ModernTone Studios is a full-service recording facility, music production house, and music academy led by working producers and performing musicians. We work across recording, artist development, education, live events, and creative production.
Our internship program is designed for serious students and emerging professionals who want hands-on, real-world experience inside an active music ecosystem.
This is a unique and multi faceted internship that will show you the day to day operations of a successful production house and music academy. Internships are available in 3-month and 6-month tracks depending on school requirements and studio needs.
Program Overview
Interns at ModernTone participate in:
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- Structured onboarding and studio orientation
- Mentorship from assigned staff members
- Shadowing in real sessions, rehearsals, and projects
Time Commitment: 4–12 hours per week (flexible based on school schedule)
Compensation: Unpaid educational internship. School credit may be available.
Minimum Age: 16
Internship Tracks
For aspiring engineers, producers, and audio professionals.
You may:
- Shadow recording sessions and assist with setup/teardown
- Learn signal flow and studio routing
- Assist with session organization and file prep
- Support light editing and mix prep (as trained)
Participate in a guided technical project
Ideal for students studying audio engineering, music technology, or production.
For students interested in logistics, coordination, and show execution.
You may:
- Assist in planning recitals, showcases, and community performances
- Support live sound setup and breakdown
- Help manage run-of-show documents and performer communication
- Participate in stage management and rehearsal coordination
Ideal for those interested in production management or live performance operations.
For aspiring music educators and program coordinators.
You may:
- Assist instructors in group classes and ensemble rehearsals
- Support lesson prep and student communication
Help coordinate performances and enrollment tracking - Learn about curriculum development and classroom management
Ideal for future educators, conductors, and youth program leaders.
For detail-oriented individuals interested in how creative businesses run.
You may:
- Support scheduling systems and CRM updates
- Assist with internal documentation and workflow systems
- Organize digital files and maintain operational structures
- Observe client intake and consultation processes
Ideal for students interested in arts administration or nonprofit/creative operations.
For future managers, producers, and creative strategists.
You may:
- Assist in building artist development plans
- Support release strategy research
- Help prepare press materials or pitch decks
- Observe production budgeting and project planning
- Research distribution and monetization strategies
Ideal for students interested in A&R, management, or independent artist growth.
For creatives interested in branding, storytelling, and digital media.
You may:
- Assist in social media strategy and content planning
- Capture and edit short-form video content
- Draft email campaigns and promotional copy
- Analyze content performance and growth metrics
- Develop a platform-specific growth strategy
Ideal for students in marketing, communications, media, or journalism.
Learning Structure
Month 1: Orientation & Observation
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- Studio systems overview
- Professional expectations
- Shadowing and foundational training
Months 2–3: Guided Participation
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- Active support within chosen track
- Increasing responsibility
- Weekly feedback check-ins
Months 4-6 (Extended Track)
Ownership of a defined project
Internship Requirements
To succeed in this program, interns must demonstrate:
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- Reliability – Shows up consistently and on time
- Attention to Detail – Completes tasks carefully and thoroughly
- Willingness to Learn – Accepts feedback and seeks growth
- Initiative – Proactively contributes
- Communication – Confirms instructions and asks clarifying questions
- Professionalism – Maintains respectful, collaborative conduct
Studio Culture
ModernTone operates at a professional level. Sessions are active. Deadlines matter. Clients are real. We expect interns to treat the studio as a workplace, not a hangout.
In return, interns gain:
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- Real exposure to working producers and musicians
- Practical skill development
- Portfolio-building opportunities
- Mentorship and professional feedback
- Access to workshops or select studio events