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.

While there has been considerable progress in queer representation over the years, there is still much work to be done. Join us for a conversation with Queer Capita, a professional networking and community organization for LQBTQ+ professionals working in the music industry. Our speakers are leaders at Vevo, The Orchard/Sony, and Meta, and have worked with artists like Giveon, Madison Beer, Tems, Cautious Clay, & more!

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!

Have you ever wondered who’s behind all the magic in the music industry? You know — the music video directors, the choreographers, the stylists and all of the other creatives who bring the artist’s vision to life?

Well, look no further! This weekend, we will be sitting down with seven different visionaries in a panel discussion about who’s really running things in the industry! We’ll learn about vfx, production design, styling, directing, choreographing and the journeys that these creatives took to get to where they are now.

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.

One of the core essentials of being established as an independent artist is having a good team behind you. It's vital that independent artists know what to look for in A&R and have a comprehensive understanding of this role. Having an amazing person in this position on your team can take your career to new heights.