Program Details
Bonus Tracks is a FREE after-school program that gives high school students an opportunity to explore exciting career pathways in the music industry. Led by seasoned professionals, our curriculum covers topics like A&R, Marketing, Streaming, and Content Creation. This program is a collaboration between Motown Museum’s Hitsville NEXT and Universal Music Group.
Program Schedule
Bonus Tracks classes will take place at 4 p.m. every Tuesday from February 27 – April 2 at Hitsville NEXT.
January 25 | Motown Immersion/ Bonus Tracks 101
February 1 | How You Move
February 8 | A&R
February 15 | Commercial Sales & Sync Licensing
February 22 | Winter Break – No Class
March 1 | Publicity & Tour Promo
March 8 | Radio Promo & Markets
March 15 | Video & Content
March 22 | Marketing/Brand Partnership
March 29 | Wrap-up and Project Presentations
Eligibility
- Be a student in 10th through 12th grade at a Metro Detroit High School
- Posses a strong interest in learning the business of music
- Have a satisfactory academic and behavioral standing
- Previous internship experience is a plus, but not required
Scholarship
Awarded to one (1) college-bound student who best exemplifies the program’s mission and meet the following requirements:
- Completes satisfactory fulfillment of the Bonus Track program objectives
- Demonstrates evidence of community leadership–in and out of the classroom
- Has a strong commitment to academic excellence
- On-time completion and presentation of Bonus Tracks capstone project