Pandion Music Foundation (PMF) a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2022 dedicated to fostering growth in the music creator community is launching a range of new October programs for artists. All PMF programs are offered weekly and are free. PMF recognizes that many independent and emerging artists do not have the access to the resources or networks that are required to build their careers. PMF was created to provide those tools and nurture the music creator community across all lines of diversity and inclusion. PMF partners include Backline, Earthstar Creation Center, 2indie.com, and Sweetwater.
PMF founders artists Rebecca Trujillo Vest (Los Angeles, USA), Jordan Stobbe (Melbourne, AUS), and Carls Woolf (London, UK) commented, “In addition to our weekly programs, we've created two ways for creators to connect with PMF. People can become a Community Ambassador or Pandion Advocate to support our mission to bring together musicians and industry experts and break down barriers to help navigate career challenges."
PMF Weekly Oct. Programs *Program Replays available at PMF.org*
Oct. 2 11am PT The Golden Rules of Songwriting (and When to Break Them!)
w/ Rebekah Powell
Join award-winning songwriter and certified master life coach, Rebekah Powell, as she shares her tried-and-true tips for creating songs that connect, inspire, and resonate with listeners.
Oct. 9 11am PT Navigating Global Music Licensing: Insights from Mutiny Recordings
w/ Ryan Gaines
This insightful workshop will help you gain valuable knowledge on the complexities of music licensing and sync from industry expert, Ryan Gaines.
Oct. 16 11am PT Creative Licensing and Artist Development: Insights from Silver Side
Productions w/ Mike Locke
The world of music sync licensing can be both exciting and complex, with opportunities spanning advertisements, film, TV, and more. But how do you navigate this dynamic industry and ensure you're maximizing your earnings? Sync expert Mike Locke helps us dive into these topics and is here to answer our questions!
Oct. 23 11am PT Music Supervisor Meet-and-Greet with Jennie Armon
We have another incredible music supervisor meet-and-greet lined up for our PMF community! If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to meet a top industry professional, get insider advice, and learn how to increase your chances of landing sync deals, this is the perfect workshop for you! Also get the chance to submit ONE mixed and mastered song with all metadata included to be added to a DISCO.ac playlist that will be shared with Yvette and included in Pandion's public library on DISCO Discovery!
**You must be present at the live workshop to get your song added to the playlist.**
To register for upcoming PMF weekly workshops visit: pandionmusicfoundation.org/upcoming-events/. Participants can opt out at any time. Benefits also include access to replays of PMF’s programs and an informative, industry-based newsletter. Pandion Unplugged wellness programming will be relaunched as a podcast in the fall of 2024. Replays of past Pandion Unplugged sessions are available on PMF Facebook and Instagram platforms. Since PMF’s launch, programming has expanded greatly and increased 250% over the past 6 months alone. Audience engagement has increased annually for Facebook (close to 90%) and Instagram (close to 120%); Mailchimp subscribers represent a 525% rise.
Pandion benefits from a dynamic, women-led Board of Directors that includes:
PMF Board Secretary Martha Champlin, Elementary School Director, New Roads School; PMF Board TreasurerCandice Rosales, Director Development, New Roads School; and PMF Board Members Seven McDonald, producer and award-winning journalist; Abby Wills, co-founder of Shanti Generation and mindfulness educator; and Margaret Yen, a GRAMMY-winning documentary filmmaker who recently launched Win Win Pictures, a new company with director Lindsay Utz. Vest is CEO/Programs Director and PMF Board Chair.