About This Program
New music.
Real community.
HEARTH™'s Music Residency is an educational music program that gives eight musicians from underrepresented communities twelve weeks of structured studio time, creative mentorship, and a peer cohort — the kind of artistic environment and community support that most formal music programs don't provide.
The residency runs in rotating cities across the US. Each residency closes with a live showcase performance for community and invited industry guests.
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Applications open — promoted through The Glow and social channels
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CEO selects cohort of 8 musicians from applications
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Onboarding: studio access, protocols, program schedule, and expectations communicated
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Week 1: Cohort kickoff — studio orientation and first session
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Weeks 2–11: Weekly studio sessions plus bi-weekly industry mentorship sessions
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Week 12: Closing showcase — new work performed for community and industry guests
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Post-residency survey, alumni records updated, sponsor impact report prepared
Eligibility
Who can apply
- →Active HEARTH™ community member
- →Work sample — a recording or live performance demonstrating current creative practice
- →Clear creative goal for the 12-week residency period
- →Full commitment to all 12 weekly sessions including the closing showcase
- →Open to musicians across all genres — no genre restriction
- →Based in or able to attend in-person in Philadelphia or Los Angeles