Inside Sessions. Music and publishing learning courses.


Inside Sessions is an innovative, multi-media distance-learning and mentoring program created by the Universal Music Group, the largest and most successful music company in the world, and Penguin Putnam, Inc., home to some of the most popular and best-selling authors of our time. Inside Sessions offers students From Demo to Deal and Writing and Publishing: The Inside Story, two online learning courses taught by leaders of the music and publishing industries. Key features offered exclusively to InsideSessions students include a demo or writing sample submission opportunity, a written evaluation from a Universal A&R executive, and a free CD-ROM which enables broadband-quality access to streaming video and interactive multimedia sessions.

Writing sessions.
Inside knowledge from best-selling authors, publishers and literary agents. Everything you need to know about finding your voice, presenting your work and getting published. Submit a manuscript to a professional editor.
FEATURING: Amy Tan, Nora Roberts, Tom Clancy, Nick Hornby, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., and many more.

Music sessions.
Inside tracks from world-renowned musicians, top record producers, managers and attorneys. Everything you need to know to get your foot in the door of the music industry. Submit your demo to a Universal Music Group A&R Executive.
FEATURING: Sheryl Crow, Fred Durst, Enrique Iglesias, Elton John, Nelly, Sting and many more.

Welcome to Inside Sessions!

Tell Your Story to a Professional Editor.