
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
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•OnlineMeet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang & Sync Deconstruction
Online>> 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.>> Register and 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 register through the Zoom 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.
7 attendees
•OnlineMeet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang
OnlineWe 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! If you would like to share, please have a link ready because we cannot stream files - links only. Or if you just want to say something or show off your studio, that is fine too!
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!
3 attendees
•OnlineMeet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang & Members Only Feedback
Online>> This is your moment to plug into the creative pulse of the HOME community.
Our members have been making incredible music, and now’s the time to show it off, get inspired, and connect.>> How it Works:
You must register to attend on zoom.The event is now open to the public to attend virtually, but only active HOME members can submit music for live feedback. If you're a member, send us something you’ve been working on - anything from a rough idea to a polished single. This is a chance to get feedback from a respected industry pro and possibly get tapped for future collaborations through HOME’s A&R team.
Not a member yet? No problem. You're still welcome to RSVP and watch the event. It’s a great way to see the creative process in action and discover emerging talent in the HOME network.
>> What to Expect:
This is a casual, come-as-you-are hangout where people play music, talk about their creative process, and get real feedback. Artists can share their own work, and music professionals can showcase tracks from artists they represent. You can also show off your studio or just hop on to say hello and meet other creators.Please RSVP and join this event HERE.
See you soon!
>> Featured Host: Kenny Mullins
Kenny is a genre-bending songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist originally from St. Petersburg, FL and now based in Nashville. He’s worked with music legends and next-gen stars alike, with over 50 million streams and credits on projects for The Kardashians, Hulu, and Netflix. From pop to reggae to sync, Kenny brings a deep well of experience, and he’ll be sharing his ears and insights live during this session.RSVP and come watch the process unfold.
>> 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.
2 attendees
•OnlineMusic Creator Mental Health Support Group: Grief in a Creative Life
OnlineThis event will be Virtual Only. 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 meetup.
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The end of the year has a way of bringing up what we’ve tried to avoid. A memory. A person. A version of ourselves we thought we’d be by now.
For music creators, grief often hides in plain sight - tucked into unreleased songs, creative droughts, or the quiet ache of unmet milestones. This time of year can amplify that grief, whether it's the loss of a loved one, a dream that didn’t unfold, or a relationship that no longer feels like home.
This session offers a soft place to land.
You don’t need to push through or be okay.
You don’t have to make the grief productive.Together, we’ll explore:
- What grief can look like in a creative life
- How to hold space for your emotions without shutting down your art
- The balance between honoring the past and staying present
- How to move with grief, rather than around it
This support group is a confidential, come-as-you-are space for music creators to talk about the pressures we carry, listen if that’s what we need, and find solidarity with others who understand. You are welcome to share, or simply sit in quiet community. This is not a therapy session.
All participants agree to a confidentiality statement. What’s shared in the session stays in the session.
This session is offered free to the public thanks to HOME – Helping Our Music Evolve and the Helping Music Foundation. If you’re able, consider making a donation to help keep these gatherings available to the creators who rely on them.
1 attendee
Past events
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