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 (4+)
See all- Meet My Music: Virtual Studio HangLink visible for attendees
>> This is where artists show up and get heard.
Meet My Music is a space to share your work, talk about your creative process, and find collaborators who take music seriously.
HOME’s A&R Team listens with intention. They’re looking for Homies to invite into writing rooms and sync-focused sessions. This is your chance to make that connection. This session is open to members and non-members.
Whether you’re a producer, songwriter, artist, or industry rep, you belong here. Every voice adds to the momentum. If you’ve been building something, share it. If you’re between projects, come for the inspiration.
The format is casual. The impact is real.
A note on music share time: We can’t guarantee everyone will have the chance to play a song. Arrive early and have a streaming link ready (no file uploads). If the queue fills up, stay engaged. The insight you gain from hearing others, the feedback exchanged, and the support you show still count. Listening with intention builds community and makes you a better creator.
RSVP, come through, and make your presence count.
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:
Ian Osborne is a writer/producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. Starting off in Los Angeles in 2009 Ian began working with DJ Skee and his company in the heart of LA. Since then, Ian has been crafting music for programs such as Phineas and Ferb (DISNEY), The Power Rangers (NICK!) The Mountain Dew Tour (NBC), Kickin it (DISNEY) and has had music featured in NCAA, NFL, Animal Planet, FOX, and ESPN as well as ad placements for brands including Kay Jewelers, NASA, Touch of Modern, Barefoot, and Nordic Trak.
From 2017-2019, Ian scored and co-created the theme song for Season 26 and 27 of the iconic "Power Rangers" franchise airing on Nickelodeon. Other animated credits include production and scoring for Miraculous LadyBug (Nick/Disney), Denver the Last Dinosaur (M6-France), Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty (Nick), and Power Players (CartoonNetwork).
Since 2020 Ian has been the in-house producer for HOME. Ian has also launched his own artist project called "Light League". The first single "Champion (10,000 Hours)" was placed in the season premier of All American-Homecoming on the CW.
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!
- Meet My Music: Virtual Studio Hang & Members Only Sync DeconstructionLink visible for attendees
>> 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.>> 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 RSVP through the HOME App to access the event 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.
- Music City NetworkingHOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN
>> This is the room where creative momentum builds.
Music City Networking brings together the artists, entrepreneurs, producers, and industry pros shaping Nashville’s independent scene. Some come to pitch a project. Others come to find one. All leave with something valuable.
New to the city or just getting started? You’re not alone. This event is one of the best ways to meet real people, swap ideas, and start building relationships that support your growth.
The vibe is casual but charged. Expect lively energy, open conversations, and people who actually want to connect. There’s no velvet rope and no pressure - just a room full of opportunity.
Don’t sit the summer out. Music City Networking only happens once a month.
BYOB, or enjoy a complimentary THC-infused mocktail courtesy of our friends at Cali Sober. First-come, first-served while supplies last.
If you're attending, plan to introduce yourself to at least one new person. Ask a question. Offer something back. One genuine conversation can turn into a creative partner, a gig, or an idea that changes everything.
This event is open to the public. RSVP now and show up ready to build.
Music City Networking is presented by HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve and YEP - Young Entertainment Professionals.
The event will take place in the HOME Facility; a 24/7 collaborative music hub with recording studios, rehearsal space, a live performance stage and coworking areas.
The Young Entertainment Professionals network creates a platform for the entertainment industry to thrive in a supportive and creative environment for the betterment of its members as well as the industry as a whole through networking events, showcases, mentorship and educational development.
HOME has built a thriving music ecosystem in the heart of East Nashville, and we look forward to sharing it with you!
Don't know where HOME is? Visit this page.
- Meet My Music: Virtual Studio HangLink visible for attendees
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!
