MusicTech.Education

Womxn In The Studio | Music Production & Engineering
2022-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a discussion and listening session with womxn producers and engineers!

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Jordan Steele.
RSVP to attend.
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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!
This Saturday, we will get to meet some of those producers, songwriters, and music creatives. They’ve worked with your favorite artists, including Sza, Monsta X, Cardi B, Usher, and so many more! Come out to hear about each of their journeys in the music industry, their creative processes, AND to have them review your music!
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LISTENING SESSION
The event will be concluded with a listening session. 6-8 artists will have a chance to play their music in front of a live audience and will receive constructive criticism from our speakers.
To be considered for music play in the listening session, artists must purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket and submit one song LINK (preferably Spotify) by Friday 6/10 at 9pm ET with subject line “SATURDAY SUBMISSION” to info@finessed.media.
Our team will screen your music for relevancy to audience, quality, and how beneficial the feedback will be. If your submission is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Submissions that are accepted will have 1:30 to 2 min of their song played in front of the audience.
Must be a Finessed Media VIP Career Development member or purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket for consideration.
Obtain membership here.
Songs will be reviewed before the listening session and your purchase will be refunded if the song is not accepted.
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Speakers:
Tiana Shai – Singer/Songwriter, Recording/Mixing Engineer, Producer & Studio Owner
Simone Torres – Engineer, Vocal Producer, Vocalist
Jessica Wong- Audio Engineer, Vocal Producer
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Agenda:
12 – 12:10pm EST Introductions
12:10 – 1:00pm Discussion with speakers
12:45 – 1:00pm – Audience Q&A
1:00 – 1:30pm – Listening Session
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Whether she is creating for herself or for others, nearly everything Tiana Shai touches has smooth, melodic vibe. Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii to parents of Jamaican and Hawaiian decent, she then moved to Las Vegas, NV at age 19. Early in her career she was signed to CTBC Music Group, and was known for singing background vocals for the Grammy Winning Reggae Band Morgan Heritage on 7 consecutive world tours. Tiana Shai has since went on to write songs for artists of all genres all over the world from Hawaii all the way to the UK. She is hands on when it comes to creating all the way from the writing to the mixing and mastering. She released several singles in 2019 & 2021 and recently dropped a popular EP titled 2:00 am in November 2021, produced, written, recorded and arranged by Tiana herself and King Gas in Las Vegas. The EP is a unique fusion of afropop, R&B and pop.
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Simone Torres is a Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated Engineer, Vocal Producer, and Vocalist based in Los Angeles. She has worked with people such as Normani, Jessie J, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Monsta X, Sia, Justin Trantor, Nija, Kelly Rowland, Chloe Bailey, Usher, The Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, and more. Some notable accomplishments include Vocal Producing Normani’s “Motivation” and engineering Cardi B’s “I Like It” and “Be Careful.”
Outside of the studio, Simone also is passionate about working alongside organizations such as Women’s Audio Mission and We Are Moving The Needle to help educate and encourage young women to take on careers in the music industry. As a vocalist herself, Simone understands how stressful it can be to perform in the studio and thus aims to bring comfort and ease to her artists. The trust between a vocalist and their producer is of the utmost importance.
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Born in Macau, Jessica Wong has been surrounded by music her entire life. She started playing classical piano at the age of 4, and studied music production and engineering at Berklee College of Music. While in college, she would often visit Atlanta and work under industry legends like Leslie Brathewaite and Drumma Boy. After graduating, she relocated to Atlanta to continue her career as an audio engineer and record producer. Her latest work includes Summer Walker’s “No Love” feat. Cardi B and SZA, Ralph Lauren’s “Ralph Club” campaign, and has contributed to Muni Long’s “Hrs & Hrs”.
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Finessed Media is a New York City based start-up focused on developing content in all things music entrepreneurship and creation. The company was founded in January 2020 with the mission to provide resources for a worldwide audience interested in making it in the music industry in any capacity.
Our contributors spotlight music and stories of artists, A&R reps, DJs, music tech executives, radio hosts, and more to speak on their experiences and share insight for others to learn from. These stories are provided via videos, online lessons, news updates, and events.
The Finessed community has grown into a global audience for its work in promoting all genres and for providing a platform for all aspiring music industry entrepreneurs.
Join our community at Finessed Media.
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Vocal Improvisation – Riffing, Scatting & Song Styling
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What Are You Syncing? Music NFTS:
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2030 Records is AIM’s own student-run indie record label. To celebrate its official launch, we’re throwing a party!

Join us to celebrate the launch of 2030 Records, an exciting new independent label run by Australian Institute of Music (AIM) students and featuring some of the most talented artists AIM has produced.
The 2030 Records launch party at AIM Sydney will feature exclusive performances from our amazing artists: Gia Darcy, Birdee, Outer Water, Rah and Riddo.
5pm – 7pm @ AIM Sydney: A fun night of live music, beer and pizza.
The name “2030 Records” reflects a link between the Sydney and Melbourne postcodes and AIM’s two campuses. Have an incredible night and discover the future of Australian music with 2030 Records.

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LOGIC PRO X – 10 week free course THURSDAY’s at 1.00PM

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Any and all musicians welcome. From anywhere. Hosted by Wisconsin Meetup Magnate Nick O’Brien.

LOGIC PRO X – Beginner / Advanced 10 week Free Super Course
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LOGIC PRO X – 10 week free course IS NOW HELD ON THURSDAY”S…

Ableton Live – 10 week Super Course for Beginner to Advanced
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A FREE 10 week super course facilitated by Billy Kang from TAFE (Ultimo).
An Industry Professional with 5+ years teaching Ableton Live!

Omni Pride
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Come celebrate our LGBTQ+ community at Omni Pride!

Omni core faculty members Marisa Ewing and Jam Phelps will be leading a virtual Pride Parade on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 pm.
We’ll kick things off by hearing Jam and Marisa’s success stories in audio engineering as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
For our “parade”, we’ll enjoy a slide show of YOUR success stories. We will be calling for submissions from our LGBTQ+ members prior to the event and will compile a slide show highlighting your stories and creations.
After the parade, Jam will treat us to a round of queer audio trivia!
Everyone is welcome and we hope you will all join us for this fun community celebration.

Last Minute Productions / Royalties Rights Regulations and Recordings
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Last Minute Productions – Royalties Rights Regulations and Recordings
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Pro Tools Fundamentals
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Level up your Pro Tools skills!

Pro Tools is the industry standard for audio engineers. In this class taught by WAM Lead Studio Engineer Mary Ann Zahorsky, students will learn the fundamentals of Pro Tools, common workflows, and essential tools for recording, editing, and mixing.
Classes will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday evenings and will meet in person on Thursday at WAM Oakland. Students will benefit from planning to spend 2-3 hours outside of class each week practicing with provided exercises.
Dates: 6/7, 6/9, 6/14, 6/16, 6/21, 6/23
Time: 6:30–8:30pm PST
Location: Tuesdays online via Zoom, and Thursdays in person at Women’s Audio Mission Oakland, 1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA.
Prerequisites – It is recommended that participants have a computer with Pro Tools version 12 or later. If you don’t already have Pro Tools, you can download Pro Tools Artist available for $9.99/month, or the Free 30-day trial version of Pro Tools Artist available here.
If you are unable to acquire any materials, our lab space will be available during the weeks that class is running. Times will be determined by parties involved.
This course is based on the Pro Tools Fundamentals 101 ebook available here.
Please reach out to studio@womensaudiomission.org if you are a WAM member or Scholarship student for a PROMO code.
Become a member here.
Proof of vaccination and mask required.
***NOTE: Attendees can receive refunds up to seven days before your event start date.–
By purchasing a ticket for this event, I grant Women’s Audio Mission and its staff, volunteers, professional photographers, and the media the absolute right and permission to take during the Event, and to use and publish, photographs of me, still or moving, with or without my name, and to reproduce same through any media, for artistic, promotional, advertising, web content or other commercial and non-commercial purposes, and I shall not be entitled to any monetary compensation of any kind in respect thereof.
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Women’s Audio Mission’s classes and programs focus on increasing the gender balance in audio production and technology sectors since less than 5% of the population employed in these sectors are women. There are limited spots available in our classes and programs and they often sell out, so we ask that if you are not woman-identified (transgender or cisgender), non-binary or gender non-conforming, that you reconsider enrolling in the class. We will not turn anyone away, but please be mindful that if you take up a seat in class, that is one less woman or gender-diverse individual that we can serve. We thank you for your understanding in advance and for joining us in our mission to advance women and girls in music production and the recording arts.
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About the Instructor:
Mary Ann Zahorsky is an engineer/producer with over 25 years experience in the recording industry. She has worked on projects ranging from Howard Wiley’s 2nd Line, Afro-Cuban jazz, Whitney Houston, and MC Hammer, to soundtracks for independent films and TV post work on ad campaigns such as Levi’s and Taco Bell. Within the Recording Academy leadership, Mary Ann served on the National Board of Trustees and led the San Francisco Board as Chapter President. As an educator, Mary Ann has taught studio recording, production, entertainment business and audio post production at Expression College and at San Francisco State University. She especially enjoys working with emerging artists and engineers and the energy they bring to the evolving field of music. Mary Ann also grew up playing classical violin and for many years has participated in Traditional Mexican Son and classical African music ensembles. She holds a BA Music from University of California, Berkeley, and a Masters in Education from University of San Francisco.

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