Music Forward programs provide information, tools, and unmatched access and opportunity to high-school and college-aged young people. Our programs help break the barriers of gender, poverty, and race and are designed to spark discovery, chart careers, and define pathways to success in the music industry.
Our workshops, panels, and performances open doors to a nationwide network of music industry insiders to redefine what’s possible for tomorrow’s innovators, artists, and leaders. Teachers are invited to engage their classrooms and use Music Forward content to supplement curriculum to connect students’ passions to professions.
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June: Perfect the Sound Date Program Registration Wed-June 30th @ 2pm PT Spotlight Unplugged WATCH HERE
June: Perfect the Sound Date Program Registration Wed-June 30th @ 2pm PT Spotlight Unplugged WATCH HERE
Past Events February: Know Your Worth March: Spread the Word April: Take Care of Business Date Program Registration Thurs-April 1st @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions+ Kidd Kenn REGISTER HERE Fri-April 9th @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays APPLY HERE TO PERFORM Thurs-April 15th @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: The Fine Print REGISTER HERE Fri-April 16th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Resume Review REGISTER HERE Fri-April 23rd @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Personal Pitch REGISTER HERE Fri-April 23rd @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays-Fan Favorite Finals WATCH SOON Wed-April 28th @ 2pm PT Spotlight Unplugged WATCH HERE Thurs-April 29th @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: The Artist Team REGISTER HERE Fri-April 30th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Meet a Mentor REGISTER HERE
May: Seize Opportunities Date Program Registration Fri-May 7th @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays-Industry Pick Finals WATCH SOON Thurs-May 13th @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: Behind the Festival REGISTER HERE Fri-May 14th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Artist Pitch REGISTER HERE Fri-May 21st @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Build an EPK REGISTER HERE Fri-May 21st @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays APPLY HERE TO PERFORM Wed-May 26th @ 2pm PT Spotlight Unplugged WATCH HERE Thurs-May 27th@ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: The Perfect Soundtrack REGISTER HERE Fri-May 28th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Artist Website REGISTER HERE
June: Perfect the Sound Past Events February: Know Your Worth March: Spread the Word April: Take Care of Business Date Program Registration Thurs-April 1st @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions+ Kidd Kenn REGISTER HERE Fri-April 9th @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays APPLY HERE TO PERFORM Thurs-April 15th @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: The Fine Print REGISTER HERE Fri-April 16th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Resume Review REGISTER HERE Fri-April 23rd @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Personal Pitch REGISTER HERE Fri-April 23rd @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays-Fan Favorite Finals WATCH SOON Wed-April 28th @ 2pm PT Spotlight Unplugged WATCH HERE Thurs-April 29th @ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: The Artist Team REGISTER HERE Fri-April 30th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Meet a Mentor REGISTER HERE
May: Seize Opportunities Date Program Registration Fri-May 7th @5pm Open Mic Fridays-Industry Pick Finals WATCH SOON Thurs-May 13th @3pm PT Industry Sessions: Behind the Festival REGISTER HERE Fri-May 14th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Artist Pitch REGISTER HERE Fri-May 21st @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Build an EPK REGISTER HERE Fri-May 21st @ 5pm PT Open Mic Fridays APPLY HERE TO PERFORM Wed-May 26th @ 2pm PT Spotlight Unplugged WATCH HERE Thurs-May 27th@ 3pm PT Industry Sessions: The Perfect Soundtrack REGISTER HERE Fri-May 28th @ 2pm PT Office Hours: Artist Website REGISTER HERE
June: Perfect the Sound
