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Mon, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM CDT

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Meet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang

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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! 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!

Mon, Nov 3 · 7:30 PM CST

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Meet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang & Members Only Feedback

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### 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? 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.

### Featured Host: Ian Janco

Ian Janco is an award-winning artist, multi-genre songwriter and versatile producer. Having played music from an early age, his environments have shaped his sound and approach, from rural Idaho in as a kid, to the West Coast as a teen, to London in his twenties. Now Nashville-based, the wide range of projects he's worked on for artists like Ross Quinn and JP Cooper, and international music companies like Universal, Audio Network, Hikoon and Sony have garnered millions of streams across platforms, as well countless sync placements on Netflix, Discovery, MTV and more.

With a Music BA degree from Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Ian brings a strong educational foundation to his work. He also coordinates songwriting retreats for The Goffin & King Foundation and helps facilitate initiatives that empower aspiring artists and songwriters.

Driven by a deep-seated desire to level up his own craft and facilitate creative development for others, Ian’s multifaceted approach to the modern music industry is a culmination of his varied experience and dedication to excellence and empowerment in the music space and beyond.

Everyone else, RSVP and come watch the process unfold.

Tue, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM CST

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Music Creator Mental Health Support Group: The Fear of Being Seen

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### This 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.

You’ve made something meaningful. But the thought of releasing it stops you cold.

Maybe it’s the fear of judgment.
Maybe it’s the silence after you release something vulnerable.
Maybe it’s the pressure to promote it in a way that feels disconnected from why you made it in the first place.

Sharing your work is an act of courage. It requires letting people witness your process, your voice, and your truth. That can feel overwhelming, especially when perfectionism, comparison, or past experiences have made it feel safer to keep your work hidden.

This session is about the emotional resistance many creators feel when it comes time to release, post, or promote. Together, we’ll talk about:

• How fear of judgment, failure, or silence shapes our behavior
• Why we stay in “almost ready” mode—and how to recognize it
• How anxiety and imposter syndrome play into avoidance
• What it might look like to share from a place of self-trust, not pressure

This isn’t group therapy. It’s a supportive, peer-led conversation designed for music creators who want to understand the emotional layers behind their creative resistance. You don’t have to talk. You can just come, listen, and exhale.

All participants agree to a confidentiality statement. What’s shared in the session stays in the session.

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.

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.

Fri, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM CST

AI in Music Meetup presented by STRM

HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, 615 Main St g1, Nashville, TN, US

### Where Nashville's music creators explore the biggest shift our industry has ever seen.

Artificial intelligence is redefining music. Be part of the conversation.

This is the forum where serious builders and visionary creators unite to explore the biggest shift our industry has ever seen.

We're thrilled to announce STRM as our presenting partner! STRM combines smart music distribution with AI-driven career assessments and royalty advances 💸

Artists! Take STRM AI powered career assessment here.

RSVP now to secure your spot in Nashville's most important monthly conversation about the future of music.

What You'll Experience:

🤝 6:00-6:30 PM — Open Networking
Connect with builders, creators, and AI enthusiasts over Cali Sober drinks and yummy local bites

🚀 6:30-6:50 PM — STRM Presents: Talent Isn’t Enough. You've got the music. Now you need a strategy.
AI isn’t here to replace your music. It’s here to replace all the distractions keeping you from making it. Join StrmMusic CEO Geoff Cubitt and hear how emerging artists are using AI to handle marketing, make better career decisions, and even get advances up to $1M without selling their rights.

🎤 6:50-7:00 PM — Enjoy a STRM artist spotlight performance by Nashville's own soul duo Butter & Grit.

🎥 7:00-7:20 PM — Creating a Music Video with AI
This month, Vltra Violet will explore how to transform your tracks, cover art, and digital likeness into dynamic, animated music videos. Learn how artists are using AI tools to generate visuals, sync them to sound, and develop full video concepts.

📊 7:25-7:45 PM — Workflow Automation for Music Businesses
Learn how small and medium-sized music businesses are using tailored AI strategies to optimize operations, reduce administrative burden, and focus on what matters: the music.

🏛️ 7:50-8:10 PM — Inside the Machine: AI at Universal Music Publishing
TC Courtney (A&R Director, Universal Music Publishing) pulls back the curtain on how major labels and publishers are navigating AI-generated music, copyright challenges, and the evolving definition of authorship.

💬 8:15-9 PM — Community Open Forum Roundtable
A group discussion where YOU can share your perspective on AI and how it’s reshaping the industry. Ask questions, voice concerns, explore possibilities.

Featured Speakers:

Geoff Cubitt — Founder of STRM, building the infrastructure for the next generation of independent artists through AI-powered distribution and career tools.

Brett Wade — Founder of AI Solutions Consulting, specializing in workflow automation and AI implementation for small and medium-sized businesses in the creative industries.

TC Courtney — A&R Director at Universal Music Publishing, navigating the intersection of AI technology and traditional music publishing at one of the industry's most influential companies.This event is FREE* and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP now!

Who Should Attend:

• Artists curious about AI tools for creation and marketing
• Producers and engineers exploring AI-powered workflows
• Entrepreneurs building music tech products
• Anyone who wants to understand where the industry is headed
• Skeptics who want to ask hard questions in a safe space

Event Details:

• Location: HOME Studios, East Nashville (centrally located between downtown and 5 Points)
• Duration: 3 hours with multiple formats (panel, demos, discussion, breakouts)
• Parking: Free parking available
• Cost: FREE and donations are accepted!

This monthly meetup reflects HOME's commitment to building a future where music creators thrive.

Free bites for attendees, and delicious drinks that make you feel fine provided by Cali Sober 😁The industry is changing fast. This is where we figure it out together.

### This event is *FREE and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP now!

*Donations accepted - all donation proceeds benefit the Helping Music Foundation, whose mission is to support, educate, and elevate the musicians in your community. Make a donation HERE.

Visit homeformusic.org/location for directions and parking info.