The GRAMMY Museum, in collaboration with Inspire EDU, has announced that its Industry Sessions are now eligible for graduate extension credit, adding significant academic value to the Museum's celebrated professional learning portfolio.

The Industry Sessions — a suite of online courses designed to equip emerging music creators, professionals and educators with industry-relevant knowledge — lineup includes immersive six-week online courses such as:

  • Songwriting 101 taught by Anika Paris

  • Content Creator 101 taught by Yulia Gonzalez

  • Music Business 101 taught by James McKinney

  • Music Production 101 taught by Marcus Marshall with guest professionals curated by Live Out L!VE

Other highlights of the Industry Sessions program include:

  • Flexible online format for ages 18+ with global access

  • Direct engagement with music industry professionals via moderated Q&A, enabling real-time learning and networking

  • Graduate-level extension credit through Inspire EDU, enabling accredited recognition for professional development and career progression

  • Diverse course topics, including songwriting, content creation, music business fundamentals, and hands-on production using DAWs

Participants may enroll hour-free for non-credit access or register for graduate extension credit for a fee through the Inspire EDU partnership.

"We've seen a growing number of educators participating in Industry Sessions as a way to stay current with today's music industry," Arin Canbolat, VP of Education and Community Engagement at the GRAMMY Museum, said in a statement. "By offering graduate extension credit, we're able to support teachers in meeting continuing education requirements while also giving them practical, industry-informed learning they can bring directly back to their students."

Applications for the spring 2026 Industry Sessions program are now open.

Learn more about the GRAMMY Museum's Industry Sessions program, including enrollment deadlines and start dates.