A: Our Los Angeles-based campus is located at 8729 Aviation Blvd. Suite 1 Inglewood, CA 90301. Our building is part of a complex, and we are the first building on the left when you turn into the complex.

A:Although no onsite parking is available, our students use street parking or Uber/Lyft to 1500 Sound Academy at their convenience.

We offer tours to prospective students interested in attending our school. Please schedule your campus tour here.

A: Yes, our partner campus is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Our Taiwan location address is No. 88, Yanchang Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110. Visit our Taiwanese campus website for more information.

A: Potential students can follow the enrollment process on our website. For our Music & Industry Fundamentals, DJ Fundamentals, and live online programs, you will need to upload a resume, links to work, social media pages and/or websites, a copy of your high school transcript and diploma, and pay a $50 application fee. There is also a phone interview and a short assessment. For our on-demand online courses, you can simply select All 6 Courses or Individual Course(s), add them to your cart, and begin learning from the courses once you’ve checked out.

A: Yes. We offer live online programs (with synchronous online classes) and on-demand (asynchronous online classes) courses and programs. Please visit their respective program and course pages for details on each option.

A: At this time, all DJ classes are held in-person only.

A: Students who enroll at 1500 Sound Academy enjoy a comprehensive and in-depth view of the music industry through the eyes of professional artists. We offer a variety of classes on every aspect of music-making, including:

• Production
• Songwriting
• Recording
• Audio Mixing and Mastering
• Musician Branding
• Studio Etiquette
• Negotiating Contracts
• DJ Fundamentals
• And More

Browse our courses online or contact our admissions representatives for more information.

A: 1500 Sound Academy accepts students at the beginning of their journey, as well as experienced students. Acceptance is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to admissions for more information.

A: Yes. In addition to world-class instructors, we host a lot of highly respected and well-known guest speakers and lecturers. You are going to learn from some of the biggest names in the business.

A: It’s what we do. The music industry is always evolving, and we work hard to remain at the forefront of it. We utilize the latest equipment, follow current trends, and update our curriculum to keep up with changes in the industry to ensure that our students are always leading the charge and innovating new sounds.

A: We are always looking for ways to help our artists showcase their talent and put their names out there. As an in-person student, you’ll enjoy special events on campus and off and experience the excitement of the industry first-hand. You can also explore our virtual workshops and other offerings online.

A: Browse this list of our faculty and their specializations.

A: Upon successful completion of our program, students will receive a certificate of completion.

A: The Academy is approved to operate by the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary Education, a division of the California Consumer Affairs Department. We offer certificates of completion for our programs. The Academy is not yet accredited by a national or regional accreditation body.

A: Currently, we are not able to offer M-1 or F-1 Visas for our on-campus program or live online Program. It may be possible to attend on a "vacation visa." Visas are granted at the discretion of a student's home country. On-demand Online Courses can be enrolled virtually anywhere. Please reach out to admissions for help with your specific case.

A: Not at this time.

A: The Academy does have credit transfer agreements with specific institutions. Please reach out to our admissions office for information regarding the institutions we currently have agreements with.

A: We help connect students to Climb. Climb is a student lending creditor that provides loans to students that qualify. Reach out to our admissions office or learn more about Climb financing options on our website. We also offer a variety of scholarships to students who may qualify.

A: Yes, we offer a variety of scholarships to elevate artists and help them get their foot in the door. Reach out to admissions to see if you qualify.

A: Payment plans are available through Climb, a student lending creditor. Learn more about Climb financing options on our website.

A: All costs are based on the program you choose. Here are the most popular programs:

MUSIC & INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM: $12,500 (Full Program/6 Courses) l $2,250 (Single Course)

MUSIC & INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM: $8,640 (Full Program/6 Courses) l $1,800 (Single Course)

ON DEMAND: $3,000 (6 Course. Bundle) l $549 (Single Course)

DJ FUNDAMENTALS ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM: $12,500 (Full Program/6 Courses) | $2,250 (Single Course)

A: Our Music & Industry Fundamentals Program and our DJ Fundamentals Program both consist of six 1-month long classes. Our On-Demand courses allow you to learn at your own pace.

A: 1500 Sound Academy has partnerships with leading industry manufacturers who generously provide professional equipment and products that support our curriculum for students to use on-campus.