Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has partnered with non-profit organization Girls Make Beats (GMB) to host a songwriting and composing workshop for young women in music.
The collaboration marks the launch of Sony Music Group’s second annual Beyond The Instrument program, an ongoing initiative “designed to develop the next generation of music industry leaders”, says SMP.
The project is supported by SMP songwriters and members of the Emmy-winning, BAFTA-nominated collective Bleeding Fingers Music.
SMP songwriters involved include Crystal Nicole, Caroline Ailin, and Sarah Aarons, while Laurentia Editha, Adam Lukas, Christian Lundberg, Anze Rozman, Kara Talve, and Denise Santos represented Bleeding Fingers Music.
During the workshop, 15 students who are enrolled in GMB created an original song and video score about women empowerment, says SMP, and provided students with resources and exposure to music professionals across the industry.
The workshop is part of a series of composition programs that aim to highlight the next generation of songwriters, composers, producers, DJs, and audio engineers, says SMP.
The second edition of the Beyond The Instrument program extends SMP’s relationship with Bleeding Fingers.
In 2020, the two establishments created a Screen Scoring Diversity Scholarship for Black composition students within the Screen Scoring Master’s Program at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
The scholarship, which was part of Sony Music Group’s $100 million Social Justice Fund, was organized to expand opportunities for Black composers.
“Songwriting and composing are viable career pathways that have traditionally been male dominated fields.”
Tiffany Miranda, Girls Make Beats
Tiffany Miranda, President and Founder, Girls Make Beats, said: “Songwriting and composing are viable career pathways that have traditionally been male dominated fields.
“We are both honored and excited to have our girls mentored by the inspiring industry professionals at Sony Music Publishing and Bleeding Fingers to create a pipeline for the next generation of music makers.”
“Working with Girls Make Beats gives SMG the opportunity to further its commitment to inspire and prepare future music leaders.”
Towalame Austin, Sony Music Group
Towalame Austin, Executive Vice President, Philanthropy and Social Impact, Sony Music Group, added: “We’re thrilled to bring back our Beyond the Instrument program – expanded this year to provide exciting opportunities for aspiring songwriters and composers.
“Working with Girls Make Beats gives SMG the opportunity to further its commitment to inspire and prepare future music leaders – through the creative lens of our very own songwriters.”
“The young talent behind the Girls Make Beats program is exceptional.”
Russell Emanuel, Sony Production Music
Russell Emanuel, President & CEO, Sony Production Music, said: “The young talent behind the Girls Make Beats program is exceptional and working with them is a rare privilege.
“It’s exhilarating to feel the raw energy and talent these girls bring to the table. The results speak for themselves.”Music Business Worldwide
