
What we’re about
The purpose of this meetup group is to connect "New to Nashville" music professionals with the local industry movers and shakers.
Join this group if you are a:
- Musician
- Music Creator or Songwriter (also check out our Nashville Sync Meetup!)
- Producer or Audio Engineer (also check out our Nashville Producer Meetup!)
- Music Industry Entrepreneur
- Entertainment Industry Professional
- Music-related Freelancer or Content Creator
We'll be hanging at HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve and listening to some music in the studios while building targeted relationships. HOME is a gorgeous 24/7 music production and coworking facility in a very convenient East Nashville location. There's also:
- Indoor Stage & Outdoor Courtyard
- Rehearsal & Writing Space
- Recording and Mixing Studio
- Photo Wall and Live Streaming Setup
- Recreation Area with Pool and Ping Pong
Come check it out, and make some new connections :)
We hope to see you there!
Learn more about HOME at homeformusic.org 🏡
Want some tips for making it happen in Music City? Read this blog post from HOME's Founder called 'Advice for a New Nashville Songwriter'.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Meet My Music: Virtual Studio HangLink visible for attendees
>> This is where artists show up and get heard.
Meet My Music is a space to share your work, talk about your creative process, and find collaborators who take music seriously.
HOME’s A&R Team listens with intention. They’re looking for Homies to invite into writing rooms and sync-focused sessions. This is your chance to make that connection. This session is open to members and non-members.
Whether you’re a producer, songwriter, artist, or industry rep, you belong here. Every voice adds to the momentum. If you’ve been building something, share it. If you’re between projects, come for the inspiration.
The format is casual. The impact is real.
A note on music share time: We can’t guarantee everyone will have the chance to play a song. Arrive early and have a streaming link ready (no file uploads). If the queue fills up, stay engaged. The insight you gain from hearing others, the feedback exchanged, and the support you show still count. Listening with intention builds community and makes you a better creator.
RSVP, come through, and make your presence count.
Please join this event HERE. Due to protective measures, we've moved these meetups into our HOME community app. Once you click through to join us, you'll be asked to create your FREE Account in the HOME App to join the hang! See you soon!
Here's a little bit about this week's host and HOME A&R Coordinator:
Ian Osborne is a writer/producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. Starting off in Los Angeles in 2009 Ian began working with DJ Skee and his company in the heart of LA. Since then, Ian has been crafting music for programs such as Phineas and Ferb (DISNEY), The Power Rangers (NICK!) The Mountain Dew Tour (NBC), Kickin it (DISNEY) and has had music featured in NCAA, NFL, Animal Planet, FOX, and ESPN as well as ad placements for brands including Kay Jewelers, NASA, Touch of Modern, Barefoot, and Nordic Trak.
From 2017-2019, Ian scored and co-created the theme song for Season 26 and 27 of the iconic "Power Rangers" franchise airing on Nickelodeon. Other animated credits include production and scoring for Miraculous LadyBug (Nick/Disney), Denver the Last Dinosaur (M6-France), Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty (Nick), and Power Players (CartoonNetwork).
Since 2020 Ian has been the in-house producer for HOME. Ian has also launched his own artist project called "Light League". The first single "Champion (10,000 Hours)" was placed in the season premier of All American-Homecoming on the CW.
Join us for Meet My Music to connect with HOME’s A&R Team and add new collaborators to your network.
RSVP now. Don't miss out on the chance to make some awesome connections that take your career to the next level!
- Women's Music Industry Support Group: Reality CheckHOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN
We're inviting women from all corners of the music industry - business, creative, touring, and PR - for a monthly support group. This is a safe and confidential space where you can share the highs and lows of your journey, be yourself, and connect with others who could become part of your support system. Each month, we’ll focus on a different that helps us reflect, reset, and move forward together.
This month, our group session will focus on doing a Reality Check—a practice of accepting life as it is in order to create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore key questions that help us see our current reality more clearly, recognize what we can and cannot change, and notice the light that already exists in our lives. Through reflection and supportive discussion, we’ll find ways to move forward with clarity, acceptance, and hope.
Every participant signs a confidentiality agreement, ensuring that what’s shared in the room stays in the room.
Free tea and coffee will be available, or BYOB, so you can settle in and make yourself at home.
The discussion will be moderated by Femke, an award-winning songwriter, producer, and record label owner. Femke also serves on the boards of the Helping Music Foundation and the Recording Academy and is a passionate advocate for women and mothers in music.
Join us for a cozy evening of sharing and support as we work through these challenges together, and remind each other that we do belong.
For location and parking information, please visit homeformusic.org/location.
- Music City NetworkingHOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN
>> This is the room where creative momentum builds.
Music City Networking brings together the artists, entrepreneurs, producers, and industry pros shaping Nashville’s independent scene. Some come to pitch a project. Others come to find one. All leave with something valuable.
New to the city or just getting started? You’re not alone. This event is one of the best ways to meet real people, swap ideas, and start building relationships that support your growth.
The vibe is casual but charged. Expect lively energy, open conversations, and people who actually want to connect. There’s no velvet rope and no pressure - just a room full of opportunity.
Don't drag your feet. Music City Networking only happens once a month.
BYOB, or enjoy a complimentary THC-infused mocktail courtesy of our friends at Cali Sober. First-come, first-served while supplies last.
If you're attending, plan to introduce yourself to at least one new person. Ask a question. Offer something back. One genuine conversation can turn into a creative partner, a gig, or an idea that changes everything.
This event is open to the public. RSVP now and show up ready to build.
Music City Networking is presented by HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve. Scroll down to learn more about HOME.
The event will take place in the HOME Facility; a 24/7 collaborative music hub with recording studios, rehearsal space, a live performance stage and coworking areas.
We have built a thriving music ecosystem in the heart of East Nashville, and we look forward to sharing it with you!
Don't know where HOME is? Visit this page.
- Meet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang & Members Only Sync DeconstructionLink visible for attendees
>> Sync isn’t guesswork. There are patterns. There are decisions that move the needle.
This session is built to help you see them... and use them.In this two-part experience, Mimi McCarley will guide creators through a hands-on look at what makes a sync placement work and how to sharpen your own music with sync potential in mind.
>> Part One: Sync Deconstruction
We’ll break down a real sync placement from top to bottom. Arrangement, tone, dynamics, lyrics, tempo, mix. You’ll hear what mattered most and why it landed. Learn what serves the scene, supports the story, and earns the placement. No trend-chasing required.>> Part Two: Member Track Workshop
Active HOME members only, this is your chance to bring a song in progress. Something you think could work for sync. We’ll listen, dissect, and offer feedback grounded in what we just learned. The goal is creative clarity: shape your song into something placement-ready.>> RSVP if you want to:
- Observe the sync breakdown and learn from real-world examples
- Understand what supervisors and licensors are listening for
- Watch how songs are reshaped in real time to better fit the brief
Only active HOME members can submit music, but the session is open to the public. For security purposes, everyone must RSVP through the HOME App to access the event link.
Please RSVP and join this event HERE.
>> About Mimi McCarley
Mimi McCarley is the founder of Collab Music Network, where she’s spent the last decade mentoring independent artists and helping them build catalogs that actually land placements. Her work is rooted in strategy - career planning, catalog development, and creative alignment that leads to results.She partners with startups like Nashville Is Not Just Country Music, Guidance Whiskey, and We Own Now, using her insight and industry fluency to push bold ideas forward. Mimi is drawn to creators with vision - the ones who are building legacies, not chasing clout. If you're serious about turning your music into something that works in the real world, this is who you want to learn from.
>> HOME is Nashville's premier music industry support hub - where creators come first!
Join a professional network of creators, studios, educational events and growth opportunities.Learn more at homeformusic.org.