AI in Music Meetup presented by STRM

The AI in Music Meetup is BACK for 2026 and happening on the Third Thursday of each month!

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

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 5 Points Pizza :)

🚀 6:30-7 PM — STRM for Artist Growth, Planning & Financial Investment
Join STRM CEO Geoff Cubitt for a deep dive into how you can use the AI and data built into their platform to find new collaborators, develop your release plan, and get a cash advance towards your royalties.

🎥 7-7:20 PM — HOME Creator Toolkit
Juan Vargas and the HOME Team reveal a new tool for music creators that was built using AI. It's called ChordMap and it helps you find the perfect chord progression for any mood or genre.

📊 7:20-7:45 PM — Writing Camps with Robots
Many songwriters are already using AI during sessions to gather initial ideas. The question then becomes what happens in the medium and long term, especially if there's insufficient legal framework or scrutiny to determine the actual rights holders. That's a recipe for disaster.

🏛️ 7:45-8:10 PM — AI Agents for Recording Artists
This month Vltra Violet is teaming up with NEAR Protocol and First Rule on an exciting new project in creating VV2.0 - a growing and evolving extension of the artist. This project will explore what it means for artists to anchor identity, memory, creativity, and economic agency on-chain while training an AI to think, create, and interact in alignment with a real human.

💬 8:15-8:35 PM — Community Open Forum, Roundtable Discussion, Q&A with Guest Speakers
A group discussion where YOU can share your perspective on AI and how it’s reshaping the industry. Ask questions, voice concerns, explore possibilities.

🎤 8:40-9:00 PM — Enjoy a STRM artist spotlight performance by phenomenal vocalist and Pop-R&B recording artist Béka Maria.

Featured Speakers:

Geoff Cubitt: CEO of STRM, building the infrastructure for the next generation of independent artists through AI-powered distribution and development tools.

Ben Bailer: Global independent publisher and label owner focused on building sustainable careers for songwriters and artists while navigating the evolving intersection of music rights, technology, and the creator economy.

Vltra Violet: Multidisciplinary artist and educator blending AI-driven digital art, design, and music into hands-on workshops that teach how to use technology to expand your creative edge.

Juan Vargas & Logan Crowell: HOME Leaders building the perfect ecosystem and tools to help creators thrive in the modern world.

💿 STRM Artist Spotlight Performance 🔦
Béka Maria - With a divine feminine energy and a deeply emotional delivery, Béka Maria's performances transcend boundaries, leaving a lasting impression on all who listen. Her sound is Pop-R&B with a Latin twist… classic yet entirely new.

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.

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.