THA Artist Development Program is designed to provide its participants the education, technical knowledge and professional skills they need to survive and excel as an independent recording and performing artist in today’s music industry. Our program’s experienced instructors & mentors contribute to the professional development of individual artists or groups by guiding you through a development matrix that includes instruction on learning the business of the music industry as well as a basic understanding of the complete creative process such as songwriting, arranging, recording, production, performing, image & branding, choreography, media, marketing & promotion.

 

Regardless of your genre of music, at LMPA Artist Development Program, we do more than just train artists, we give them the tools to kick-start their careers.

 

To accomplish this goal we have designed a preparation matrix that will allow you to:

 

Module I - PREPARE YOUR CAREER: Week 1 - 2 ($300)

Instruction & Information on: 

• Business of the Music Business

• Intellectual Property & Copyright

• Performance Rights Organization (ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC) Registration

• Performer/Stage Name Trademarking

• Music Publishing & revenue streams

 

Module II - PREPARE TO PERFORM: Week 3-5 with Mentors in person/via Skype ($500 )

• Music Review

• Song Structure

• Music Selection

• Song Selection

• Physical Training For Performings Basics

• Vocal Training Basics 

• Show Choreography Basics

• Recording Studio/Show Rehearsal

 

Module II - PREPARE YOUR IMAGE: Week 6 -8 ($1200) w/ styling consultant in person/via Skype 

• Image Consultant

• Clothing & Styling

• Professional Photo Shoot

• Graphic Design, Logo and Imaging

 

Module IV - PREPARE YOUR MEDIA: Week 9-10 ($800) w/ PR/media consultant in person/via Skype

• Media/Interview Training

• Biography Development

• Marketing 101 (Web Site Development, Social Media Management - includes a social media audit, etc)

• EPK Development

• Press Release Development

 

OPTIONAL EXTENDED MODULE

Module IV - PREPARE YOUR MUSIC: 3 Weeks with Mentors in person/via Skype  ($2,500) 

• Product Development

• Correct Recording Studio, Producer & Engineer Research

• Recording Studio Intro 101

• Recording Song/Laying Down Track

• Mastering & Post Production

• Cover Artwork & Packaging Design

• Distribution & Sales

 

Upon graduation of our GRAMMY-BOUND™ Artist Development Program, you will leave with a complete Music Career Starter Kit. The Music Career Starter Kit is filled with all of the necessary tools needed for both day to day promotional activities of an independent performance artist as well as a high impacting presentation that can be presented to a major record label decision maker

 

 

Your Music Career Starter Kit will include:

• CD Sampler w/Two Fully Mixed & Produced Distribution-Ready Singles.  NOTE:  Additional songs avail at additional cost (if Module IV is taken).   

• Performance Rights Organization Registration   

• Professional Promotional/Media-Ready Photos    

• Performer Bio & EPK (Electronic Press Kit) 

• Strategic PR & Social Media Marketing Plan

• Application Discount for our GRAMMY-BOUND™ Submission Program & Discount on GRAMMY-BOUND™ Marketing Svcs.

• Promotional/Merchandising Items (flyers, posters, t-shirts) (additional cost)

 

Upon completion of the program, participants may be offered an opportunity to present themselves to our professional management company staff should they decide they’d like us to manage their career.

 

 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 

Development Schedule:  

• WINTER 2018: Sessions Begin JANUARY 15, 2018.  Our 10-Week (standard) or 13-Week (extended) program may meet 2 times a week.  View Standard Schedule HERE. 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  This national program can be completed IN PERSON or via SKYPE or a combination of both, depending on mentor's schedule.  In cities where enrollment rises to the level that we feel requires a traditional classroom setting, physical attendance may be required. 

 

 

 

TUITION:

We offer two tuition payment options for our GRAMMY-BOUND™ Artist Development Program:

• A one-time payment of $2,800 for the Standard Program

• A one-time payment of $5,300 for the Extended Program  ($9,500.00+ value in terms of services & product received) or the below installment payment plan options.

 

Payment Installment Options:

We offer the below installment options for our Standard & Extended.  Installment payment breakdown for each program vary and are as follows:

• 10-Week Standard Program: $900.00 due at acceptance/registration.  Four payments of $500. billed bi-weekly thereafter. Total: $2,900.00

• 13-Week Extended Program: $1,500.00 due at acceptance/registration. Six payments of $675.00 billed bi-weekly thereafter.    Total: $5,550.00.

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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Before submitting an application for this program you must:

• Have at least 2 original songs (that will be recorded & mastered during the program). Five original songs are required in you are intending to apply for our GRAMMY-BOUND™ Submission Program.

• Be able to meet with assigned mentor(s) - Can be done in person or on Skype.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Be ready to make your art your career.

• Be able to afford the program and pay on-time. 

 

 

 

APPLICATION & FEE:

There is a $100.00 application fee due at submission of your THA Artist Development Application. This application fee allows our staff the time-consuming & in-depth review of each submission. 

 

If you believe you are ready to take your career to the next level, please complete and submit the below application.

Please note that there are absolutely no refunds for the application fee or program tuition.