

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You receive financial support to invest directly in your career, whether that’s recording, touring, or something else you need.

Career Development Grant

Who Should Apply

Our program is designed for musicians who are serious about building a sustainable career. You’ve released music, played live shows, and maybe even toured.

Applicants may include solo musicians, bands, and singer-songwriters.

We’re looking for musicians who are actively creating and releasing original music and are committed to building a long-term career. Where you’re determined to go matters more than where you are today. We’re looking for people ready to invest in themselves, try new approaches, and show up for a group that learns together.

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Why A Group Based Program?

Building a career can be isolating.

Our program is intentionally built around a small cohort of musicians who learn alongside one another throughout the year. Participants can share challenges, celebrate milestones, exchange ideas, and build relationships that continue well beyond the program itself.

Often the most valuable part of the year turns out to be the people beside you.

Program Commitment

Plan to show up all year. That means:

Attending monthly virtual Growth Sessions

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Joining office hours and discussions

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Engaging with the other musicians in the cohort

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Applying what you learn between sessions

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Contributing to a group that supports one another

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