Inspire EDU Partners with GRAMMY Museum® to Offer Graduate Credit for Industry Sessions

Los Angeles, CA – December 10, 2025 — Inspire EDU is proud to announce a new partnership with the GRAMMY Museum® that brings graduate-level extension credit to the Museum’s Industry Sessions—a nationally respected series of online courses for aspiring music professionals and educators.

This collaboration marks a significant step in aligning creative industry training with academic recognition, providing educators and emerging creatives with accessible, standards-aligned professional learning that meets both industry needs and institutional requirements.

Through Inspire EDU, participants now have the option to earn graduate extension credit for completing Industry Sessions courses, adding formal academic value to hands-on creative learning. Whether refining skills in music production, content creation, or music business, learners can now elevate their careers and meet continuing education requirements with credit-bearing coursework.

“This partnership with the GRAMMY Museum reflects our mission to bridge industry and education,” said Inspire EDU CEO Mike Packer. “We’re ensuring that the same courses helping creatives thrive in today’s media landscape can also advance professional credentials for educators and lifelong learners.”

Courses Now Eligible for Graduate Credit Include:

• Songwriting 101 with Anika Paris

• Content Creator 101 with Yulia Gonzalez

• Music Business 101 with James McKinney

• Music Production 101 with Marcus Marshall and guest mentors from Live Out L!VE

  
  

Each course runs six weeks in a flexible online format, open to learners ages 18 and up. Students can enroll for free (non-credit) or register for graduate extension credit through Inspire EDU for a modest fee. All credit-bearing courses are designed to meet rigorous academic standards while staying rooted in real-world creative practice.

Key Features:

• Graduate-level extension credit for professional growth

• Flexible online delivery with global access

• Real-time Q&A with working music professionals

• Content aligned with the AME Industry Skills Framework

  
  

Enrollment for Spring 2026 is now open, with full details available on the GRAMMY Museum website.

About Inspire EDUInspire EDU is a national leader in arts, media, and entertainment education. We partner with schools, nonprofits, and industry organizations to deliver career-aligned curriculum, digital badges, work-based learning, and professional development that prepares learners for the future of creative work. Learn more at InspireEDU.us

About the GRAMMY MuseumThe GRAMMY Museum® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music through exhibits, education, grants, and public programs. Visit grammymuseum.org for more information.