fdh presents
12 seats.
winter cohort starts january 2027.
the culinary conservatory is a 3-month artist membership where you learn to cook, serve, and sell your sound.
you gain access to consistent rehearsal and studio time, monthly workshops, and a community of artists who take their craft seriously.
sound is bigger than one genre.
this table is for musicians, vocalists, emcees, dj’s, poets, spoken word artists, sound healers, and every artist who shapes sound. emerging or working, you’re here because you want consistent rehearsal time, real growth, and community.
an eclectic cohort is the whole recipe.
what’s included
one 2-hour rehearsal block a month in the family room to tighten your practice, run your show, or work out new material.
rehearsal time
one 2-hour recording session a month with an fdh engineer.
studio session
everything you need to create, perform, and grow, plus access to the fdh community of artists, creatives, and professionals who want to see you excel.one in-person workshop a month with group coaching: cook in january, serve in february, and sell in march.
monthly workshop
get a priority booking window each month to book your rehearsals. plus, be considered first for fdh bookings and gigs.
first dibs
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the membership is a 3-month commitment. at the end of each season, you’ll have the chance to renew for the next cohort.
rehearsal time is for rehearsing and creative practice only. no parties, showcases, or audiences.
your band, collaborators, and creative team are welcome, and they can capture content during rehearsal.
no bookings for 2 months in a row and your spot opens up.
studio and rehearsal time expire at the end of each month. if an engineer isn’t available for your session, we’ll make it right.
each month, you get one focused, in-person workshop in artist development. the three themes rotate every season, and each cohort digs into a new angle, so there’s always something fresh on the table.
MONTH 1COOK
music production
learn how to elevate your sound, communicate with your music team, and create work that resonates. topics can cover any part of the process, from songwriting and vocals to engineering and arrangement.
MONTH 2SERVE
presence and performance
learn how to hold a room. topics can range from welcoming people into a sound experience to world-building around your art to the performance itself.
MONTH 3SELL
marketing and promotion
learn how to package and share your work in a way that feels aligned with who you are as an artist, so selling feels like an extension of the art, not a departure from it.
fri nov 13 · applications open
sat dec 5 · enrollment closes, or sooner if all 12 seats are filled
wed dec 16 · orientation and cohort speaker panel
dec 16 to 22 · member booking window for january
jan 1 to mar 31 · winter cohort
$750 enrollment for the winter cohort, january through march
pay in full, or split it into 3 payments
founding member perk: your $20 key card fee is waived
the membership process
a 5-minute application, a quick vibe check, and a decision within a week. once you’re accepted, sign your member agreement and pay your enrollment, in full or your first payment, to lock in your seat. seats are filled on a rolling basis until all 12 are taken.
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no. “culinary” is how we talk about building your craft: you cook up the music, serve the performance, and sell the work.
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the culinary conservatory is a 3-month commitment, and enrollment is non-refundable once your seat is secured, since it’s a seat someone else could have taken. if you’re on the payment plan, all 3 payments are still due. if life happens and you need to step away, reach out. we’ll work with you to make sure your investment still serves you. at the end of the cohort, you can choose whether to renew for the next season.
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the workshops are where a lot of the magic happens, so we ask that you plan to be in the room for all three, but you won’t be penalized if you can’t. just let us know ahead of time, and we’ll do our best to help you catch up on what you missed.
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yes. extra time is booked at the public rate, and studio sessions get the member discount.
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in the basement of the vapa center in uptown charlotte, nc.
