One of the reasons we started IO Music Academy was because we saw a need for a more relevant and accessible way to learn music production without the cost or full-time commitment of a traditional music program.
Alongside keeping our pricing affordable and flexible, we've also offered many scholarships over the years, both internally and in collaboration with nonprofit partners, all of whom we're extremely grateful to have worked with. Inspired by those experiences and the wonderful people we've met along the way, we've been thinking about how to make IO even more accessible to more people.
Here's where we landed. As of late, it's become clear that there's a growing number of people who would be a great fit for IO and the community but can't afford the full program fee, largely due to the cost-of-living increases we've all been experiencing. Because of that, we've decided to introduce a financial aid program that will allow students to receive a significant discount on their program fee.
Applications are reviewed based on several factors, including monthly income and expenses, prior access to music education, and current involvement in local music scenes. Keep in mind, IO Music Academy is a small, independently run school. We do not have outside investment or government funding; any financial aid we offer comes directly from IO.
Financial aid is available for multi-course programs. Current students may apply, and an approved discount will apply to remaining courses only.
Approved applicants receive a discount between 10% and 30% on their program fee, determined case by case. Awards are limited and made at IO's discretion as funds allow. Discounts apply to a single enrollment, cannot be combined with other offers, have no cash value, and are not transferable. Applying does not guarantee approval, and decisions are final.