The GRAMMY Museum
® is proud to announce that its Industry Sessions — a suite of online courses designed to equip emerging music creators, professionals and educators with industry-relevant knowledge are now eligible for
graduate extension credit, in collaboration with Inspire Edu. This new credentialing option adds significant academic value to the Museum’s celebrated professional-learning portfolio.
The Industry Sessions lineup includes immersive six-week online courses such as Songwriting 101 taught by Anika Paris, Content Creator 101 taught by Yulia Gonzalez, Music Business 101 taught by James McKinney, and Music Production 101 taught by Marcus Marshall with guest professionals curated by Live Out L!VE.Participants may enroll hour-free for non-credit access or register for graduate extension credit for a fee through the Inspire Edu partnership.
“We’ve seen a growing number of educators participating in Industry Sessions as a way to stay current with today’s music industry,” said Arin Canbolat, VP of Education and Community Engagement at the GRAMMY Museum. “By offering graduate extension credit, we’re able to support teachers in meeting continuing education requirements while also giving them practical, industry-informed learning they can bring directly back to their students.”
Highlights of the Industry Sessions program include:
- Flexible online format for ages 18+ with global access
- Direct engagement with music-industry professionals via moderated Q&A, enabling real-time learning and networking
- Graduate-level extension credit through Inspire Edu, enabling accredited recognition for professional development and career progression
- Diverse course topics – including songwriting, content creation, music business fundamentals, and hands-on production using DAWs
Applications are open now for the Spring 2026 sessions, with enrollment deadlines and start dates published on the Museum’s website.
For applications and details, visit: HERE