DIY music school

Unlock Your Full Potential as a Music Artist

Get trained by top experts. Learn how to produce, market, and monetize your music — all in one place.

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The DIY Music School by InterContinental Music Awards is designed to help you elevate your music production and navigate the music industry with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this program empowers you to:

✅ Create professional, high-quality music tracks
✅ Monetize your music the right way
✅ Protect your intellectual property
✅ Promote your music effectively
✅ Build and expand your music career

With guidance from expert instructors and real-world, practical lessons, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in today’s competitive music industry. Your music deserves to be heard. Your career deserves to grow. Start your journey with DIY Music School today!

Don’t wait – spaces are limited. Book your free consultation now and take the first step towards a thriving music career.

Join the ranks of artists worldwide who have already discovered the power of this course! Look What's inside...

Who's the host?

Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi_ICMA Director-1
"I help independent music artists get the recognition and knowledge necessary to launch and maintain a profitable music career."

Meet Shahed Mohseni, multi-award winning musician, music industry expert, and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards. With years of experience helping artists around the world achieve their dreams. As a recipient of the prestigious EB-1 USA permanent residency for extraordinary ability in the field of art, Shahed has been recognized by the US government as a valuable contributor to the music industry. With DIY Music School, you’ll have the chance to learn from Shahed’s expertise and gain valuable insights into the music business to help you achieve your own success.

This is a right program for you if,

  • ✅ You’re passionate about creating music and ready to turn it into a serious career
  • ✅ You want to produce world class music tracks that stand out in today’s competitive market
  • ✅ You’re looking to grow your audience and monetize your music the right way
  • ✅ You want to protect your work and understand the business side of the industry
  • ✅ You’re tired of doing it alone and want expert guidance from industry professionals
  • ✅ You’re committed to developing your brand, expanding your network, and getting heard

What You’ll Learn at DIY Music School

At DIY Music School, you’ll gain access to a customized comprehensive curriculum designed to help you succeed at every stage of your music journey — whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level.

Our expert-led lessons cover essential topics, including:

  • 🎵 Songwriting Techniques — Craft powerful, original songs that resonate with listeners
  • 🎤 World-Class Vocal Production — Learn how to produce and enhance your vocals like the pros
  • 🎚️ Music Production Tips & Tools — Master the fundamentals of creating high-quality, professional music tracks
  • 💡 Building a Strong Brand & Image — Stand out in a crowded industry with authentic branding
  • 📣 Music Marketing & Promotion — Get your music heard with proven strategies for growth
  • 💸 Monetizing Your Music Career — Turn your talent into income through multiple revenue streams
  • ⚖️ Copyright & Licensing Essentials — Protect your music and understand your legal rights
  • 🤝 Networking & Industry Connections — Build lasting relationships with industry professionals
  • 🎬 Getting Started with Sync Licensing — Learn how to place your music in film, TV, and ads

 

With DIY Music School, you’ll learn directly from experienced professionals who have achieved real success and are committed to helping you do the same.

Your music deserves to be heard — let’s make it happen together.

So, What Are The InterContinental Music Awards?

Founded in 2011, the InterContinental Music Awards recognize and celebrate artists from every continent, breaking down cultural barriers through music. With a focus on accessibility, diversity, and artist development, ICMA’s global initiative has been honored by the City of Los Angeles, the California State Assembly, and the California State Senate for its cultural impact and commitment to uplifting independent talent.

Through DIY Music School, we are taking our knowledge of the music industry to musicians all over the world, helping them achieve their dreams and succeed in the industry.

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What Others Saying About Us

"Over the past decade, InterContinental Music Awards has recognized music talents from different countries. ICMA is committed to supporting and promoting music and talented musicians."
Fox News reported, July 2020
“This is a revolution in the music industry as this is the first award that recognizes artists the proper way by giving them the acknowledgement and support they need, crediting their cultural or ethnical background that makes their music so unique.”
ABC7 reported, July 2019
“a music award without borders, a music award that unites all continents, a music award dedicated to all artists."
Music Connection Magazine, Feb 2019
"I cannot express how grateful I am for my experience with the Intercontinental Music Awards and the DIY Music School. The mentors, judges, and founders of the ICMA provided me with invaluable knowledge and resources that I continue to use to this day. Through the DIY Music School, I learned about various aspects of being a professional artist, from sync placement to marketing my brand, and realized there was so much more I could do beyond just songwriting and producing music. I highly recommend the ICMA and DIY Music School to anyone looking to take their music career to the next level"
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Heerraa
International Singer/Songwriter - Malaysia
"The Intercontinental Music Awards was a great experience for Studeo. They are a very professional organisation who have a great understanding of the needs of independent artists."
Portrait of Studeo, winner of InterContinental Music Awards 2021, posing for their award
Studeo
Jazz Duo - Australia
"was honored to be one of the winners on this music award for pop song and i must say that after this recognition, I received many offers since this is such a prestige contest. I enjoyed so much speaking with the intercontinental representatives and received amazing tips and help from them!!"
Shalev Alon
Producer/Audio Engineer at Walt Disney, Netflix - USA
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