CHICAGO · MUSIC BUSINESS · ARTIST & NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Where talent meets ownership.
Unchained Genius is a music business consultancy and creative development platform — building the infrastructure independent artists need to turn talent into a sustainable career.
Three pillars. One creative ecosystem.
Artist growth and performance pathways, music business education, and partnerships that strengthen Chicago's creative economy — connected end-to-end.
Artist Growth & Performance Pathways
From idea to stage.
Music Business Education & Professional Development
Business literacy for creative people.
Partnerships, Community & Creative Ecosystem Building
Connecting Chicago's creative economy.
Brian Sykes · Recording Academy Class of 2024
A modern Ecosystem for independent artists.
Independent artists have talent, music, and ambition — what's missing is access to the systems, partners, and opportunities that turn craft into a career. Unchained Genius is the bridge.
Pick the package that meets you where you are.
Four tiers, from clarity to full project management. Every plan starts with an intake.
Starter
Foundation
For artists who need clarity and basic business setup.
$250 – $500
- Intake assessment
- Goal map
- Royalty checklist
- EPK review
Growth
Release & Brand
For artists preparing to release music or build visibility.
$750 – $1,500
- Release plan
- Brand direction
- Social content strategy
- Metadata checklist
Professional
Performance & Opportunity
For artists seeking paid gigs, partnerships, and industry positioning.
$1,500 – $3,500
- EPK development support
- Performance-readiness review
- Partner introductions
- Monthly coaching
Custom
Full Development
For artists or teams needing hands-on project management.
Custom
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Ready when you are
Turn talent into ownership.
Book an intro session and we'll map your next move — release, performance, business, or all three.