Radically reshaping the future of the recording industry.

“When 50% of the world’s creators aren’t being heard we miss out on half the artistry, half the innovations, and half the music. Some see this problem as too big to solve. We don’t.

The solutions are right in front of us. It’s time to move from conversation to action.”

— Emily Lazar

GRAMMY Award-Winning and 9x Nominated Mastering Engineer, Founder of We Are Moving The Needle, Chief Mastering Engineer at The Lodge

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Empowering creators through scholarships, grants, research, and advocacy.

Opening doors for learning and professional development.

Ensuring creators are literally equipped for success.

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Shifting industry culture through research and advocacy.

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We Are Moving The Needle globally are doing brilliant things to support producers and engineers at varying stages of their careers, and it was through them I got to attend Tchad Blake‘s Mix With The Masters seminar, which had a really positive impact on my mindset and career.

— Amy Sergeant

We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship Alum

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