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.

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.

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.

Web3 promises to revolutionize the music industry by enabling ownership, community and legitimacy. Learn how artists alike are utilizing Web3 tools like NFTs, social tokens, and micro payments for monetizing their careers and engaging with their fans in an unprecedented way!

So you need a music industry mentor ? You've come to the right place! Networking plays a huge part in gaining those connections you need to further advance your career, however, a lot of rising industry professionals and artists don't know where to find the spaces to start networking or who to connect with!

Many of us are fans of music outside of our designated regions. We listen to reggae, K-Pop, Latin music etc. We can't help but to be moved by these different genres of music! There are so many talented artists globally in different genres of music that are yearning for their name to be known internationally.

That's why this weekend we'll be joined by Sunjay Kohli, an expert in marketing to global audiences.

We’ll be discussing how we as independent artists can break into the global markets and get our names known around the world.

We are all fans - music festivals, concerts, and touring are ingrained into our lives as music lovers. However, did you know that these pastimes have a heavy negative impact on our earth? Coachella alone produces over 600 tons of waste each year in the form of litter and trash - we haven't even talked about how much energy it takes to put on the shows yet.

We’ll be discussing how we as artists, music industry professionals, and music lovers can acquire sustainable practices that allow for the longevity of these musical pastimes and a healthier and safer planet.

Today, sync placements in movies and television shows can skyrocket an artist to fame and alter the course of their career. The role of the music supervisor has, thus, become incredibly important in the music industry, but it is also a role that few truly understand.

We’ll be discussing this relationship, the innerworkings of the music sync process, and how rising artists can start looking for sync placements for their music.

With blockchain technology rapidly developing, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are currently one of the most exciting opportunities for creators. They’re revolutionizing the music industry by putting power back into the hands of artists and presenting new financial and creative possibilities.

We’ll be discussing how NFTs work, their impact on the future of the music industry, and how music artists and entrepreneurs can capitalize on their potential.

Are you a rising artist who wants to learn ways to grow your fanbase? Or are you an aspiring music industry pro who wants to learn marketing tips on how to grab a fan's attention and keep them interested for years to come?

We will be discussing what exactly is fan engagement and the many different ways it can take form. We'll also discuss ways rising artists can create strategies for their audience to want to engage with them and their music more often.

As the music industry continues to grow, many people don't realize the abundant job opportunities there are in the field! In this event, we'll be discussing tips for artists and aspiring music professionals on how to get a job in the music industry, job opportunities, as welling as hearing from a wide range of varying music industry professionals.

Are you an artist struggling to figure out how to use TikTok? Are you trying to build a fanbase organically but you don't know where to start? Are you having a tough time figuring out how to create short form video content that works for YOU?

Artists will have an exclusive opportunity to learn about how to create an engaged audience on the platform and attendees will be offered an opportunity to get paid for creating content at the end of the workshop.