THE FOUNDATION
From Music Maker to ArtistPro
Course Description
An ArtistPro isn’t just a musician or a content creator—they are the visionary founder of their creative enterprise. They operate with clarity, purpose, and strategy, balancing artistic depth with professional execution to build a sustainable, fulfilling career.
Today’s music industry rewards those who go beyond just making music—it’s about crafting work with meaning, attracting an invested audience, building the right team, and cultivating a thriving creative business.
But before you can master the external strategies, you must first reprogram the engine that powers it all—your mindset.
What You’ll Learn
In this transformative course, music industry veteran Hisham Dahud will guide you through a powerful recalibration of your beliefs, values, and daily habits, aligning them with the ArtistPro archetype.
✔ Develop a mindset of creative leadership and ownership
✔ Clarify your artistic identity and long-term vision
✔ Shift from passive music-making to strategic career-building
✔ Cultivate habits that fuel consistency, productivity, and impact
Through a mix of video lessons, guided exercises, and interactive materials, this course will reshape how you think, create, and operate—laying the foundation for everything you build moving forward.
By the end, you won’t just be making music. You’ll be making a career, a legacy, and a movement.
Start today and step into the mindset of an ArtistPro.
What's Included
Every ArtistPro course comes packed materials, videos, resources, exercises and more to ensure you get the most out of your self-education.
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At-your-own-pace video lessons
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Interactive worksheet and lesson notes
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Downloadable action items to put concepts into practice
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Access to discussion boards for questions and feedback from your instructor and fellow students
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Suggested books for further reading
Curriculum Preview
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INTRO: Why This Matters + Worksheet Download
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Recalibrating Your Artistic Position
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What It Really Means to Turn Pro
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10 Key Beliefs You Must Work From
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Building Positive Habits
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Action Items & Additional Resources
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About this course
- $97.00
- 6 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
Meet Your Instructor
Founder of ArtistPro | Music Producer & Industry Strategist Hisham Dahud
Hisham Dahud is an artist, career strategist, and educator who bridges the gap between creativity and professional sustainability. Performing under the alias RIŻIK, he blends neoclassical and electronic music with immersive storytelling, amassing over 80 million streams including a performance at Coachella 2024 alongside Saint Levant.
With nearly 20 years of music industry experience, Hisham has carved his own lane at the intersection of artistry and business, developing marketing strategies for artists, labels, and music-tech innovators. As the founder of ArtistPro, he has guided countless creators in aligning their artistic vision with sustainable career strategies, making him a sought-after educator in the creative space. Whether performing, producing, or mentoring, Hisham is dedicated to helping artists navigate their careers with clarity, purpose, and impact.
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Member Feedback
Spencer Richard (aka SRVNT)
"I was treading water until Hisham gave me the direction I needed, both theoretically and practically. It was the full-contact approach I needed."
Dillan Patel (aka MNTRA)
"I was at a point where a lot of things were going well but needed a push of confidence in my decision making. If you're looking to take total control of your career, look no further."
Mariah Counts
"This was an incredible experience. Hisham's unapologetic way of holding me accountable was one of my favorite parts about him as a coach."
FAQ
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Who is this course for?
Basically, the course is for anyone who wants to take their music career seriously. If you’re committed to growing your project(s) and putting yourself in the best position to build, sustain and succeed at this music thing, we're here for you, and we promise you'll get large amounts of value from the course. This foundation course has broad application. It is absolutely perfect for an early stage music maker who is just getting off the ground and/or lacks direction in their creative and professional ambitions, but it is equally powerful for the music maker that's been in the game for a while but needs a deeper understanding of the balance between creative development and business operations.
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Who is this course NOT for?
If you're looking for a magic bullet that'll get your career growing without any effort, look elsewhere. There are no "secrets" here. It's just about putting in the work, doing it consistently, and stacking the deck in your favor. ArtistPro courses are also not for you if you're looking to "hack" your way through. We don't guarantee metrics because so much of that depends on YOU. We do our best to teach you the systems and processes that have worked for us and our students, but we can't 'guarantee' any specific result. Having said all that, one thing we can guarantee is that if you grasp the concepts, put them into action, and do this for two years, your life will change. We can't put a number on it (no one can), but if you can stick with this for two years, you'll learn useful skills, you'll generate real income, and you'll make friends with amazing people from all over the world. You might even get messages from fans about how your music have changed their lives. Our only objective on this and ALL ArtistPro courses is to make your choice to be a professional music artist more enjoyable and more tangible toward the success you're looking for. If that sounds like something you'd like, we'd love to have you!
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What if I have questions during the course?
Every ArtistPro course includes a "DISCUSSIONS" tab where students ask questions or leave comments. Answers come from both the instructor and fellow students to offer feedback, insights, and tips.