YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
Music Alliance Academy is a coalition of experts, an alliance of music industry and education veterans. We deliver highly specialized development programs for electronic music artists and producers. We deliver programs globally and are based in Las Vegas Nevada, home of the Digital Music Alliance and the entertainment capital of the world.
THE MISSION
FUEL YOUR PASSION
FORGE YOUR TALENT
EMPOWER YOUR POTENTIAL
MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
THE PROGRAMS
Electronic Music & Music Management Programs
THE COMPARISONS
| Program | Ai | Berklee | Berklee2 | Recording Conneciton | LA Film School | Full Sail | Icon | Music Alliance Academy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $90,659 | $59,880 | $13,473 | $14,200 | $37,320 | $57,000 | $14,995 | $14,637 | Additional fees may be required |
| Duration | 36 Months | 24 Months | 9 Months | 18-36 Weeks | 20 Weeks | 29 Months | 18 Months | 19 Months | Time to complete |
| Credit Hours | 180 | 120 | 27 | N/A | N/A | 120 | N/A | 100 | Credit systems vary by accrediting body |
| Live Instruction | Yes (in classroom) | Limited (1 hour weekly) | Limited (1 hour weekly) | Yes | Limited (1 class weekly) | Yes | No | Yes (1,000 Hours) | Real-time with instructor/mentor |
| Online | No | Yes | Yes | NO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (+ Live Las Vegas events) | Delivery Model |
| Personal Mentoring | No | No | No | Yes | Teacher Office Hours | NO | Yes | Yes | 1:1 Face2Face |
| Degree | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Yes | Yes | NO | Transferable credits | |
| Instructed Hours | 1,965 | 480* | 108* | 108* | 600* | 1200* | Est. Self-Study Hours 936 | 1,000 (live instructed)* | Total instructed hours |
| Hourly Cost | $46.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $78.00 | $62.00 | $47.00 | $16.00 | $14.63 | What you are really paying for |
| Notes | Classroom based. | *Hours are est. by school. Program is not based on instructed hours. Students receive assignments and complete independently. | *Hours are est. by school. Program is not based on instructed hours. Students receive assignments and complete independently. | Largely instructed learning based on work experience model. Hours are est. by school. | *Hours are est. by school. Program is not based on instructed hours. Students receive assignments and complete independently. | *Hours are est. by school and include self-study as part of instructed hours. | *Hours are est. by school. Program is not based on instructed hours. Students receive assignments and complete independently. | Program is predominantly scheduled live and interactive over 1,000 hours. *Tuition is based on prepayment. | Admissions often includes homework and self-study hours as part of their program deliverables. |
THE DIFFERENCE
We start off an extensive evaluation and analysis of who you are and where you are at.
We start off an extensive evaluation and analysis of who you are and where you are at.
THE PEOPLE
Our Talent Development Strategy Group
Luca Pretolesi
Ronnie F. Lee
Scott Banks
He now applies expertise from thousands of hours of working with some of the top artists from around the world including; DVBBS, Baby K. Alan Walker, Borgeous, Dada Life, TJR, Pegboard Nerds, Riff Raff, NGHTMRE, Merk & Kremont, Cedric Gervais and Bruno Martini.
Don Ramos
Don began his career in 1979 recording and producing 40+ albums, hundreds of demos, singles, and radio content. His journey includes serving as Chief Engineer, Studio Manager, and Recording Studio owner.
He serves as VP Education for Canadian based CAT (Centre for Arts and Technology) and received his PhD in Education in 2012. In 2016 he became an ICF Certified Executive Coach. He is President of Digital Music Alliance and serves as education chair for the council.
Niels Hartvig-Nielsen
Forty years ago his passion for music, writing, technology, and strong entrepreneurial vision led to the creation of several Music publications and recording studios. Rapid technology changes motivated a keen interest in education and that early vision evolved into TEC The Education Company. Graduates of TEC schools have worked with major artists including Aerosmith, Shania Twain, Adele, K.D. Lang, Mettalica, Bon Jovi, Nickelback, and many other major and Grammy Award Winning artists. He brings extensive experience in Music Production, Education and Business Management.
“We are a music production school; we share our proven approach to artists and producers to maximize their opportunity”
– Ronnie Lee,
President & Music Industry Executive, Studio DMI
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