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Join us in celebrating the Music Business Accelerator Fall 2026 graduates. Over the course of 12 weeks, these participan...
10/13/2026

Join us in celebrating the Music Business Accelerator Fall 2026 graduates. Over the course of 12 weeks, these participants worked alongside coaches and industry partners to learn the foundations of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and the nuances of the music business. Along the way, they've learned to approach their creative passion as entrepreneurs, building real, sustainable businesses that contribute to the economic growth of Austin.

The evening will include a graduation ceremony recognizing each participant, live performances, and time to connect with the artists, coaches, partners, and supporters who made this cohort possible. Whether you're part of the program past or present, thinking about applying, or just love supporting local music, we'd love to have you there.

*This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.

Today's the LAST DAY to apply for the MBA Fall 2026 Austin Cohort.It's hard to believe a month has already passed since ...
07/05/2026

Today's the LAST DAY to apply for the MBA Fall 2026 Austin Cohort.

It's hard to believe a month has already passed since applications opened. We've received incredible applicants this year, and we're excited to kick things off in August with the next round of Austin talent.

If you've been on the fence, this is your sign. Applications close tonight.

Thank you to everyone who's applied so far. We have our work cut out for us narrowing this down to 30!

When you first start treating your creative work as a business, the numbers don't always look awesome right away. But mo...
06/30/2026

When you first start treating your creative work as a business, the numbers don't always look awesome right away. But most of the time, you're just working through the growing pains of organizing and categorizing things for the very first time.

The result of that often tedious work is a clear picture of how much your business is actually making and spending. That kind of clarity is more powerful than most creatives realize. Once you know, you can make calculated decisions about every part of your career based on YOUR real data, not generic numbers from some study or article.

With a little time, structure, and patience, profitability is more achievable than you think.

Only a few more days to apply for our Fall Austin MBA Cohort.

The moment you decide to put your art out into the world with the intent of making money, you've started a business.As c...
06/23/2026

The moment you decide to put your art out into the world with the intent of making money, you've started a business.

As creatives, we don't always like to think of it that way. But what if embracing the business side of your craft actually increased your chances of making a living from the music and art you create?

Running your project like a business doesn't mean sacrificing your creativity or spending all your time on administrative tasks. In fact, it can open the door to opportunities that help you create more, not less.

From tax advantages and funding opportunities to higher paying gigs, stronger partnerships, and long term sustainability, creative entrepreneurs have access to many of the same resources and tools as traditional businesses.

The difference? Our businesses are built around creativity, allowing us to build something uniquely our own.

Applications for our MBA Austin Fall Cohort are open for just 12 more days.

Apply by July 5th and take the next step toward building a sustainable creative career.

As creative entrepreneurs, we always have new ideas floating around in our heads. Add in all the hats you wear to run th...
06/17/2026

As creative entrepreneurs, we always have new ideas floating around in our heads. Add in all the hats you wear to run the business side of your music career and most of the time it leads to overwhelm, then burnout.

Not just business burnout but creative burnout too. All of a sudden you find yourself not enjoying the very reason you started a creative business in the first place, to create and to share your art with the world.

This is where the SMART goals framework can be one of your strongest allies. Setting tangible, realistic, and manageable goals can be the difference between burnout and long-term sustainability as both a creative and an entrepreneur.

Want to learn how to apply this to your music business? Apply for our MBA Austin Fall Cohort.

Applications are open until July 5th.

One week into the application phase and we are genuinely blown away!The talent and dedication showing up in these applic...
06/13/2026

One week into the application phase and we are genuinely blown away!

The talent and dedication showing up in these applications from artists, songwriters, and music business professionals from right here in Austin has already exceeded our expectations and we're just getting started.

We've always believed the MBA is something truly special. But we also know our words only go so far. Real impact shows up in the lives and businesses of the people who actually go through the program.

So over the next few weeks, we're letting our 2025 pilot cohort graduates do the talking.

If you've been on the fence about applying, keep an eye on this page. What they have to say just might make your decision for you.

Applications for the Fall 2026 Austin cohort are open through July 5th. Link in bio.

Austin TX! Our fall 2026 Music Business Accelerator applications are now open. We are beyond excited to bring this progr...
06/05/2026

Austin TX! Our fall 2026 Music Business Accelerator applications are now open. We are beyond excited to bring this program back home and cannot wait to get this cohort started in August.

Applications are open now through July 5th, but we only have 30 spots available so make sure to get your application in as early as possible. We expect to notify all selected participants no later than July 12th.

We do not charge any application or program fees. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are able to provide this opportunity at no cost to the community we serve thanks to the generosity of our partners, donors, staff, and the music community, who all play a vital role in subsidizing the costs associated with running the program.

If you are looking to gain the knowledge and skills needed to set up and run your musical project or venture like a business and do it sustainably, this program is for you.

Apply here: https://theanrfoundation.org/music-business-accelerator/

Note: It is best to open the application link in a true web browser.

We’re heading into week three of our Nashville cohort of the Music Business Accelerator in partnership with Underground ...
04/25/2026

We’re heading into week three of our Nashville cohort of the Music Business Accelerator in partnership with Underground Music Collective.

This week’s session focuses on one of the most overlooked but critical decisions a creative entrepreneur can make: how to structure your music business.

It’s easy to treat this as a quick checkbox, but the reality is that the structure you choose impacts everything from taxes and liability to how you get paid and grow. When this decision is made too quickly or without the right context, it can become costly and complicated to fix later.

We’ll be breaking down the different types of business entities, how each one functions, and the key factors to consider when deciding what structure best supports your career as a creative entrepreneur.

Tomorrow we officially kick off Week 1 of our Nashville Music Business Accelerator cohort in partnership with Undergroun...
04/10/2026

Tomorrow we officially kick off Week 1 of our Nashville Music Business Accelerator cohort in partnership with Underground Music Collective

This marks the first time we’ve taken our programming out of state, and if our onboarding session last week is any indication, it’s going to be an incredible 12 weeks ahead with this group.
We’re starting things off with the ever so subtle art of setting SMART goals.

As creative entrepreneurs, we’re constantly wearing multiple hats, and without a clear framework it can get overwhelming fast. Learning how to organize those priorities in a strategic way is often the difference between burnout and building something sustainable.

Excited to kick off another MBA journey with such a talented group. Let’s get to work.

02/26/2026

"The honesty and transparency I felt from the whole experience? Unmatched."

Soupmakesitbetter is a 2025 graduate of The A&R Foundation 's Music Business Accelerator program -- and it transformed the way he thinks about his music business.

If you're a Nashville-based UnderDog, we're offering this amazing program for FREE once you head to community.umcworldwide.com and join today!

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