Next Stage Career Accelerator

Don't just prepare for your career. Start it.

An intensive 14-week experience that transforms emerging artists into working professionals.

Apply for the founding cohort Explore the program

DatesSep 8 - Dec 18, 2026

FormatIn person · 14 weeks

Cohort20 artists · Ages 18+

The industry has changed

Musicianship is essential.
But it is no longer enough.

Today's artists are expected to create compelling content, build an audience, understand business, leverage new technology, communicate professionally, collaborate effectively, and consistently perform at a high level.

Next Stage bridges the gap between developing as an artist and succeeding as a professional through real projects, industry coaching, and meaningful responsibility.

Artists learning together in a professional studio — Learn alongside working professionals.

Guitarist performing under stage lights — Develop your own artistic voice.

Young musicians performing together on stage — Prove your capability in real moments.

The professional journey

Experience builds confidence. Performance proves capability.

01
Observe
See what's possible.
02
Prepare
Build the capability.
03
Perform
Accept real responsibility.
04
Launch
Step into your career.

What you will build

Real skills. Real experience. Real momentum.

You won't just learn about the industry. You'll build the capabilities to thrive in it.

Performance excellence

Build stage presence, musicianship, and the ability to deliver when it counts.

Creative development

Strengthen your artistry, writing, arranging, and musical identity.

Content & media

Use modern and AI-assisted workflows to tell your story and grow an audience.

Career strategy

Understand the business of music and design a sustainable path forward.

Professional communication

Pitch, collaborate, lead, and show up with confidence and clarity.

Industry connections

Build relationships with peers, mentors, and working professionals.

You'll leave with proof

Launch ready.

Signature Projects on stage and in the studio become career-ready assets you can use the moment the program ends.

An original, portfolio-quality creative project
A personal brand kit, website, EPK, bio, and headshots
A career roadmap for audience, income, and growth
Business infrastructure built for a working artist
A polished portfolio that proves your readiness
A network of mentors, peers, and industry professionals

Learn from working professionals

Be guided by experience. Inspired by excellence.

Led by Grammy-nominated bandleader, producer, and entrepreneur Caleb Chapman, with professional coaches across branding, media, production, publishing, business, legal, performance, and touring.

Anticipated founding-cohort guests include Myron McKinley, Carmit Bachar, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Keith Carlock, and more, subject to availability.

“My years of training and experiences at Soundhouse prepared me for every stage I've played on since.”

Andrew Tolman · Drummer & songwriter, Imagine Dragons

Andrew Tolman performing on drums — Andrew Tolman

Program at a glance

Built for your future. Designed for real life.

Mornings focus on coaching and hands-on work. Afternoons shift to Signature Projects. Evenings and Fridays remain open for gigs, work, and applying what you're learning.

Dates: Sep 8 - Dec 18, 2026
Schedule: Mon - Thu
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Eligibility: Ages 18+
All career paths welcome

Founding cohort · 20 seats

Your next stage starts now.

Applications are reviewed as they arrive. When the cohort is full, applications close.

Founding cohort rate

$5,000Paid in full by August 1Standard program investment: $10,000. Payment plans are available upon acceptance.Apply today

1Email Savanna Bonilla to begin.
2Submit your application and two contrasting performance videos.
3Complete an entrance interview with Caleb Chapman.
4Join the founding cohort.