Unlock Your Music Career with Expert-Led Workshops

Jasen Samford (Director of Education at DistroKid) will dive into the powerful tools DistroKid offers beyond just getting your music out. Jasen will walk you through how to get the most out of your releases and build a stronger foundation as an independent artist.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to use DistroKid tools to grow your audience
• Managing splits, royalties, and collaborations with ease
• Maximizing a suite of tools avail

Ready to make sure your music gets the credit—and royalties—it deserves? Join this practical workshop with Timothy Pattison and Katie Kilgallen, Senior Director & Director of Creative at BMI, to learn exactly how to register your songs and unlock the benefits of performance rights management.

• Step-by-step guidance on how to register your music and manage your catalog with BMI.
• Insider tips from BMI Creative team leaders to help you maximize your earnings and visibility.

Join this dynamic workshop with Brett Castro—music producer, vocal producer, and arranger—to learn how to confidently record and produce professional-quality vocals that cut through the mix.

What You’ll Learn
• Practical techniques for capturing clean, expressive vocal takes—no matter your gear or space.
• Brett’s go-to vocal production workflow, from editing and comping to effects and final polish.
• Tips on vocal arrangement that elevate your song’s impact and emotional depth.

Join this insightful workshop with Jazmine Valencia—President of JV Agency—to learn how strategic partnerships can grow your audience, strengthen your brand, and open doors to new opportunities.

What You’ll Learn
• Frameworks for identifying, approaching, and securing aligned brand and artist partnerships.
• Real-world examples of campaigns that drove visibility and impact through collaboration.
• Actionable strategies to leverage partnerships across digital, social, and live platforms.

Join this insightful workshop with Jazmine Valencia—President of JV Agency—to learn how strategic partnerships can grow your audience, strengthen your brand, and open doors to new opportunities.

What You’ll Learn
• Frameworks for identifying, approaching, and securing aligned brand and artist partnerships.
• Real-world examples of campaigns that drove visibility and impact through collaboration.
• Actionable strategies to leverage partnerships across digital, social, and live platforms.

Join this informative workshop with Serona Elton—Head of Educational Partnerships at The MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective)—for a live Q&A designed to help music creators understand how The MLC works.

What You’ll Learn
• The role of The MLC in the music industry and how it supports songwriters and publishers.
• How to properly register works to ensure accurate royalty collection.
• Answers to your specific questions about mechanical licensing, royalties, and MLC membership.

Join this practical and encouraging workshop with Suzanne Fattorini—Licensed Therapist and Growth Mindset Coach—to learn how to stay organized and maintain momentum, even when life gets overwhelming.

What You’ll Learn
• Best practices for organizing your physical and digital environments.
• Tools to manage your time and tasks without burning out.
• Techniques to declutter your thoughts and regain mental clarity during stressful seasons.

Join this high-impact workshop with Blair Miller—Founder and CEO of Chaos Creators—to learn essential digital marketing strategies that actually work. From content planning to audience targeting, Blair will break down how to show up online with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

What You’ll Learn
• Key dos and don’ts of digital marketing for creatives.
• How to clarify your message and reach the right audience.
• Tools and tactics to stay visible without feeling overwhelmed.

Join music executives Drew de Leon (The Digilogue) and Mike Epstein (Good Talk) for a high-impact workshop on the key strategies artists need to grow fanbases, boost streams, and build sustainable careers. With 25+ years of combined experience, they’ll break down modern music marketing.

What You’ll Learn
• How to define your data, set goals, and plan release campaigns.
• Tools for DSP optimization, branding, and content creation.
• CRM, monetization, influencer, and community strategies.

Are you getting all the royalties you’re owed? Join Rich Dejong and Tiara Guy from SoundExchange for a candid Q&A on how to collect your digital performance royalties. Learn what every independent artist needs to know to stop missing payments and start maximizing revenue.

What You’ll Learn:
• How SoundExchange works and what royalties it collects
• Steps to properly register and track your music
• How to find out if you're owed money

Join this high-impact workshop with Kevin Cruz—Co-Founder of 24/7 Artists—to learn practical strategies for project planning, workflow optimization, and actually finishing what you start—without burning out. Perfect for creatives and self-starters looking to work smarter and follow through.

What You’ll Learn
• Effective techniques for project planning and execution.
• Workflow strategies to boost productivity and reduce overwhelm.
• Mindset shifts to overcome procrastination and stay on track.