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About Nashville Music Boost 🎶
The Nashville Music Boost is a free, Metro Arts–funded initiative empowering marginalized music professionals and aspiring creators—especially in Metro Nashville’s Districts 6 & 21—with the skills, resources, and connections they need to thrive. Over eight weeks of hybrid workshops and showcases, you’ll gain:
🎵 Industry Foundations: Royalties, sync licensing, publishing & contracts
🎛️ Creative Skills: Live sound engineering, beat‑making, songwriting & DAW production
🎤 Performance Coaching: Stage presence, vocal tracking & mic technique
🌐 Networking & Branding: Personal branding, EPK creation & career pathways
🤝 Community & Legacy: Monthly showcases, alumni network & preservation of Jefferson Street’s musical heritage
2025 Session Line‑Up & Dates 📅
Spots are limited — apply today to secure your place! ✨
| Week | Date & Time | Location & Format | Topic & Lead Guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | May 18, 3:30–5:30 PM | 623 41st Ave N (Hybrid) | Intro, Music Biz & Contracts – Mimi McCarley: program overview & participant expectations – Royalties, sync licensing & publishing 🎶 – Contracts & IP deep dive 📜 |
| 3 | May 25, 3:30–5:30 PM | 623 41st Ave N (Hybrid) | Showcase #1 & Live Sound Basics – Hands‑on audio setup & mixing 🎚️ – Open mic networking with Lamont Coleman 🤝 – Personal branding & EPK strategies 💼 |
| 4 | June 1, 5:30–7:30 PM | 2004 Jefferson St (Hybrid) | Beats, Arrangement & Sync Music – Sync for screen (J Mo or Devon DeVries) 🎬 – Songwriting & beat‑making workshop 🥁 – DAW arrangement & pro mixing 🎛️ |
| 5 | June 8, 5:30–7:30 PM | 2004 Jefferson St (Hybrid) | Showcase #2: Live Sound & Performance – Live‑sound masterclass with Roycardoes Kelly 🎤 – Stage presence & audience engagement 👥 – Participant song showcase 🎶 |
| 6 | June 22, 5:30–7:30 PM | HOME (615 Main St Suite G1) | Showcase #3: Virtual Studio Showcase – Studio recording techniques with Coffee Jones & Sean Jung 🎙️ – Mic placement & mixing tips 🔊 |
| 7 | TBD, 7:30–9:30 PM | 623 41st Ave N (Hybrid) | Final Rehearsal & One‑on‑One Coaching – Dress rehearsal for Showcase #4 🎭 – Media & interview prep 🎥 |
| 8 | June 29, 7:30–10:00 PM | HOME (615 Main St Suite G1) | Final Showcase #4 & Celebration – Live performances & presentations 🎉 – Program reflection & alumni launch with HOME Staff 🌟 |
Who Is This For?
🎧 Emerging artists, producers & engineers
💔 Creators feeling left behind on contracts, production, performance, recording, live sound, or sync music
🚀 Anyone ready to level‑up their career with real‑world skills & industry connections
Who Will You Become?
A confident, contract‑savvy, production‑pro ready to navigate the competitive music industry—and plugged into a supportive community of peers and mentors.