Marlon King & Brian Sykes - IS Pro Academy

ISPro Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering music production, audio engineering, and music business education to youth and adults ages 14-24.  Founded in 2023, ISPro operates a mobile curriculum model across partner sites on the South and West Sides, including Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago West Community Music Center, Navy Pier, and the Museum of Science and Industry.  To date, they've served 230+ participants across 24+ programs with 15+ community partners.

Their mission is to demystify the music industry for Chicago's next generation and give them real tools to create, protect, and monetize their work.