FIX THE MIX CAREER WORKSHOPS
We Are Moving The Needle’s Fix The Mix Career Workshops connects students and early-career professionals with leaders across the music industry for mentorship and career development. This series provides concrete growth opportunities for pursuing a career in audio and equips creators with the knowledge, skills, and tools for success. Join us to gain invaluable insights, forge meaningful connections, and empower yourself to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving world of music and audio.
Upcoming Webinars:
September 26
Lysee Webb and Philip Weinrobe
Join We Are Moving The Needle for an in-depth conversation about the business side of music production with soundBoard member Lysee Webb, founder of Van Pelt Management, and her client, GRAMMY-nominated producer & engineer Philip Weinrobe (Adrianne Lenker, Alanis Morisette, Billie Marten). From tracking budgets and managing finances to negotiating with A&R teams and setting fair rates, this session will dive deep into the often-overlooked mechanics that keep creative projects running smoothly.
October 17
Asha Dillion
Join We Are Moving The Needle for a conversation with Asha Dillon, SVP of Music Creative & Production at The Wilders. Asha will share insights into music supervision and sync licensing for film, TV, and branded content, revealing how strategic musical choices shape storytelling and emotional impact. Participants will learn about collaborating with composers and artists and thriving in the evolving world of music for media.
Program Details:
Sessions cover a range of topics from masterclasses on production, engineering, mixing and songwriting to career-building skills, including resume development and professional outreach.
We Are Moving The Needle’s speakers and mentors draw from expertise across the music industry: from pop to metal, film to games, sync, A&R, management, marketing, artist relations, and more.
Webinars are open to We Are Moving The Needle College and University chapter students and We Are Moving The Needle scholarship alumni.
In alignment with We Are Moving The Needle's mission, the Fix The Mix Student Webinar Series is a space for women, trans, and non-binary creators and professionals to build community and connect with mentors.
Career Workshops equip creators with the knowledge, skills, and tools for success.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Eva Reistad is a GRAMMY award-winning mixer and engineer specializing in score mixing, Dolby Atmos and record mixing, with credits including Alien: Romulus, Dune, Planet Earth Ill, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, The Independent, The Lion King, and more!
Suzy Shinn is a record producer, songwriter, and engineer with several GRAMMY and ARIA nominations for her work with Panic! At the Disco, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Ghost, Illy & Anne Marie.
Ali Willa Milner is a GRAMMY-nominated and multi Juno award-winning Creative Director for Grayson Music Group. Her songwriting has led her to work with musical artists across a variety of genres including electronic, soul, alternative and more as well as sync placements for Kia, Tinder, and TSN.
In preparation for webinars, included below is our Professional Development and Menteeship 101 document, which has some tips on advocating for yourself and speaking to mentors.