Empower Your Musical Journey with the Sanaa Music Workshop
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Welcome to the Sanaa Music Workshop, a transformative program by the Second Line Arts Collective. We're here to empower young artists, aged 14-24, by offering a blend of comprehensive business education and traditional music classes.
Advancing artistic excellence and economic empowerment in
New Orleans music.
Sanaa is the professional training arm of Second Line Arts Collective. Through workshops, intensives, mentorship, and career development programming, Sanaa prepares emerging artists to achieve artistic excellence while building sustainable, future-ready careers.
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From immersive summer programs to year-round professional development opportunities, Sanaa exists to ensure the next generation of New Orleans musicians can carry the culture forward—and retain the economic value they create.
Sanaa Music Workshop
Industry and
Entrepreneurship
Ages
14-24
Sanaa
in School
Artist
Sustainability
Artistic
Excellence
Our Why
New Orleans is one of the most music-driven economies in the world.
Our culture fuels tourism, conventions, festivals, restaurants, and hospitality. But the people who create that value often struggle to capture it.
$23,000
Average annual income from music (2024 Music Census)
86%
Say low/uncertain pay is a major challenge
55%
Work outside the music industry. Of those, 73% rely on their outside job as their primary income
58%
Cite stagnant pay rates as a top concern
The Solution
Sanaa prepares young musicians to build sustainable, future-ready careers.
We train students to play at the highest artistic level and to understand the systems, technologies, and industry practices that determine whether an artist thrives.
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At Sanaa, students study contracts, booking, revenue streams, branding, collaboration, and long-term strategy alongside intensive musical coaching. We also examine how emerging technologies—from digital distribution platforms to AI-assisted creative tools—are reshaping the modern music economy.
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Artistic excellence remains our foundation. Musicians must be prepared for a wide range of professional opportunities: touring ensembles, studio sessions, theater productions, festivals, recording projects, and cross-genre collaborations. Versatility and mastery create opportunity.
Artistic Excellence
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Private lessons with professional artists
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Ensemble coaching and rehearsal
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Advanced ear training and applied theory
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Composition, arranging, and bandleading
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Preparation for varied professional settings
Music Industry Practices
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Booking, pricing, and revenue diversification
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Publishing, royalties, and ownership
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Branding + digital audience development
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Contracts + negotiation fundamentals
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Emerging technologies and digital tools
Innovation
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Artist Led
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Mentorship from professionals
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Structured feedback
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Guest talks on industry evolution
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Health and wellness
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Artist development
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​Entrepreneurial artist
