MEMBER BENEFITS
DISCOUNTS • GOODS • TOOLS • SERVICES
In addition to exclusive access to the GRAMMY365 community, The Recording Academy provides members with resources designed specifically for the recording industry professional. Benefits cover a wide range of categories important to music professionals.
- TRAVEL INCLUDING HOTEL DISCOUNTS WHEN YOU ARE ON THE ROAD
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
- MUSIC RELATED PUBLICATIONS
- DUPLICATION SERVICES
- PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC
- GEAR AND GOODS
- INSURANCE
- MUSEUMS
- PROMOTION
- PERSONAL SERVICE
Member Benefits
Museums
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Benefit: The GRAMMY Museum has created a unique Recording Academy member benefit at a greatly reduced value. Academy members can join the Museum for 20% off any membership level, excluding the Icon level. Estimated Savings: Varies
In December 2008, the GRAMMY Museum® opened its doors to the public and to rave reviews from the press, academia and the music community. In a short time, the Museum has become a leading cultural and music education destination in Los Angeles. As you may know, the Museum celebrates the power of music from songwriting and recording to the interconnected histories of more than 160 music genres. At its core, the Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY® Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment.
Travel
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Benefit: 10% to 30% off regular room rates (subject to availability). Estimated Savings: Varies
Description:Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a 180 room hotel, spa and resort, complete with suites, located in Palm Springs, California. It’s on the grounds of a renovated mid-century modern motel, and it’s within walking distance of downtown. It’s a good lodging choice if you’re making a trip to popular attractions like Joshua Tree, the Salton Sea or nearby casinos. Plus, it’s the best Palm Springs hotel for getting a massage.Medicinal spa services at our hotel include outdoor massage and body treatments. Our luxury amenities include room service, free Wi-Fi and a gym. Our accommodations are pet-friendly, which really means dog-friendly. We have a reception hall that’s a perfect venue for weddings or corporate events.You can come for an-all inclusive spa party or mellow retreat. On Sundays, there is a DJ scene at the pool. The Amigo Room bar is open late and we also throw a party with live music during the annual Coachella music and arts festival.Ace is the best place to stay when you travel to the desert on holiday, whether to Palm Springs, Coachella, Indio, or Palm Desert. They are all a stone’s throw away from each other.This unique new boutique hotel has many green, eco-friendly, and sustainable elements, like recycled materials, low VOC paints and vintage furniture. The design has been described as bohemian, organic and hip. Some rooms have a garden patio and others have a fireplace. There are also communal fireplaces located throughout the hotel. -
Benefit: Academy members receive a 20% discount on chauffeured transportation services in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Palm Beach, Fla., San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Members also receive a 10% discount in all other U.S. cities where services are available.
Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network is the largest privately held chauffeured transportation company in the United States. Dav El showcases a Cadillac fleet that is renewed every six months guaranteeing the newest fleet in the industry. Dav El can assist you from a simple airport transfer to a multi logistic special event. The 2009 Escalade Hybrid is now available in select markets.
Other
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Member Benefit:
GRAMMY members are eligible for a FREE membership to audio.StudioShare.org, a new online audio production community that enables other members to book time at your studio. Join today to find new sources of revenue, gain new clients, and network with other professionals.
Gear & Goods
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Benefit: AUX is offering up to 25% off on our entire range of products and accessories for Recording Academy members.Source independent and handcrafted in Italy, all AUX speakers are built to be relevant for generations. The full range of AUX products consists of professional-grade active speaker systems that radiate pure musical perfection. Founded by David Kuller, MIT engineer and longtime music aficionado, AUX is quickly becoming a favorite among architects, yachtsmen, designer hotels, DJs, and music lovers from all walks of life. Collaborators include Michele deLucchi (world-renowned industrial designer) and Outline (preferred leader in large live audio solutions for concert halls).
Professional Education
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Benefit: 10% off online courses.
Berkleemusic is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music. Study online with Berklee's renowned faculty in areas including Music Business, Music Production, Guitar, Theory, Harmony & Ear Training, Songwriting, and more. Over 85 accredited courses and certificate programs are enrolling now, and as part of our partnership with Berkleemusic, Recording Academy members receive 10% off all Berkleemusic courses and programs. Learn more
Berkleemusic will not provide any retroactive course or program discounts to Recording Academy members that have taken a Berkleemusic course or program in previous terms. Recording Academy members are entitled to a maximum discount of 10% on course and program purchases. The Recording Academy discount cannot be used in conjunction with other Berkleemusic or third-party promotions. The Recording Academy discount will not be given to members that go directly to Berkleemusic.com without first authenticating through The Recording Academy ‘Members Only’ area.
Publication & News
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One-year subscription for $199.
The number one international news weekly for music, video, new media and entertainment professionals.
Music Conferences & Events
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Benefit: Recording Academy members receive discounts to all Billboard events.
Duplication Services
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Benefit: 10% off all manufacturing, printing and packaging of CDs, DVDs or vinyl records.
CDForge has been serving Independent labels and musicians since 1996 pressing CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. Become a satisfied CDForge customer with an additional 10% off any project of 1,000 or more pieces of finished goods. -
Benefit: 10% off CD or DVD design and 5% off your first manufacturing or duplication order. Estimated Savings: VariesCrescent Music Services is a professional design firm specializing in music and entertainment industry packaging, marketing materials and publications. Owner Diana Thornton has been in the music industry for nearly two decades and an award-winning designer for almost 30 years. As a musician herself, she has personally experienced the needs and processes her clients go through. A CD doesn't just contain music—it's full of emotions and dreams.She works one-on-one with musicians, record labels and filmmakers to design their CD and DVD packaging and marketing materials, and often handles the manufacturing process as well. Your factory or ours: while Crescent Music Services specializes in the design, we can also handle the manufacturing or fast high-end duplication (no minimums) if you want, or provide print-ready files to a factory or printer of your choice. Thornton also excels in publication design, art direction and digital art, and her project management and photography skills facilitate large projects from concept to completion.