Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur Certificate
Musicians Institute

Program Details

You can gain the expertise to thrive as an independent recording artist with the Artist / Producer / Entrepreneur (APE) program from MI. This online music industry program provides technical skills and professional development for musicians and music industry producers.

The comprehensive online music program imparts knowledge of the business and creative aspects of the music industry. You learn the processes of such steps as:

  • Songwriting
  • Arranging
  • Recording and production
  • Marketing and promotion

The 4-quarter online music creative program focuses on best practices to find success as a musician in this competitive field. Performers, songwriters, and aspiring producers appreciate the solid foundation provided in this program.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Musicians Institute is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

Applicants must:

  • Submit two examples of their original material or arrangements (voice or instrumental, any style) representing their strengths and creative direction as an artist or producer.
  • Record their own speaking voice explaining the following:
  1. Why you want to attend Musicians Institute.
  2. What your role was in the recorded examples you have submitted, including what instruments you played (if applicable) and who wrote, produced and engineered each song.