The Artist in Residence programme is for musicians, producers & artists aged 18 - 24 who have completed another of Cresendo’s programmes and show promise and drive to independently continue music production.
You will work in small groups alongside Crescendo’s Youth Production Mentor for three days a week as you build knowledge, connections and work towards professionally recording and releasing one of your songs.
This advanced mentorship course guides you through writing, recording, mixing and releasing your song on streaming platforms, while also teaching you about licensing, royalties, funding and self-promotion.
Classes run Wed - Fri 10am - 3pm for 20 weeks. No classes in school holidays.
Artist in Residence Programme
WHAT
Over the programme, through working on your own song you will learn everything that’s involved in writing, recording and releasing a song from copyright and contracts, to studio etiquette, planning recording sessions and working with producers You will also learn the basics of finances for artists (potential funding sources, invoicing and taxes) as well as planning skills, communication and building resilience as an artist.
WHEN
WED - FRI 10am - 3pm TERM 1: Tuesday 27th January to Friday 3rd April. Graduation date Thursday 2nd April Wednesdays & Thursdays 4 - 7pm TERM 1: Wednesday 28th January to Friday 3rd April. Graduation date Thursday 2nd April. TERM 2: Wednesday 22nd April - Friday 3rd July. TERM 3: Wednesday 22nd July - Friday 25th September. TERM 4: Wednesday 14th October - Friday 18th December.
ABOUT
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - Planning a professional studio session - Recording and working with an artist/producer - How to release a song professionally - EPK (Electronic Press Kit) - Release plan - Funding - Video - Social media strategy - Marketing plan - Employability skills - Self awareness, strengths, skills & values - Communication & connection - Resilience & positive thinking
OPEN DAYS
FIND OUT MORE by coming to a Crescendo Open Day. Open Days in 2026 are: Saturday 7th March 2026 Saturday 30th May 2026 Saturday 29th August 2026 Saturday 21st November 2026 Open days are held at Crescendo, Te Puna Creative Hub, 8-14 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland. Email programmes@crescendo.org.nz to hear about the next Open Day for programmes in 2026.
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