ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Artist Development Program was designed in response to Nimbus speaking with top industry professionals to discover what they looked for in artists with whom they would want to work. Every aspect of the Artist Development Program fulfills these requirements and the expected levels of excellence. This program aids to accelerate an Artist's career and prepare them for the music industry.
Anyone interested in the Artist Development Program will be required to go through an interview & audition process prior to entry. Please fill out the audition request form below.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS interested in this course are advised to speak with a Nimbus Admissions Specialist at admissions@nimbusrecording.com to clarify study permit qualifications and any financial aid details.
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Upon completing the Artist Development Program, you will have real industry training in songwriting, brand & identity, personal style, performance, and basic audio engineering and music production. You will also have quality photos, a music video, and professional demo recordings, with a strong foundation in music business and marketing to be equipped as an industry-ready artist.
SONGWRITING
Every month you will receive writing lectures, assignments and coaching
BRANDING, IDENTITY & POSITIONING
Discover what makes you unique as an artist in the music marketplace
PORTFOLIO ASSETS
With the assistance of a personal stylist and professional photographer, build up brand assets that are aligned with your identity
COACHING
Work with vocal, performance, and media coaches to be able to present your authentic self with every interaction, both on and off stage
MUSIC VIDEO
Showcase and promote your talent with a professional music video
PROFESSIONAL EP
Record a 2-3 song EP of the songs you've written in the program in a world class studio with a team of quality engineers and music producer
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (EPK)
Take everything accumulated in the program and package yourself into an EPK to be presented to industry professionals
MUSIC BUSINESS
Understand how to monetize your music through performances, royalties, distribution, and publishing
MARKETING
Create a marketing strategy utilizing your new professional brand assets
Industry Showcase Finale
The end of the 4-month intensive will wrap with an Industry Showcase. This will be the opportunity to perform your best work to the music industry
Why Choose the Artist Development Program?
STRUCTURED & GUIDED PRODUCTIVITY
Your time will be used productively for making music with guidance from current industry professionals. You will learn effective use of your time to create a product that will have a meaningful impact on your audience.
COMMUNITY & FRIENDSHIPS
The Artist Development Program will be your creative playground shared with like-minded artists who will challenge, collaborate and grow with you. The program offers opportunities for you and your peers to engage and network with music industry experts within the community.
CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS
Gaining the knowledge of the music business and implementing best practices for your work will empower you to take control of your music career. You will understand structuring time lines, budgeting, fan engagement, networking, performance and effectively gain focus on self identity, positioning and awareness.
BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
You will receive training on how to build a strong portfolio in a short amount of time. This will include creating a live music video, a professional studio recording of one of your songs, a professional photoshoot and more, to accelerate your music career as a newly developed artist.
BEING SEEN & HEARD
The Artist Development Program will provide various networking events and opportunities to perform in real industry venues. An exclusive Music Industry Showcase will take place at the end of the program where each participant will get the chance to perform to music industry professionals!
COURSES (click to view details): ADEV100
TUITION
DOMESTIC: $8,598.00 INTERNATIONAL: $9,606.00
APPLICATION FEE: $250.00 (non-refundable) GUEST LECTURE FEES: $100.00 SUPPLIES: $1,325.00 TEXTBOOKS: $125.00 STUDENT ASSOCIATION FEE: $10.00 GST: $77.50 PST: $99.75 This Program has been reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch. PREREQUISITES
My time at Nimbus has been a life changing with all these open opportunities given to me and knowledge that I have obtained from this school. It has taught me one of the biggest lessons in life, do what you love/desire.