What is an artist relations and how can building a relationship with a curator boost your artistry to the next level? Join Finessed Media and PJ Gordon for a FREE, virtual event this Saturday to learn all about it!

This weekend, Finessed Media will be hosting a special workshop event on mental health in the music industry.

CEO & Founder, Alexi Rabadam, who is a certified yoga and meditation instructor and mental wellness guide, will discuss common stresses and struggles of the music industry (i.e. social media comparing, imposter syndrome, financial strife's, lack of support, etc.) and ways to mitigate the stress through community, wisdom, and movement (mental and physical).

All artists and music industry professionals are welcome. We encourage you to share this with folks struggling with their mental health especially.

Being an independent artist means building your artistry as a business. Marketing, branding and networking are keys to establishing your name and credibility in the music industry! That’s why we’re putting this event together — to allow you the chance to meet other like-minded and creative individuals. Get to know the Finessed Fam, tips on marketing, and share your music!

Wish to put your music on film and television, or are you aiming to become a music supervisor? Featuring Jasmin Benward, Music Supervisor and Multi-hyphenate artist. Attend our FREE, virtual event this Saturday to learn all about it!

Are you a woman hoping to break into the music production scene? Hoping to make some more connections with people? Attend our FREE, virtual event this Saturday to learn all about it! Featuring Elev8, Christal Jerez, and Alexis Kesselman.

The music industry THRIVES on networking with others. That’s why we’re putting this event together — to allow you the chance to meet other like-minded and creative individuals. You never know who could show up!

Wish to put your music on film and television, or are you aiming to become a music supervisor? Featuring Christian Zabala, Music Coordinator at Format Entertainment. Attend our FREE, virtual event this Saturday to learn all about it!

Struggling to get press for your latest release? We’ve got you! This teaches you all about how to speak with journalists and receive press from them. Attend our FREE, virtual event this Saturday to learn all about it.

As an independent artist, sometimes it can be difficult to make money with your music while trying to grow an audience and handle everything all at one time. That’s why sync placements are one of the most efficient ways to make money while also exposing your music to bigger audiences! Join us this Thursday, to learn more about sync opportunities and how you can get your first or next placement.

As most of us know, the music industry THRIVES on networking with others. That’s why we’re putting this event together to allow you the chance to meet other like-minded and creative individuals. You never know who could show up!

Women are beginning to take up more space within this industry and are killing it! Join us for a conversation on how young women & women of color in music can cultivate more relationships and resources to further your career.

Everybody has had their fair share of fangirling over a celebrity, but did you know that you can turn that fan girl into a career?! Learn all about it at this Saturday’s FREE virtual event.

As an independent artist, it can be tough trying to get visibility for your music and make money off of it at the same time. That’s why it’s so important to look into other opportunities for your music career to grow, like music sync. Luckily, we have an event with a speaker that’s going to give the inside scoop on how to get your music into film and television!

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.

Did you know that, over the last decade, womxn only accounted for 2.8% of the producers and 12.7% of the songwriters on the Billboard Hot 100 Year-End Chart? (NPR) If you're reading this, you most likely are working to change this current reality - to make the music industry more accessible and inclusive. So many of our favorite songs are, in fact, created by talented womxn - and they definitely should receive more recognition!

Name a better way to kick off Pride Month than with a listening session with your favorite rising LGBTQ+ artists! Join Finessed Media this weekend to support and hear from some incredible artists making a name for themselves today in the music industry!

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.

After a two year pause, LIVE MUSIC IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Live concerts and gigs are the best ways to promote your music and reach a new audience, as well as earn revenue in the age of streaming.

THIS SATURDAY, we will be discussing what it takes to put on a live show, what it’s like living life on the road while touring, and some of the key things you should know about a live production!

In the music industry, there is a lack of accessibility that affects the majority of musicians and fans with disabilities. In this event, Cassie Wilson and Sabeerah Najee will be speaking to us about their initiatives and efforts to making the industry more accessible and why it can no longer be overlooked.

Making the music industry accessible is important so that every person will be able to participate fully in the pastimes we love to come together to experience. This Friday 5/06, at 7pm EST, come join Finessed Media for a discussion about how to make live events and fanbases more accessible to people with disabilities.

Calling all forward thinking rising artists and music industry pros. Have you ever opened your browser and searched, "what is an NFT?" Well, you're in luck!

Join the Finessed Media team for a discussion centered on artist safety in the crazy world of WEB3, learn how to become involved in the Metaverse space, and resources geared towards increasing educational awareness and accessibility in the WEB3 for aspiring independent artists and industry pros.

CALLING ALL ASPIRING MUSIC SUPERVISORS AND SYNC PERSONNEL. Have you ever wondered what the role of a music supervisor and or sync agent entails?

Come learn from some of the industry's TOP professionals on how music gets placed in TV shows, ads, and commercials and what it takes to be successful in a role that bridges the gap between visual media and music! Our well experienced guest include:

Eric Campbell, who has worked with artists such as Musiq Soulchild and Rashon Fegan, and has worked with TV shows, including Love & Hip Hop and Shameless.

Marketing is an essential skill in the music industry. In order to get one’s music to reach their desired audience, it is necessary to have good marketing campaigns that are suitable to an artist’s personal styles, as well as the needs of the target marketing; however, many artists don’t know where to start when it comes to marketing their music.

Songwriting is one of the mains ways to showcase music artistry. Perfecting your pen will elevate your catalog and therefore, open up your prospects to other talented artists like yourself!

Working in the music industry can be a challenge on your physical and mental well-being. It's essential to understand how the industry affects our complex mental health: how do we balance our relationship with our ambitious careers and what can we do on our own to prioritize self-care? The tortured artist trope is no more.

We’ll be discussing what a brand partnership is and how beneficial it can be to build these relationships in order to fund your projects.

We will be joined by:

Cayla Cousins - Senior Director of Brand Partnership at Capitol Records + Motown

Cassidy Cann - Brand Partnerships at Def Jam Recordings

In the intersection of Black History Month and Women's History Month, Finessed Media will be highlighting some of the Black Women Music Industry Leaders who work with YOUR favorite artists and who are paving the way for aspiring industry professionals like yourself.

The traditional “blueprint” to becoming successful in the music industry is becoming more & more outdated - the possibilities for entrepreneurship have expanded and artists don’t have to be pigeonholed into one lane. From content creation, to educational products, to brand partnerships, there are now endless ways to monetize your brand.

We'll be joined by Jay Manuel, aka Mini Producer, who has found success in multiple pursuits including music production, acting, & influencer content creation.

Okay so you've got your song written, music produced, recorded your songs and have everything together when it comes to your craft. So what's next for you? It's time to get a manager. Often times independent artists don't know where to start when it comes to finding the manager that is right for them and they don't know where to start to begin researching the matter. It is crucial to your music career to find a manager that is compatible with you on all levels.