This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Christy Yu and Bea Dimaculangan.
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CALLING ALL ASPIRING MUSIC PRODUCERS AND ENGINEERS. Are you looking to make a name for yourself in the music industry?
With such a saturated music market, it's crucial to refine your skill and brand. Tune in this Saturday to learn more about accessibility, resources, experience, and process with our well experienced guests:
Alexis Engineers
Amil D'mor
Ben F. Thomas
Nik Charger
Our accomplished speakers have worked with artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Wiz Khalifa, Polo G, Future, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker and many many more.
We will be discussing all things music production and engineering. So, come join us this Saturday to gain some valuable insight!
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LISTENING SESSION
The event will be concluded with our weekly listening session. 6-8 artists will have a chance to play their music in front of a live audience and will receive constructive criticism from our speakers.
To be considered for music play in the listening session, artists must purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket and submit one song LINK (preferably Spotify) by Friday 2/4 at 5pm ET with subject line "SATURDAY SUBMISSION" to info@finessed.media.
Our team will screen your music for relevancy to audience, quality, and how beneficial the feedback will be. If your submission is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Submissions that are accepted will have 1:30 to 2 min of their song played in front of the audience.
Must be a Finessed Media VIP Career Development member or purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket for consideration.
Obtain membership here.
Songs will be reviewed before the listening session and your purchase will be refunded if the song is not accepted.
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Agenda:
12 - 12:10pm ET Introductions
12:10 - 12:45pm ET Interview with Alexis Engineers, Amil D'mor, Ben F. Thomas, and Nik Charger
12:45 - 1pm ET Live Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 - 1:30pm ET Networking & Listening Session
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Alexis "AlexisEngineers" Cunningham is a Bronx-based music creative who started her career as an audio engineer back in 2018. She founded her own artist development agency called BrainsBeatsBeauty in 2020 which specializes in music production, digital marketing, creative direction, and artist development.
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Denly Morisset, a.k.a Amil D’Mor is a record producer, musician, songwriter, audio engineer, and creative with RIAA Multi-Platinum and Billboard charting credits. Based in New York City, his better known work as an audio engineer includes the RIAA 5x Platinum single “Pop Out ft. Lil Tjay” by Polo G and “Richer Than Ever” by Fivio Foreign and Rich The Kid. D'Mor has recorded, mixed, and produced for Lil Tjay, Polo G, Fivio Foreign, blackbear, Rich The Kid, Melvoni, Desiigner, Smokepurpp, and more.
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Benjamin Thomas, is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Temple University in 2018 with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management. He is known for his work in the Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel music genres. In 2017, Ben had the opportunity to engineer "Insecure" which featured Jazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller, as well as work on Brian McKnight's album Genesis. This work earned Ben 3 NAACP Image and Soul Train Award Nominations. Since then, Ben has had the opportunity to work with artists including Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Post Malone, Ty Dolla $ign, The City Girls, Lil Dicky, Meek Mill, NLE Choppa, Donn T, Chill Moody, Jorja Smith, and many others. In 2020, Ben Opened his first commercial studio space, After5 Studios. In 2020, Ben earned his first Billboard #1 with his work on the ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’ Album for Lil Uzi Vert and Future. Ben also worked on Ingrid Andress debut album, ‘Lady Like.’ which was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Country Album. In 2021, Ben contributed to 4 Billboard #1 albums as well as 4 projects that were nominated for GRAMMYs. Ben also received his first GRAMMY nomination for Album of the Year based on his contributions to Justin Bieber’s album Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe).
Currently, Ben works out of After5 Studios. He is also a co-owner of nicethingsMUSIC, an independent record label & management company. Ben is also a former Governor on the board of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Recording Academy and is an active member in the Recording Academy. Outside of music, Ben has spent time editing podcasts for iHeart Radio’s 'Art of the Hustle' hosted by Ryan Leslie, as well as audio mixing work for the online TV Series 'Single and Anxious'.purpp, and more.
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Nik Charger is a record producer, engineer, and songwriter from San Francisco. Charger came onto the scene under the wing of THEMXXNLIGHT, the identical twin R&B duo associated with Taylor Gang. Through his time living in San Francisco, San Jose, India, and New York, he has incorporated their respective musical influences into his trap style melodies. Charger has recorded, mixed, and produced with artists such as Roy Woods, Wiz Khalifa, T-Pain, and more.
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