Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 8-week Artist Development Program?

This program is an intensive mentorship designed to help musicians clarify their artistic identity, strengthen their songwriting and creative process, and develop a clear path forward as an artist.

Over eight weeks, we work on the foundations that make artists sustainable: creative voice, musical direction, artistic identity, and strategic development.

  • This program is ideal for:

    • Musicians who feel creatively stuck

    • Songwriters who want to refine their artistic voice

    • Emerging artists building their identity and brand

    • Artists preparing to release music

    • Musicians seeking guidance and mentorship

  • This program may not be the right fit if you:

    • Are looking for overnight success or viral strategies

    • Want someone else to create your music for you

    • Are not willing to commit time to the creative process

    Artist development requires curiosity, discipline, and openness.

  • While every artist is different, participants typically leave with:

    • Greater clarity around their artistic identity
    • (2) New or refined songs
    • A stronger creative process
    • A clearer artistic direction
    • Tools for sustaining a creative career

  • Yes. One of the core outcomes of the program is completing two fully developed songs during the 8-week mentorship.

    Throughout the program we will work together on songwriting, structure, lyrical development, and artistic direction to help bring your ideas to completion.

Payments

    • All private lessons/memberships are charged as 1x per month subscription each month.

    • Courses are a one-time flat fee for purchase. (non-students)

    • Add-ons packages are available as a flat fee per project.

  • Puget Sound Music accepts all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover) as well as ACH bank transfers.

  • Yes, you can update your payment method for your private lesson subscription anytime by contacting our billing team at info@pugetsoundmusic.org.

  • Absolutely! Receipts are emailed automatically after each payment, and detailed invoices are available upon request.

    • Lessons canceled with at least 24 hours’ notice can be rescheduled. Missed or same-day cancellations are non-refundable.

    • Mini-courses, are one-time non-refundable purchase.

    • Music Production and songwriting adds-on can be refunded prior to start date.

  • Payment plans/subscriptions are available for the Artist Development program. By choosing a payment plan, you agree to complete all scheduled payments. Payment plans cannot be cancelled once the program begins. If you have questions, please contact info@pugetsoundmusic.org.

  • No late fees are charged.

  • If a payment fails, you’ll receive an automatic reminder. Mentorship may be paused until the balance is resolved.