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!

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.

With such a saturated music market, it's crucial to refine your skill and brand. Tune in 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.