We Are Moving The Needle is partnering with IO Music Academy to offer 1 scholarship to IO Music Academy’s Vocal Chops course in Los Angeles!
Elevate your vocal recordings with Vocal Chops, perfect for singer-songwriters and producers looking to enhance their original vocals. This course covers everything from microphone selection and placement to vocal recording and editing techniques. Whether you’re a vocalist wanting to refine your craft or a producer incorporating unique vocals into your tracks, we'll guide you through the entire process. Learn how to track, comp, harmonize, tune, and creatively process your vocals, ensuring they stand out in any mix.
Application Deadline: July 2, 2025, 11:59 PM EST.
**Award notifications will be sent Wednesday, July 9, 2025.**
💡 Program Details:
Start Date: July 15, 2025
Location: IO Music Academy Los Angeles (1550 N Gower Street)
Please note, this opportunity is exclusively available for applicants in the Los Angeles area who are able to commute to the IO Music Academy Campus. The Vocal Chops course begins on July 15, 2025 and runs every Tuesday from 8:30pm to 10:30pm for 10 weeks. The total value of this course is $2,000.00.
Each student will have access to unlimited studio time during the duration of the course, 3 private lessons from experienced instructors, access to IO Music Academy’s Circle Community, lifetime access to IO Music Academy online course materials, and educational pricing on partner brands such as Ableton, Arturia, AIAIAI, Auto-Tune, Pioneer DJ, and more.
Additionally, each scholarship recipient will be paired with a mentor from We Are Moving The Needle’s world-class network of mentors.
💡 Scholarship Requirements:
We Are Moving The Needle is proud to offer one (1) full in-person scholarship for this program.
This scholarship will be awarded in alignment with We Are Moving The Needle’s mission to empower women, trans, and non-binary creators in the music industry with a demonstrated commitment to production and engineering.
For the Vocal Chops course, applicants must have a foundational understanding of Ableton, including audio editing and warping.
This scholarship will cover full tuition costs of the program. Please note, this opportunity is exclusively available for applicants in the Los Angeles area who are able to commute to the IO Music Academy Campus. Students must also supply their own copy of Ableton, a laptop, and headphones.
Scholarship applicants will be reviewed for: 1) Overall fit with IO Music Academy and demonstrated learning goals, 2) Alignment with We Are Moving The Needle’s scholarship qualifications (stated above), 3) Clearly defined goals and demonstrated commitment to building a career in production or engineering.
For full details, please review our Scholarships and Grants Frequently Asked Questions.