Rock & Roll Hall of Fame · 1 month ago
Artist in Residence
Cleveland, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is seeking experienced Northeast Ohio performing songwriters for their Artist in Residence program for the summer of 2026. Selected artists will advance their careers by working with professional staff, performing live, and developing skills in songwriting, marketing, and stage presence.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Work with the Rock Hall team to create a road map for their music career development and create a plan to achieve their goals during the program. They will also walk away from the program with tangible items such as photos, merch art, and recorded songs
Learn from mentors in the field about performing, songwriting, audio production, contracts, performing rights organizations, and booking gigs to advance as artists, and then take actionable steps in these various areas
Play weekly sets at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as possible offsite venues, over the course of the summer
Work with our dynamic and creative Marketing team to develop and elevate the Artist’s social media, receive media training, and learn other marketing techniques
Gain experience marketing themselves and a venue from digital/social to hands on grassroots direct marketing and points between
Learn performance stage setup and gain hands on audio experience so they can confidently work with sound professionals in venues and studios
Work with artists to build on specific music skills, such as instrument proficiency or songwriting
Record tracks and a music video onsite in the Hall of Fame
Learn to augment solo performance with musicians that sit in and/or electronic enhancements
Commit to providing 20-30 hours each week to the program either virtually or onsite for a minimum of 10 weeks
Present on the internship experience, including a live performance of music created during the program
Collaborate with the other Artist in Residence for an end of summer showcase concert
Qualification
Required
Must be an active musician producing original music that is commercially available
High level proficiency with at least one instrument, multiple instrumentalists will be preferred
Proven experience performing full solo sets of primarily original music to a live audience in a night club, festival stage, or related venue
Proven songwriting experience
Experience moving from demo to finished tracks
Have graduated High School (or attained GED) and are in the midst of pursuing your musical career, and/or in a related college level academic program
Preferred
Prior customer service experience preferred
Benefits
Discounts at Rock Hall store and café
Paid parking
Additional training and professional development opportunities as part of the Rock Hall’s Summer Internship Program
Company
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Born from the collision of rhythm & blues, country, and gospel, rock & roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing.
Founded in 1995
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Allen Grubman
Founder
Jon Landau
Founder
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