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‘Succeeding as a Woman in the Music Industry’ Replay March 29

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On Wednesday, March 8 (International Women’s Day), Underground Music Collective teamed with Women in Music Nashville to present ‘Succeeding as a Woman in the Music Industry,’ featuring a panel of female entrepreneurs who shared their experiences navigating the music industry, the challenges they’ve faced and overcome, and the lessons they’ve learned.

This Wednesday, March 29 at 6 p.m., we’re proud to offer a special encore presentation of this panel discussion on our YouTube channel, to close out Women’s History Month.

Watch it Below!

What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Music

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On Monday, March 20, Music on the Move Studios will host its March showcase at The Basement East in Nashville. Hosted by Erin McLendon & The HellCats, this Women’s History Month showcase features performances Erin O’Dowd, Meg Rilley, Noelle McFarland, and Teagan Stewart, as well as pop-up shops from female-owned businesses.

The entire lineup joined The Quinn Spinn for a roundtable discussion about the showcase, and why it’s important for women in music to create their own opportunities. This one’s a deep dive!

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Show Up and Glow Up: Introducing UMC Coaching

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Gerard here. You may know me as the Founder and CEO of this plucky lil’ Collective you’ve come to know and love.

I have spent the past 10 years building an independent, international music industry platform from the (Under)ground up. In that time, I have transformed my life through countless valuable lessons and experiences, and have built thousands of relationships with artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives the world over.

Today is my birthday. To celebrate, I’ve launched UMC Coaching, a one-on-one business coaching service. UMC Coaching gives independent creatives everything they need to Show Up and Glow Up in their careers and lives.

By working with me, you’ll have access to:

  • A service-minded guide to walk with you on the journey toward defining your platform’s mission, vision, and values.
  • A seasoned storyteller to help you uncover your story and communicate your authentic truth.
  • The goal-setting strategies and business philosophies that have powered Underground Music Collective toward collaborations with national and global brands, including Universal Music Group, Red Bull, Creative Artists Agency, Tennessee Titans, Redfin Real Estate, and many more.
  • A partner in accountability: Once we establish your goals, we track your progress, identify potential opportunities for growth, and strategize ways around potential barriers to success.
  • The best practices, resources, and insights to keep your mind sharp and focused on your long-term vision.

Applications for UMC Coaching are now open. To learn more and apply, click the button below.

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LISTEN: Rome & Duddy Keep Things ‘Cactus Cool’

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19th Century English writer and philosopher John Ruskin was once quoted as saying, “One can’t be angry when one looks at a penguin.”

That quote has nothing to do with what I’m about to review, other than the fact that I feel the same sense of ease when I’m listening through Rome & Duddy‘s new six-track EP, Cactus Cool.

Check it out!

Beginning Your Music Career? No More Procrastination!

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Humans are masters at procrastination, especially when it comes to taking on a difficult task. As we all know, starting a music career – much like any creative endeavor – can be synonymous with the word “difficult.” You’re building a platform from zero, with no clear indication of how long it will take, or what challenges lie on the road ahead. Scary stuff!

Not only is procrastination a great way to not accomplish your goals; it’s harmful. A 2013 study from Psychological Science shows that procrastinators “end up suffering more and performing worse” than their counterparts. Indeed, those same fears that appear in place to protect us are actually hurting us in the long run.

The antidote to those fears – and the key to achieving your creative vision – is simple: Just start. Today, we’re going to take it a step further, and break down the excuses we make that often get in the way.

Read the full article on Muze!

LISTEN: On ‘Bones,’ Anastasia Elliot Illustrates the Alluring Rush of Toxic Love

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Anastasia Elliot‘s forthcoming debut album, La Petite Mort (‘The Little Death’), is described by the purple-haired rock goddess as an exploration of her relationship with the phases of trauma and rebirth that followed her 2013 plane crash.

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Songs You Should Hear: Journey Through the Night, to the Bar, or to Outer Space

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Hold it right there!

Did you know that you can support Underground Music Collective, any time of year? By making a tax-deductible donation to UMC via The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, you ensure that we can keep sharing songs and stories from independent creatives everywhere, for years to come. Click here to get started!

Anyway, onto this week’s Songs You Should Hear…

Hear What You Should

Wednesday Wisdom: The Growing Impact of Women in the Music Industry

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Women are constantly rewriting what it means to succeed in the music industry — on their own terms. The music industry is filled with powerful women, from artists releasing record breaking singles and breaking ground in songwriting and production, to shattering the glass ceiling in the boardroom.

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UMC20: The Best of February 2023

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Hold it right there!

Did you know that you can support Underground Music Collective, any time of year? By making a tax-deductible donation to UMC via The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, you ensure that we can keep sharing songs and stories from independent creatives everywhere, for years to come. Click here to get started!

Anyway, onto the UMC20 Best of February…

Hear the Best of February

REPLAY: Succeeding as a Black Entrepreneur in the Music Industry

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For Black History Month, Underground Music Collective presented a special live virtual panel, Succeeding as a Black Entrepreneur in the Music Industry, on Wednesday, February 15. Our panel of multi-disciplinary music industry veterans shared their experiences navigating the industry as a Black creative, the challenges they’ve encountered and overcome, and the lessons they have learned along the way.

Want more educational opportunities like this? Join our next virtual panel, Succeeding as a Woman in the Music Industry, on International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8). And, if you want to help us expand our educational and community resource offerings, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to UMC via the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville.

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