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
We have so much talent in the HOME community and so many new people joining. This is your chance to get connected!
What have you been working on? Bring whatever you've got and share it in a laid-back and friendly setting. It's a casual, come-as-you-are space where everyone is welcome. Share your music, talk about your process, and discover new collaborators.
If you lean more to the industry side of things, share some music from the artists that you represent. We'd love to hear what you're working with!
And hey, while you're sharing your tunes, why not show off your creative space too? No pressure ;)
This event will be led by HOME's A&R Team, a specially skilled committee who select Homies to participate in collaborative writing sessions and make music that is valuable for sync licensing.
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:
Pal Sheldon is the founder of Artec Sync, a company that showcases a hand-selected, diverse catalog of songs curated from a global team of artists and writers. Each song is individually chosen, and Artec's in-house writers and producers also create custom music for briefs.
Recent sync placements include: Grownish on Hulu/Disney, Ruby and the Well on BYUtv, and two songs in Anora - an indie film and Palme d’Or Winner at Cannes 2024.Pal is known for building strong relationships with artists and music supervisors, driven by the belief that a great song will always find its place to shine. Artec actively seeks new songs to represent, welcoming submissions from artists worldwide.
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!
- It All Starts With the Song: The MLC’s Song Registration WorkshopHOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN
Calling all MLC Members! Get step-by-step help to register your songs with The MLC!
>> You MUST Register at this link HERE in order to attend! <<
In this interactive workshop, held in person at HOME, we will walk you through each step of the song registration process. You cannot collect your digital mechanical royalties if your songs are not properly registered in The MLC’s database. What you will learn and do in this workshop will ensure you are not missing out on your royalties.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 14 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Venue: HOME (615 Main St, Suite G1, Nashville, TN 37206)Workshop Highlights:
- Refresher: A brief presentation about The MLC and the types of royalties it collects and distributes
- Walk Through: Demonstrations by our expert instructors of all of The MLCs song (works) registration and management tools
- Tools at Your Fingertips: Time for you to use The MLC’s tools on your own, with MLC support staff standing by to provide assistance
Workshop Requirements:
- MLC Membership: Participants must be MLC members to attend. Not a member yet? Join now and allow 48 hours for processing before attending the workshop.
- Laptop with Wi-Fi: Please bring a working laptop that can connect to Wi-Fi. If you intend to use The MLC’s spreadsheet bulk upload tool, also ensure that you have spreadsheet software installed on your laptop.
- Song Information: Have details ready about the songs (works) you intend to register, so you can make the most of the workshop.
- RSVP: To secure your spot, please RSVP in advance at THIS LINK. If, for any reason, you can't attend after RSVPing, kindly notify us immediately so we can offer your spot to someone else.
- Music City NetworkingHOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN
Find your community in Music City!
Are you 'New to Nashville'? Come get plugged in to a music industry network!
Not new to town? All good, come connect with some new folks :)
Music City Networking is a monthly opportunity for the entire Nashville music ecosystem to come together and build win-win relationships.
Whether you are a music creator, business or media professional, entrepreneur or music tech enthusiast, you are invited to come grow your network!
🗓 Music City Networking happens on the Third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8p.
🍻 🍽 This event is open to ages 21+. Guests are welcome to BYOB, and there are lots of great restaurants within walking distance. Complimentary refreshments may be available while supplies last.
Music City Networking is presented by the Tennessee Entertainment Commission and HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve. Scroll down to learn more about these organizations and join the Music Industry Directory for FREE!
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.
🔗 You can find tickets to this event on Eventbrite at this link.
Find out more about HOME at homeformusic.org 🏡
👇 JOIN THE MUSIC PRODUCTION DIRECTORY 👇
The Tennessee Entertainment Commission is proud to present our comprehensive Music Production Directory, designed to connect musicians, artists, and industry professionals with top notch music production services.
Through this directory, we can help make your musical dreams a reality.
WHY REGISTER WITH OUR MUSIC PRODUCTION DIRECTORY?
Free to Join: Our directory is completely FREE to join and available to all Tennesseans working in the music industry.
Extensive Network: Our directory is the first comprehensive map that connects and promotes all our music assets throughout the state. We serve artists, songwriters, music-related businesses, venues, record stores, record labels, artist management, business management, sound companies and more.
Tailored Solutions: We believe that every artist has a unique vision for their music and our directory offers a range of services that will help you realize that vision. Whether you need assistance with a single track or a full album, the professionals found in our directory will work closely with you to bring your venture to life.
How to Get Started:
1. Visit the Music Directory at tnentertainment.com/music/real-music.
2. Browse through our current partnerships with music producers, engineers, studios and artists.
3. Register directly through the Tennessee Entertainment Commission website today as Music Talent or a Music Business.
4. Follow the quick and easy step-by-step guide and your submission will be reviewed by a TEC representative.
Join the Music Production Directory today and allow us to help you create exceptional music with trusted professionals in Tennessee.
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