Foundation Mecca is a Nashville-based hip hop artist and producer who wears many hats. He's one-third of the heal hop trio Heru Heru, as well as one half of Da Healerz with fellow Nashville native, Lord Goldie. In this virtual session, Foundation will reveal everything you need to know to get started making beats for artist projects, sync, and more.
Ender Bowen is a Nashville-based musician, author, podcaster, husband, father, and Aspiring Compassionist. Ender is using his creative ecosystem to foster and build a community of "little lights," in an effort to create a more compassionate world. Join us for this live conversation, as we dive into the ways Ender Bowen uses data to understand his growing audience, and deliver
Looking to define your artist brand in 2025? Great, because we’re excited to offer the first-ever BRANDCAMP from UMC Academy. Beginning January 6, 2025, this six-week virtual program will help you develop a clear vision for your artist brand, complete with actionable goals, one-on-one mentorship, and a community of driven artistpreneurs. What you’ll receive: Our Values-Mission-Vision (VMV) Workshop, designed to help you develop your
Before you can get to where you want to go, you must answer a very important question… WHY? What drives you to create? How will connecting to the world through music enrich your life, and the lives of those around you? It’s a deep question, and we want to help you uncover the answer. That’s why we’re hosting our Building Your
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Before you can get to where you want to go, you must answer a very important question… WHY? What drives you to create? How will connecting to the world through music enrich your life, and the lives of those around you? It’s a deep question, and we want to help you uncover the answer. That’s why
LEARN MORE HERE Gerard Longo is the Founder/CEO of Underground Music Collective (UMC), a Nashville-based educational and multimedia platform serving the music industry and independent creatives, everywhere. For more than a decade, UMC has impacted thousands of musicians, creatives, and industry stakeholders through multimedia content, live music experiences, and the UMC Academy artist mentorship program. Among his many accomplishments, Gerard
Rooted in 11+ years of growing a multimedia and educational ecosystem for independent musicians, 'Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist' is the quintessential guide for up-and-coming musicians building their artist platforms. We walk through the steps of developing your authentic artist brand, connecting to your audience, and using the momentum gained to find opportunities in media,
NEXT2RISE Artist Amelia Ray pops into the premiere Bernal Heights destination for fine Italian wine and antipasti to perform a very special, intimate, FREE show for friends and family. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience.
We’re gearing up for an action-packed October, with events happening all over the Southeastern U.S. — including our debut at Confluence Carolinas, and an exciting, expanded collaboration with NOLA MusiCon. Of course, it all starts from a solid foundation at home. That’s why we’re kicking off the month by bringing our popular Building Your Authentic Artist Brand workshop back to Nashville! Join us at Helping Our Music
Confluence is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists, and industry leaders across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Whether you’re shaping the business of music, innovating behind the scenes, or creating the soundtrack of tomorrow, this is where the region’s music community comes together to share ideas, make connections, and drive the industry forward.