Pursuing a career in music can be a rough ride sometimes and we know the struggle. That’s why we are bringing in music industry professionals that get it and will give you their certified tips and tricks on how to take care of yourself when things get tough.

From beat boxing to recording instruments in a studio to having it all inside of a laptop, it's the beat that gives a song life. Learn exactly what elements make a hit record, and how you as an independent producer can leverage your skills to build your own clientele.

What's the first step to producing your favorite songs? Making the beat! The beat is the heart of a song - it's what keeps it moving forward. Beatmakers (and music producers alike) are quintessential to the creation of today's top hits, the one's everyone has on repeat when they drop.

This weekend, we'll get to hear from four beatmakers and music producers about how they produce new, catchy rhythms using their own unique ways. We'll learn the breakdown of a beat, the tools and equipment they use, and ways they put their beats out into the world.