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 quietLoud

What we offer

Four ways to work with us

Become an Agent Alma Ernst & Panicos Demetriou

A 13-week course on the practical work of booking agents. From first pitch to running a full agency simulation.

Learn more Rent an Agent Alma Ernst

One-to-one sessions with Alma. For artists who need direct support navigating the booking side of their career.

Learn more Rent an Advisor Ned Beckett

Strategic guidance from Ned Beckett. A broader view of your career and where it could go.

Learn more Call an Agent Immediate support

For urgent questions that need a fast, experienced answer. Direct access when you need it.

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Our Experts

55+ years combined experience

Alma Ernst

Senior Agent, LittleBig Agency

30+ 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 Agency

Founder of LittleBig Music Agency (76 artists), co-founder of Leisure System, Berghain resident for 10+ years. Offers strategic advisory sessions through quietLoud.