Creative Careers in Music Bootcamp

The Creative Careers in Music Bootcamp is a 5-day virtual gathering that Scott leads to help college-level and early-career musicians design fulfilling careers in music. Launched in 2020, this bootcamp helps young professional musicians create meaningful, productive, and sustainable lives in music now and in the future.

Through the bootcamp, Scott shares the values, principles, and practices he has learned in his career to help you invent your own purposeful life in music. You will learn to think creatively about your future, as well as develop actionable skills such as visioning, personal branding, marketing, fundraising, budgeting, public speaking, networking, as well as how to build a successful business for yourself.

The bootcamp will also reflect on the broader social impact that musicians can have in the community. Participants will learn about actions we can each take to become musicians who care equally about the art and the health of our communities.

2025 Bootcamp

Scott is offering the following sessions in 2025. Each session is 5-days long, Monday to Friday.

Session 1 - June 2-6
Session 2 - August TBD

Daily schedule is 10:00-11:30am and 1:00-2:30pm Central Time. We meet on Zoom. The meetings are a healthy mix of informative presentations, group discussions, as well as conversations with guest speakers. In the week following the bootcamp, each participant receives a 30-minute private career coaching session with Scott.

Join Us!

This bootcamp is a place to come together, learn, and grow as a family of creative musicians. In addition to the knowledge you gain, the friendships and support network you build through this experience will last a lifetime.

Class is capped at 25 participants, so register now to secure your spot!

Cost to participate is $250 tuition plus $10 registration fee per participant. If you refer a friend to sign up with you, each of you will receive a $50 discount on tuition.

SCHOLARSHIPS are available for those experiencing financial hardship. And if you can, consider a PAY-IT-FORWARD option and gift a scholarship for someone else to attend the bootcamp.

To inquire about scholarships and pay-it-forward option, please contact Scott at scott.tegge.tuba@gmail.com or (773) 426-8136.

Questions about the bootcamp? Start with our Frequently Asked Questions.

Ready to Register?

Registration Form HERE! After submitting the registration form, pay your fees HERE.

“A course absolutely worth taking! Scott genuinely shares from his personal experiences, guides your creative thoughts, and gives you all the essential skills needed to step into the real world. You will finish the course feeling more confident and equipped to build up your professional career wisely!”

— Bernini Chan, violin (DePaul MMus '19, Cert '21)

“Because of Scott’s class and personable teaching style, I now have a level head and a solid game plan for future success as a teaching and performing musician. I highly recommend Scott Tegge’s class to anyone looking for professional advice and strategies to pursue a career in music.”

— Craig Buckner, drums (DePaul MMus Jazz Studies)