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Recording Academy Expands Grammy U Membership Eligibility

August 15, 2023/by Caela Griffin

The Recording Academy’s Grammy U is no longer requiring college enrollment in its application guidelines. The prominent gateway into the music industry is now expanding its eligibility to all individuals aged 18-29 who are actively taking paths towards a career in music.

“For many years, Grammy U has invested in the development of emerging young music creators and professionals by providing resources and a supportive ecosystem committed to helping them thrive in the music industry,” says CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr. “With this expansion, Grammy U is ensuring that membership will be more inclusive and accessible for the next generation of music creators and professionals, no matter their career path.”

A critical part of the Recording Academy’s mission is to empower rising music leaders. In 2006, as part of that mission, the Academy established Grammy U, a membership program that connects the emerging music community with some of the industry’s brightest minds. Their goal is to provide aspiring professionals with the tools and opportunities necessary to launch a career in the music industry.

The change in eligibility is part of the Academy’s effort to embrace and support the entire next generation of music creators and professionals, including those who are exploring nontraditional routes.

Grammy U has had more than 32,000 members over the course of its existence. There are 14 Grammy U representatives across the Recording Academy’s 12 Chapters located in many of the country’s music centers. The representatives co-produce all events and oversee membership within their Chapters, with the help of over 100 Grammy U Ambassadors who work with their representatives on local initiatives each year. In the 2022-2023 program year alone, the membership program hosted more than 80 events and programs locally and nationally.

Updated Eligibility Requirements
Option 1: Full-Time Student
Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school full-time (nine credits) and pursuing Associate, Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degrees.

Option 2 (NEW): Professional / Creative, 18-29
Professionals or creatives between 18-29 years old pursuing a career in music.
Students between 18-29 years old studying at college part time or taking any certificate course or program.

For more information about Grammy U and how to apply, visit www.grammyu.com.

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Caela Griffin is a Contributor at MusicRow magazine, where she writes and edits for the print issues and online news, and coordinates special projects. Caela graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Media + Entertainment concentrating on Law and Ethics, with a minor in Pre-Law. She returns to Nashville having worked in St. Louis’ vibrant arts community as a Marketing Director and an Admin. Coordinator.
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