PROGRAM

Each candidate selected to participate in the Leadership Music Program is thought of as an established leader in their given profession.  They were selected from a record number of applicants, by a committee of their peers, representing all areas of the music industry, throughout North America.  This distinction separates the selection-based program from other leadership organizations nationally, most of which are tuition-based and teach emerging talent to become leaders.  Candidates come from very diverse professional and personal backgrounds and all genres of music within both the creative and business segments of the industry, as well as some community partners from the non-profit, business, educational or legislative communities.  Participants make an extensive time commitment: attendance by the 49 class members is strictly enforced for the eight-month program, which begins in the fall. The first and last meetings are weekend retreats; between these retreats are six one day monthly meetings, which average 12 hours each.  The participants make on-site visits around the community, focusing on Songwriting/Publishing, the Artist, Production, Record Company, Live Music and Media.  They hear from numerous speakers, who are considered experts in their field, music artists, new and established from all genres, and participate in hands-on exercises.