connect with people through music

Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Production (LAAMP) offers a collaborative music school for artists, producers and songwriters in the field of contemporary popular music.

No degrees needed - talent only.

Now Accepting Applications for
2025 - 2026

Our facility is complete with 16 studios, a stage, classroom, outdoor dining, lounge, kitchen, and main office. Students come here to work five days a week, whether attending live seminars, workshops, collaborating with their peers, or getting in-person feedback from our mentors.

Perhaps the most important component of the program is the feedback the students get weekly by the mentors and curated by Stargate every Monday. For the most immersive experience to be making music in a space with your peers and surrounded by creatives all day, there is no better option than the onsite program.

Tuition for attending LAAMP is $39,900. The program puts you in the room with leading industry experts, chart topping mentors, and the best songwriters / artists / producers selected for our community.

A female LAAMP student seated in a high-end recording studio, focused and immersed in her music-making process. The setting reflects LAAMP’s commitment to hands-on creative time, offering a professional environment where students are guided by mentors while developing projects that match their individual workflow—whether through collaboration or solo creation.

10,000 HOURS
TO BE A MASTER

Studio Sessions

We’ve set aside a major proportion of your time at LAAMP for hands on music making. The input you receive through mentors and lectures is there to guide, inform and inspire your current project, as well as your overall skills and creativity. So whether you thrive in a big studio surrounded by talent, or prefer solitude with your laptop or guitar to make magic, we’re ready for you.

A group of LAAMP students gathered together, smiling, chatting, and enjoying each other’s company in a warm, creative environment. The photo captures the spirit of collaboration that defines the LAAMP experience—where artists, producers, and songwriters are encouraged to build authentic relationships, communicate openly, and work as a team. This sense of community is central to the program, fostering mutual growth through constant co-writing sessions, collaborative productions, and shared performances that help every student thrive creatively and professionally.

INSPIRE & CHALLENGE
EACH OTHER

Collaboration

Being a team player is instrumental to success in music, and this knowledge penetrates all our efforts at LAAMP. Collaboration is placed at the heart of everything. Artists, songwriters and producers mingle and work together. You will constantly be in sessions with others writing songs together, collaborating on productions and performing together.

Media expert Alison Deyette sits beside LAAMP student Angelyse Mariah during an intimate media training session. The setting reflects LAAMP’s commitment to hands-on mentorship from world-class creatives, where students gain insights through both personal guidance and broader workshops. The image captures a quiet, focused moment of professional development, reinforcing the program’s dedication to preparing students for public-facing moments in their careers.

HITMAKERS & INDUSTRY
PROFESSIONALS 

Mentorship

You will hear & meet world class creators, giving you a flow of new impulses. The mentors will conduct sessions with smaller groups as well as addressing a wider audience, depending on the subject at hand.

Our Curriculum

Every week we assign groups to work together and write a song following an assignment guideline provided by our visiting guests. Students have the week to complete the prompt and write a great song. The following week, they are given feedback from our Executive Director and/or Stargate in front of the entire class. Over the course of the year, we will have dedicated workshops focused on songwriting, production, recording, mixing, publishing, recording deals, performance coaching, choreography, vocal production / development, media training, creative direction/branding, and pretty much everything else you need to learn about the music business. The goal at LAAMP is to immerse you in a community surrounded with knowledge and guidance in artist development, music production and music business education.

LAAMP students seated in a modern classroom setting, attentively learning and engaging with weekly music assignments. The photo reflects the structured yet collaborative learning environment where students are grouped to co-write songs based on industry guest prompts. Throughout the year, they participate in feedback sessions with the Executive Director and Stargate, while gaining hands-on training in songwriting, production, mixing, performance, branding, vocal development, media, and more—immersing themselves fully in artist development and the inner workings of the music business.
A LAAMP student recording vocals in a professional studio setting, fully immersed in the music-making process. The image reflects the program’s hands-on learning environment where students work in weekly assigned groups to write and produce songs based on prompts from visiting mentors. This collaborative workflow is part of a year-long, real-world curriculum that includes instruction in songwriting, recording, mixing, branding, media training, and more—preparing students for every aspect of the music industry with personalized feedback from professionals like Stargate and the Executive Director.
A LAAMP student in the studio engaged in a focused discussion about music with artist and mentor Alec Benjamin. This moment reflects the weekly songwriting assignments where students collaborate in groups to write songs based on prompts from visiting industry guests. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through workshops in songwriting, production, vocal development, media training, and music business education—immersing students in a supportive community focused on artist development and professional growth.

Mentorship + Studio

Monday

Tuesday

Kick off your week on Monday morning with our weekly playback sessions, where students will be presenting the song(s) from the prior work week. Mondays and/or Tuesdays will also feature a workshop from a world class producer / songwriter mentor, who will share knowledge and wisdom from their experience as a creative in the music business, followed by a Q&A with the students. In some instances, the mentor will also go around the pods to spend more personal time with the students, conducting sessions and workshops in smaller groups. Monday evenings are intense and can go very late, followed by more consistent studio play through Tuesday.

Rain and Keilah, two LAAMP students, are seen collaborating in a professional recording studio, focused on producing and refining music together. The photo reflects the program’s emphasis on collaborative learning, high-level artistry, and the intense, immersive nature of early-week studio sessions.
A group of girls dancing under the guidance of a choreographer, focused on improving their stage presence and performance skills. This scene reflects LAAMP’s energetic Monday playback sessions where students showcase songs created the previous week. These sessions include workshops led by world-class producers and songwriters who share industry insights and conduct Q&A and personalized mentoring in small groups. Monday evenings are intensive, with continued studio work into Tuesday, fostering growth and collaboration.
Three LAAMP students collaborating in a studio, writing a new song while one plays guitar, reflecting the continuous creative flow following Monday’s playback sessions. This scene shows the dynamic, collaborative environment where students stay inspired and productive, working together daily to develop new music and build on their progress with guidance from world-class mentors.
Three LAAMP students sitting on stage, smiling and engaging with the audience during a playback session. The image captures the spirit of collaboration and peer feedback central to LAAMP’s weekly kickoff, where students present songs they’ve worked on, receive input, and connect through shared creative experiences. These sessions are paired with industry-led workshops and Q&As, fostering both professional growth and personal connection in an immersive, music-driven environment.
A talented LAAMP student passionately singing into a professional studio microphone, showcasing the vocal skill, confidence, and artistry of the program’s participants. The high-quality studio setting—with pristine acoustics, modern equipment, and ambient lighting—emphasizes LAAMP’s commitment to providing a world-class environment where students can fully express and refine their musical talents.
A student seen from behind, focused intently while producing music in a high-end recording studio at LAAMP. The image highlights the program’s professional-grade studio environment and hands-on learning approach. It reflects the quality of work students are immersed in daily, as they apply real-world techniques taught through a rigorous, mentorship-driven curriculum designed to elevate their creative and technical skills in music production.

Workshop + Studio

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Wednesdays and Thursdays are reserved to conduct music business workshops in the morning and/or lunch-time, where students get real-time knowledge and education on the current music business, including tips/tools of the trade, and overall information and inspiration. Industry professionals include top A&R executives from major and independent labels, music publishers, film/tv synch executives, music managers, entertainment lawyers, touring agents, media training specialists, publicists, marketing/branding executives, digital strategy and social media specialists, photographers, performance training experts, choreographers, and creative directors.
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The work doesn't stop with learning, as theses days are also spent in the studio recording and writing. Students will spend a minimum of 6-8 hours in the studio each day, sometimes up to 8-12 hours a day.

Fridays are spent cooling down, where we host a fitness Friday at a local gym, followed by more writing and recording in our studios. You can also spend your time rehearsing or creating content on our sound stage or one of our dedicated common areas. The creativity, community and inspiration to collaborate flows endlessly at LAAMP.

Mikkel Eriksen teaching vocal chain
A group of LAAMP students gather in anticipation, watching a screen or board for the weekly group reveal—learning which peers they’ll be collaborating with for the upcoming sessions. This image captures a key moment in the LAAMP experience, emphasizing adaptability, teamwork, and creative growth through ever-changing collaboration. The scene also reflects the dynamic structure of the week, which includes business workshops, studio sessions, and real-world industry interactions that prepare students for success in the modern music landscape.
Mikkel Eriksen, one half of the legendary production duo Stargate, stands on stage speaking to LAAMP students about music production. The setting reflects a dynamic educational environment where students receive real-world insights from industry leaders. This moment represents LAAMP’s commitment to blending technical skill-building with deep industry knowledge, as students engage in workshops covering music business, branding, and creative development—all while continuing hands-on production and collaboration in the studio.
The music production duo Stargate, seated in their state-of-the-art recording studio, provide hands-on instruction to LAAMP students gathered around equipment. The photo captures an intimate moment of professional mentorship, where students actively learn about production techniques from world-class talent. This scene reflects the LAAMP philosophy of real-world education, where students spend long, immersive hours creating music while gaining valuable insights from industry veterans during weekly business workshops and studio sessions.
A LAAMP student sits in front of a synthesizer, fully engaged as they explore its functions and learn hands-on how to manipulate sound. The image illustrates LAAMP’s experiential, learning-by-doing approach—where students spend full days writing, recording, and producing in professional studios. This moment represents the intensive weekday sessions that combine technical skill-building with real-world music business education from top industry professionals, offering students both creative and strategic tools to succeed in today’s music landscape.
Tor Hermansen, co-founder of Stargate, sits in a recording studio beside a LAAMP student who is playing guitar. The photo captures a quiet, focused moment of one-on-one mentorship, exemplifying the program’s hands-on approach to professional guidance. This scene underscores LAAMP’s commitment to pairing students with world-class industry mentors for in-depth music creation, business education, and personal artistic development during intensive midweek workshops and studio sessions.
LAAMP student Angelyse performs live on stage at the legendary Viper Room, joined by background dancers in a vibrant, high-energy moment. The photo captures the real-world performance experience students gain at LAAMP, including stage presence, live vocal delivery, and choreography. It also reflects the program’s dedication to artist development through performance coaching and industry exposure, as students are introduced to key professionals such as A&Rs, music managers, and publicists in live venue settings.

What Our Students Say About The Program

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