Artist Development For The Next Generation
Unlock Your Music Career with Hollywood’s Best! VU connects you with Award-Winning Music Industry Mentors—the same experts behind today’s biggest artists! Work with Grammy winners, top producers, and A-list vocal coaches to take your talent global. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance!


Singers Songwriters
Get access to artist development, songwriting, production support while having a chance to share your songs in front of mentors and other artists who can help get the word out.
Producers
Our Production Track will help you get the tools you need to work more effeciently with your artists and the development to consistently get your music in front of the right people.
Music Management
For those who are supporting an artist on the management end, whether your client or yourself, our managment track will give you the tools you need to build a recognizable brand and consistently put out material to support sustainable growth.
Meet Your Mentors

Big Billy Clark
Big Billy Clark is a seasoned music executive and artist manager, renowned for his visionary approach and exceptional talent for identifying and nurturing creative potential. With over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he has consistently redefined success through strategic thinking and innovative leadership.Clark currently manages an impressive roster of artists, including multi-hyphenateKekePalmer, groundbreaking newcomer ViennaVienna, and the soulfully captivatingGoapele. He also is the Owner and Partner ofVocalizeU, Los Angeles’ longest-running artist development camp, where he continues to shape the future of music by mentoring and developing the industry’s brightest rising stars.A highly sought-after creative, Clark’s unparalleled expertise and forward-thinking vision have earned him a reputation as a trailblazer who consistently pushes boundaries and inspires excellence.

Ayanna
Ayanna combines her Broadway-caliber performance experience and master’s in performance psychology to help artists, executives, and athletes achieve peak performance. Trained at Alvin Ailey, she performed in Disney’s The Lion King and the Stratford Festival, overcoming Lymphedema to become a world-renowned performer. After coaching globally, she founded Magic Makers, Inc. in 2020, helping leaders regain confidence and break subconscious blocks. Now a Certified Executive Coach, keynote speaker, and TV expert, she works with high-level performers, including VocalizeU.

Elliott O’Connor
Elliott O’Connor is currently touring the U.S. and Canada on the Loserville Tour with Limp Bizkit. He has sold out multiple Live Nation tours, performed with TeamSesh and his brother, BONES, and led several independent artists to success. As the founder of SESH Records, he has amassed 1 billion+ Spotify streams, multiple gold records, and viral social media hits. With expertise in artist development, touring, and label management, Elliott empowers artists to stay independent, tour consistently, and own their music.

Holli Archer
Holli Archer is a coach and connector, helping voices and businesses thrive. With 15+ years of experience, she coaches performers to land roles and tell their stories on global stages. As Head of Operations for VocalizeU, she supports aspiring artists and expands the network of voice professionals. Currently President of the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir, she has also served as Operations Director for Vocology in Practice and worked with various music nonprofits. A BYU graduate in Genetics and Biotechnology, with minors in Business and Music, she is passionate about connecting artists with the tools to succeed.
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View allFrequently Asked Questions
Any artists wanting a holistic approach to the music industry and their career. Supportive community, professional insight, career-changing guidance.
VU's network includes professionals from all aspects of the music industry. Choreographers, mental coaches, vocal coaches, producers, songwriters, agents, media, grammy-award winning musicians.
Don't worry! We have artists of all different levels attend VU, some who have already found success and others who have never even written a song. This is a space for everyone willing to put in the work. This is a supportive, educational and inspiring event. You will leave VU with more knowledge, excitement and drive regardless of what level you currently are.
If you’re feeling stuck and need inspiration, a supportive community, or industry connections to help you reach the next level.
We host VU annually at Mount Saint Mary's Chalon Campus in the Hollywood Hills of LA. For 10 days we take over their campus and make music.
We have scholarships available!At VU, we never want money to be the reason that you don't take a step forward in your music career. Please let us know what youcanafford and we will see what we can do. We have a team dedicated to making this happen for you!