Welcome to Hopeless Music Academy:

an inspiring, educational experience crafted for youth who are passionate or curious about music or music business.

This program is designed to educate and encourage youth in disadvantaged situations with the tools, practice, and connections needed to consider a pathway forward in the music industry.

Whether guitar, music management, piano, music production, beat making, music marketing, music law… we want to assist youth in need with a path to employment and access to the music industry, whether on the creative side or the business side.

    • Part A: The Mosaic of Music Creation

    • Part B: The Mosaic of the Music Business

    • Part A: Rhythm & Percussion Patterns

    • Part B: Financial In’s and Outs

    • Part A: Musical Composition Comprehension 

    • Part B: How Songs are Distributed

    • Part A: The Making of a Record

    • Part B: The Releasing of a Record

Rock band, three teenage girls, singing, playing live music

WINTER 2024 PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • SESSIONS: 2 hour chunks

  • LOCATION: Throughout the San Fernando Valley

  • CLASS FACILITATOR: Program Director, Rheanna ‘caedance’ Lauren & featuring special industry guests

  • TOPICS: See below!

Teenage boy playing piano