Women In The Studio National Accelerator
The Women in the Studio National Accelerator offers women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming producer-songwriters a series of curated workshops, educational sessions, and networking opportunities with music industry leaders. Music Publishers Canada is committed to changing the imbalance in the industry that exists for these producers, and supporting a game-changing creative and technical community that grows each year.
First launched regionally in 2019 and expanded nationally in 2020, the Accelerator is designed to provide the cohort with opportunities for skills development and networking they may not otherwise be able to access. Participants gain valuable tools and insights from mentors and industry experts for the duration of the program starting in June through to December. Sessions and workshops take place virtually with an in-person component that brings participants together for comprehensive programming and networking opportunities for one week in Toronto.
The program focuses on topics including technical skills, financial literacy, music business education, and branding and offers opportunities for creative collaborations. Each producer, as a condition of acceptance, has also agreed to explore volunteer opportunities in their own community.
Past and present mentors: Ebonie Smith, Emily Lazar, Sylvia Massy, Dr. Susan Rogers, Ann Mincieli, Linda Perry, Eli Brown, Angie Randisi, Rob Wells, Liz Rodrigues, and Samantha Pickard.
Videos
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2023 Recap Video
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2022 Recap Video
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2021 Recap Video
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2020 Recap Video
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2019 Recap Video
“We are proud to support the Women in the Studio program and female voices in music. Together, with partners like Music Publishers Canada, RBC Emerging Artists is helping artists bridge the gap from emerging to established in their art form. These voices are important to building inclusive, vibrant communities, and strong economies.”
— Mark Beckles, Vice President, Social Impact and Innovation, RBC
2023 Producers
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Alexandria Maillot
Courtenay, BC
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Aliah Guerra
Ottawa, ON
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Dayna Manning
Kentville, NS
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pHoenix Pagliacci
Toronto, ON
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Russell Louder
Montreal, QC
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Terez
Terez Goulet
Calgary, Alberta
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Program News
The Women in the Studio National Accelerator is generously supported by
“Thanks to the support of our partners and industry mentors, we are able to advance the careers of women, gender fluid, non-binary and gender non-conforming producers in an industry where they often face many barriers.”
— Margaret McGuffin, Music Publishers Canada Chief Executive Officer