In a significant move to nurture the next wave of electronic music producers, IO Music Academy has teamed up with the There Is A Light (TIAL) Foundation to launch a substantial scholarship program. With a commitment to providing quality education in electronic music production, the Los Angeles-based academy is offering $70,000 worth of courses, opening doors for 20 talented individuals in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Now Accepting Applications Here
This scholarship program is tailored for a wide range of applicants, from beginners to seasoned producers. It presents an exceptional opportunity for winning candidates to enroll in IO’s 6-month music production programs, valued at $3,500 each. Besides the comprehensive course, students will benefit from monthly one-on-one mentorship sessions with experienced IO Music Academy team members. Additionally, scholarship recipients will gain access to top-notch studios and weekly specialized workshops conducted by established artists and industry veterans.
Adam Weimann, COO of IO Music Academy, expresses his excitement about this partnership. “Our alliance with There Is A Light marks a crucial step in our mission to make music production education accessible. We’re eager to enrich our vibrant community of music creators and DJs, and we’re delighted to offer this incredible opportunity to aspiring artists.”
Expanding Horizons: IO Music Academy’s New San Francisco Location and Inaugural Class
Spring 2024 marks a milestone for IO Music Academy as it expands to San Francisco. The new location will accommodate 10 scholarship recipients, forming the inaugural class of this extension. This expansion signifies IO Music Academy’s growing influence in music production education.
Since its inception in 2017, IO Music Academy has been a hub of forward-thinking music production learning in Los Angeles. It’s renowned for fostering a dynamic community where innovation and collaborative learning take center stage. Notable alumni include Madame Gandhi, Mary Droppinz, Travis Emmons, Masha Mar, and SOOHAN, who have made significant strides in the music industry.
The There Is A Light Foundation, founded by lawyer and DJ/producer The Archer, aka Arash Homampour, complements this initiative. The foundation supports and enables individuals to pursue educational opportunities that enhance professional development, including degree programs and certification courses.
Prospective applicants from Los Angeles or San Francisco must be able to attend weekly classes, monthly private lessons, and studio sessions in person. The application process involves submitting a short video demonstrating their musical creativity, either in a studio setting or behind DJ decks. Interested candidates can find more details about submission guidelines and requirements on the academy’s application page.
With applications due by January 1st, 2024, the anticipation is building. Winners will be announced on January 9th, with classes commencing the week of January 15th at the Los Angeles campus and in Spring 2024 for the San Francisco location.
This scholarship program is more than just a financial grant; it’s a gateway to unparalleled learning experiences, industry connections, and a chance for budding music producers to turn their dreams into reality. As IO Music Academy and There Is A Light Foundation join forces, the future of electronic music production education looks brighter than ever.
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Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
