Empowering Your Journey in the Music Industry
Music industry education led by people who are still doing the work.
quietLoud is a music industry education platform for artists and aspiring booking agents. We help you understand how the industry actually works — the roles, the structures, the decisions behind every booking, every deal, every career move.
Our work is led by Alma Ernst and Ned Beckett, two of electronic music's most experienced agents, with over 55 years of combined experience representing artists including Aphex Twin, KiNK, Jon Hopkins, and Todd Terje.
About quietLoudWhat we offer
Four ways to work with usA 13-week course on the practical work of booking agents. From first pitch to running a full agency simulation.
→ Rent an Agent Alma ErnstOne-to-one sessions with Alma. For artists who need direct support navigating the booking side of their career.
→ Rent an Advisor Ned BeckettStrategic guidance from Ned Beckett. A broader view of your career and where it could go.
→ Call an Agent Immediate supportFor urgent questions that need a fast, experienced answer. Direct access when you need it.
→Our Experts
55+ years combined experience
Alma Ernst
Senior Agent, LittleBig Agency30+ years booking and managing electronic music artists. Founder of Backroom Entertainment, now senior agent at LittleBig. Leads the Become an Agent course at quietLoud.
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Ned Beckett
Founder, LittleBig Music AgencyFounder of LittleBig Music Agency (76 artists), co-founder of Leisure System, Berghain resident for 10+ years. Offers strategic advisory sessions through quietLoud.
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