First Notes

During this 6-month programme, you will be paired with a professional producer to record, mix and master a track. You will also receive industry advice, workshops and up to 10 hours of 1:1 mentoring from an industry expert who will guide you though your single release campaign strategy, advice on distribution and help to develop your artist identity.  This programme is supported by Youth Music.

Applications for the next cohort are open now. You can apply here.

Artists or bands on the First Notes programme will be provided with: 

• Mentoring, workshops, and 1:1 mentoring with an industry professional
• Studio time to record a track, with support from a professional producer
• PRS membership, with guidance on how to register
• Support in curating and delivering a release campaign for your track with guidance from your mentor
• Live performance showcase

Participants will also attend a series of masterclasses, workshops and networking opportunities with focus on artist wellbeing, learning about performance rights, funding opportunities and developing live skills. 

Across the 6-month programme ‘First Notes’ artists/bands are expected to commit an average of 4 hours per month for: 

• workshops/masterclasses  
• recording sessions and studio time (approx. 1-3 days

 In addition, around 7 hours self-led work per month for: 

• self-reflection  
• 1:1 mentoring sessions 
• planning & developing a release campaign  
• rehearsal, song writing and composition  

First Notes artists will gain access to self-led courses and resources to support their development flexibly around their own time.