At MAD Records, we teach artists, musicians and producers how to approach their music career like an actual business.
Monthly Masterclasses
Networking Sessions
10-Week Music Business Curriculum
Sync Licensing Curriculum
Music Feedback Sessions
Monthly Masterclasses Networking Sessions 10-Week Music Business Curriculum Sync Licensing Curriculum Music Feedback Sessions
Our Services
Monthly Masterclasses
Every month we host an industry expert from a different part of the music industry for our “Monthly Masterclass”. These sessions happen live on Zoom and are recorded and available for replay (including all past masterclass sessions). The live masterclass also includes a Q+A with our Collective members.
Monthly Masterclasses
Every month we host an industry expert from a different part of the music industry for our “Monthly Masterclass”. These sessions happen live on Zoom and are recorded and available for replay (including all past masterclass sessions). The live masterclass also includes a Q+A with our Collective members.
Monthly Masterclasses
Every month we host an industry expert from a different part of the music industry for our “Monthly Masterclass”. These sessions happen live on Zoom and are recorded and available for replay (including all past masterclass sessions). The live masterclass also includes a Q+A with our Collective members.
Monthly Masterclasses
Every month we host an industry expert from a different part of the music industry for our “Monthly Masterclass”. These sessions happen live on Zoom and are recorded and available for replay (including all past masterclass sessions). The live masterclass also includes a Q+A with our Collective members.
Monthly Masterclasses
Every month we host an industry expert from a different part of the music industry for our “Monthly Masterclass”. These sessions happen live on Zoom and are recorded and available for replay (including all past masterclass sessions). The live masterclass also includes a Q+A with our Collective members.
Monthly Masterclasses
Every month we host an industry expert from a different part of the music industry for our “Monthly Masterclass”. These sessions happen live on Zoom and are recorded and available for replay (including all past masterclass sessions). The live masterclass also includes a Q+A with our Collective members.
Meet the team:
Michael Gilbride - Founder
Michael Gilbride is a former Wall Street trader who quit his career in finance in 2020 to pursue his solo music project, "telco". After years of releasing and promoting his own music, Michael became the General Manager of the online music production school, Mastering.com, where he fell in love with education.
After years of building Mastering.com, Michael used his background in online education to build MAD Records, an online collective that teaches fundamental business skills to artists, producers, and musicians.
Rob Schustack - Head of Music Services
Lucy Warr - Operations Manager
Rob Schustack is a voting member of the Grammys with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. He got his start working in A&R at Atlantic Records and went on to be involved in in both the publishing and sync side of the industry working with brands, bands and catalogs like Disney, Amazon, Google, Febreze, BMW, Wu Tang Clan, Ceelo Green, Nirvana, Hall & Oates, Aerosmith and many others.
Lucy Warr has navigated the industry from the live circuit and label releases to high-level collaborations, accumulating over 3 million streams, radio plays and editorial placements along the way.
Having worn the many hats an artist has to wear, she understands firsthand how difficult it is to balance the creative and business sides of the industry… and now works directly with other artists to help build their careers, all while still writing, releasing, and promoting her own solo music.
Reid Sorel - Head Producer
Reid Sorel is one of the best emerging producers in Nashville, TN. Reid completed his music production degree at Belmont University in 2021 and has cut over nearly 100 records already with artists such as Twinnie, Camille Parker, and Dan Marshall.
Don’t Take Our Word For It…
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"Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Membership typically includes access to our full library of digital content—videos, courses, resources, and any new material we release while you're subscribed.
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Definitely. You can switch plans, upgrade, or make changes to your membership anytime.
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Yes! We’re always expanding the library with fresh content, tools, and updates to keep your learning and inspiration going strong.
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Memberships are flexible and can be canceled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.