Music city accelerator

Artist Development Academy

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Music City Accelerator is the home of the Artist Development Academy — fueled by Pyramind’s award-winning legacy and rooted in the heart of the San Francisco Music Experience, Music City.

Through the merger of Pyramind and Music City, we bring over two decades of studio production excellence, deep industry relationships, and a team of veteran mentors directly to today’s emerging artists.

At Music City SF, artists don’t just learn — they belong. They rehearse, record, perform, and grow alongside a community built for their success.

The Complete Music Producer Master modern music production with one-on-one coaching and pro studio access. This 10-class intensive program is built for aspiring producers ready to take their sound to a professional level. Unlike generic online programs, this in-person course pairs you with an expert coach to customize your learning path. Learn in our professional studios, develop your creative workflow, and complete fully produced tracks by the end of the program. Producing with Ableton Live Certified Ableton Live training in a collaborative studio environment. Learn to compose, arrange, and produce full tracks in Ableton Live in just 8 weeks. This immersive course combines expert instruction, hands-on studio time, and a community learning approach. No prior experience required—we’ll help you build your workflow from the ground up. The Essential Music Producer Fast-track your skills in electronic music production. This 5-class program teaches the five foundations of music creation: Ableton Live, songwriting, engineering, sound design, and mixing/mastering. Perfect for beginners ready to create original tracks using today’s most powerful tools and techniques. Pro Tools Certification Program From fundamentals to studio-grade production with Avid Certified training. Our Pro Tools Program offers the full Avid training path: PT101, PT110, PT201, and PT210M. Learn session setup, live audio and MIDI recording, video scoring, and advanced mixing techniques in a real studio environment. Ideal for musicians, engineers, and post-production creatives. Pro Tools 101 & 110 – Fundamentals Build a strong foundation in Pro Tools for music and media. Start with the basics—session setup, audio and MIDI workflows, and editing techniques—then level up with commercial workflow strategies like loop recording, Elastic Audio, automation, and signal processing. Finish the 12-week program ready to operate mid-sized sessions with confidence. Pro Tools 201 & PT210M – Production Professional-level Pro Tools training for studio and music production. Master HD Native workflows, session management, clip gain, submixes, and automation in a real studio setting. These courses are perfect for musicians and engineers ready to take Pro Tools to the highest Songwriting & Arranging for Producers Write and produce better music through harmony, melody, and story. This course focuses on songwriting from a producer’s perspective, using theory, chord progressions, and modern arrangement techniques to build complete tracks. Explore the seven major modes, extended chords, and emotive expression in your music. Sound Engineering Learn the art of recording and mixing in a real studio. From mic placement to mixing sessions, this hands-on course trains students to engineer recordings of live musicians in professional studio environments. Build technical confidence while learning proper workflow and studio etiquette. Music Theory for Producers Demystify music theory to improve your tracks—faster. Learn chord progressions, harmonic structure, ear training, and piano performance. This practical theory course is designed to enhance your workflow and help you write stronger melodies across all genres using Ableton Live as a learning tool. Sound Design Design original sounds and build your personal sonic identity. Explore synthesis, MIDI control, layering, automation, and audio manipulation to develop a signature sound palette. Learn to iterate creatively and technically using the latest hardware and software tools. Sound for Visual Media Craft immersive audio for film, video, and games using Pro Tools. This project-based course teaches post-production workflows, sound editing, and audio mastering for visual media. Students complete an original soundtrack and gain experience working with professional post workflows. Live Sound Engineering (Online) Master live audio mixing from home. Learn microphone techniques, mixer operation, and troubleshooting for live performances, events, and broadcasts. This online course features expert instruction, gear tutorials, and flexible scheduling for busy students.

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Sunday

Latin

Latin Sundays @The Music City Underground Live Bands & DJ Sets

Experience the vibrant rhythms and captivating melodies of Latin music as we feature live bands and electrifying DJ sets, showcasing a diverse array of genres from Brazilian Rhythms/Salsa/Cumbia/Latin Jazz/Spanish Rumba/Latin Rock/ Forró & global beats. Feel the energy as talented musicians take the stage, bringing their unique flair and passion to every performance.

Enjoy DJ sets spinning Latin Jams with Disco 80s/90s Funk/Hip Hop/Tropical Bass/Rock/Breaks & more.

Doors Open: 6 PM
Live Performances Begin: 7 PM-10PM

Tuesday

Jazz Music City San Francisco

🎷Join Us for Weekly Jazz Nights 🎶

Step into the rhythm and soul of the city at Music City SF every Tuesday for an unforgettable night of live jazz! Wheter you’re a jazz aficionado or just looking to unwind, our talented musicians will transport you through the smooth, sultry sounds of Classic Jazz, Soul Jazz, and Jazz Fusion.

Door Opens: 6 PM
Live Performance Begin: 7 PM – 10 PM

Friday

Eclectic

Eclectic Fridays @The Music City Underground

Step into the unexpected at Music City SF’s Eclectic Night, where musical boundaries are meant to be crossed! Every Friday, we bring you an exciting mix of artists, from funk to jazz, hip hop to rock, and everything in between.

Doors Open: 6pm

Live Performances Begin: 7 PM-10PM

Thursday

Hip-Hop/Soul/R&B

🎤 Hip Hop, Soul, and R&B Thursdays @ Music City Underground 🎶

Every Thursday night, dive into the heart of the underground with weekly rotating performances featuring a fresh mix of musicians, cyphers, and DJs that keep the energy alive. Whether you’re here for smooth R&B vibes, soulful vocals, or fire hip-hop beats, The Music City Underground has it all.

Doors Open: 6 PM
Live Performances Begin: 7 PM-10PM

Saturday

Tribute/Decades

Paying Tribute to All Your Favorite Artists Across the Eras!

Step into a time machine of music and let the decades take you on an unforgettable journey! Relive the hits from the ’60s to the ‘2000s with incredible tribute performances that’ll have you dancing all night long.

Doors open at 6 PM.

Performances kick off at 7 PM.

Monday

The Motown Sound

The best of Motown and soul favorites!

From timeless classics to deep cuts that defined an era, keep the dance floor alive with the irresistible rhythms and smooth sounds that made Motown legendary. Don’t miss a night of soulful vibes and nonstop energy!

Door Opens: 6 PM
Live Performance Begin: 7 PM – 10 PM

Wednesday

Rock, Folk, Blues, & Country Night

Rock, Folk, Blues, & Country at Music City SF

Experience a thrilling variety of Rock, Folk, Blues, and Country music every Wednesday night! A high-energy event featuring live bands and DJs across six stages! From rock anthems to country classics and everything in between, this night promises non-stop entertainment and unforgettable performances.

Doors Open: 6 PM
Live Performances: 7 PM – 11 PM

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Partners

National talent booking

Aprill Lacey is Music City SF's Talent Buyer for Major Acts, helping bring top tier talent to our storied venues for can't-miss VIP events .

Contact Aprill for booking inquiries!

national talent booking at music city

Our karaoke page is almost here! For now, use the Book Rehearsal button to book your private karaoke room!

The MCSF podcast is almost here! In the meantime, you can book our state of the art studio to record your podcast right here at Music City.

DIY is almost here! For now, please use the rehearsal booking button on the right side of this pop-up.

Bevs & bites

COMING SOON

SF MUSIC
HALL OF FAME

Visit and learn how the legends of West Coast Hip-Hop, Thrash Metal and the Psychedelic sounds of the Summer of Love came to be some of the most iconic musicins of the world!

THE GALLERY

A collection of 90+ high quality large-format photography prints, dominate the wall of the Music City Hotel hallways.

Each print is accompanied by original written tributes by prominent national writers like Ben Fong-Torres [Rolling Stone Magazine], Emma Silvers [KQED], Joel Selvin [SF Chronicle], and more. Accompanying audio tour component is included.

BRICK WALK

Amazing Names of San Francisco.

At the entrance to our building, we have put together over 300 bricks of amazing acts, venues, journalists, photographers, and other that were associated with the SF music scene over the last 60 years.

SF MUSIC
HALL OF FAME

Visit and learn how the legends of West Coast Hip-Hop, Thrash Metal and the Psychedelic sounds of the Summer of Love came to be some of the most iconic musicins of the world!

THE GALLERY

A collection of 90+ high quality large-format photography prints, dominate the wall of the Music City Hotel hallways.

Each print is accompanied by original written tributes by prominent national writers like Ben Fong-Torres [Rolling Stone Magazine], Emma Silvers [KQED], Joel Selvin [SF Chronicle], and more. Accompanying audio tour component is included.

BRICK WALK

Amazing Names of San Francisco.

At the entrance to our building, we have put together over 300 bricks of amazing acts, venues, journalists, photographers, and other that were associated with the SF music scene over the last 60 years.