Member Benefits
Studio and equipment
Ableton
Ableton makes Live, Push, Note and Link — unique software and hardware for music creation and performance.
APRA AMCOS Member Offer:
Get 15% off Ableton software - including for new licences as well as upgrades (excludes packs and education pricing).
Take advantage of this exclusive offer to APRA AMCOS members!
To receive your discount code, please email your APRA AMCOS membership number to Tom Cameron ([email protected]).
Bonza - immersive online rehearsal platform
No travel. Simple setup. No limits — just music. Meet Bonza.
Bonza is a new immersive audio platform. It lets you connect , collaborate and play in real-time with ultra-low-latency immersive audio — so it feels like you’re all in the same room, even when you’re miles apart.
APRA AMCOS members are invited to join Bonza’s free Open Beta ahead of the commercial rollout.
What You’ll Get
- Early access to Bonza’s immersive rehearsal platform
- Patented ultra low latency performance in real-venue acoustics
- Direct feedback access to the Bonza dev team
- A new way to write, collaborate and rehearse remotely.
Write. Rehearse. Perform. Together Remotely — in real time.
Sign up here: Limited spaces available for APRA AMCOS members.
Masterlux Mastering
Masterlux Mastering specialise in audio mastering for streaming, digital downloads, and CD. High-end analogue and digital mastering in a relaxed atmosphere.
Client testimonials:
"Such an amazingly warm, clear and open sound."
"James made our computer mixes sound like we had recorded them in a high-end studio."
APRA AMCOS member offer: 10% discount on mastering
Contact James on 0400 301 265
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The Grove Studios
The Grove Studios is owned by Scott Horscroft, formerly of Sydney’s inner-city Big Jesus Burger studios. He's known for his personal producing and mixing work for Silverchair, The Temper Trap, The Presets, 360, Papa Vs Pretty, Birds of Tokyo, and Sleepy Jackson.
With four fully-equipped state-of-the-art recording studios and a total of 42 separate rooms for living, writing, jamming, and relaxing, The Grove Studios offers a creative experience quite unlike anything available anywhere else in the world, coupled with a secluded resort-style pool and outdoor spa. This idyllic studio with world-class facilities is nestled away on an elevated 25 acres of secluded bushland, only a five-minute drive out of the major rural centre of Gosford.
The Grove’s local musical heritage is near peerless. It’s here that Silverchair recorded Neon Ballroom and Diorama; Delta Goodrem created much of Innocent Eyes; Eskimo Joe made Black Fingernails Red Wine; Something For Kate moulded Echolalia.
APRA AMCOS member offer: a special discount of 20% off recording, mixing, or mastering rates.
Make a booking by emailing [email protected] with your full name, contact number, and your APRA AMCOS number.
Book Grove Studios
Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio – 3MBS Melbourne
3MBS 103.5FM is a community radio station based in Abbotsford, Melbourne.
A professionally equipped Recording Studio is available for both studio recordings and rehearsals, with video recording also available.
The space also features an impressive Kawai Shigeru 7-foot grand piano.
There is also an experienced team of technicians ready to help you get the recording you’re after.
APRA AMCOS Member offer:
20% off all listed prices for all services listed here.
Heliport Studios
Heliport Studios is situated on the pristine Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Perched on the hillside of Buderim, and a short drive to Mooloolaba beaches and resorts.
Heliport Studios is a complex of three dedicated recording studios, and numerous songwriting spaces on the 68-acre property. Each studio features Solid State Logic mixing, classic outboard, and microphones, as well as tracking to a 24 track Studer A827 tape machine.
APRA AMCOS member offer: 20% off Heliport Studios day rate for Studio A and Studio B.
Heliport Studios is also offering a free studio consultation to discuss your project, give feedback and explore production options, as well as view the facilities.
To make a booking, call 0410 206 232 or email [email protected]
Book Heliport Studios
Rosie's Audio
Offering APRA AMCOS members 10% off full rate masters (EP/album rates and extras not included).
Learn more here.
Studios 301
Studios 301 understand the needs of Australian songwriters and musicians because they've been working with Australian artists for the last 90 years.
Studios 301 has played host to numerous internationally acclaimed artists such as Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, U2, David Bowie, INXS, Elton John, Prince, Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg, The Black Eyed Peas, Flume, Lana Del Rey, Katy Perry, Lizzo, Charli XCX, A$AP Rocky, Migos, The Weeknd, Delta Goodrem, Cold Chisel, Matt Corby and Amy Shark.
APRA AMCOS member offer:
10% off Mixing & 10% off Mastering
- DISCOUNT ONLY AVAILABLE AT TIME OF BOOKING
Travel
Your membership card is accessible from the app and can be added to your Apple Wallet.
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has recently introduced new economy fares including Economy Choice and Economy Flex, each of which will offer different booking options. Travellers will continue to receive 23 kilograms of checked baggage and seat selection when they book an Economy Choice or Economy Flex fare. NB: The Economy Lite fare does not allow for excess baggage.
Please note that complimentary music baggage allowance is only available on Virgin Australia Domestic flights operated by Boeing 737, Max 737 and Airbus 320 due to cargo hold space restrictions.
Individual artists can access up to 64kg of checked baggage complimentary (4 pieces with no piece being over 32kg) when travelling domestically within Australia on Virgin Australia (excludes Economy Lite fares).
How to book
Once you have booked a domestic flight with Virgin Australia, note your booking reference number.
- Email [email protected] with your booking reference number and your APRA AMCOS membership number, or APRA AMCOS or OneMusic Australia licensee number. Your digital membership card is available in the APRA AMCOS for Music Creators App - available to download for free on the Apple App Store or the GooglePlay store, Please note this must be done at least 2 business days prior to travel.
- To make a group booking of 10 or more guests, please contact Group Sales on 13 67 00 or email [email protected]
Important to note:
- An APRA AMCOS member number must be provided for each member of the touring party - the baggage allowance is for individual artists
- You must email your booking reference number and membership/licensee number at least 2 business days prior to travel. This is essential to receive the baggage allowance.
Virgin Australia encourages eligible members to book flights via their music industry travel specialist.
In the event that booking via your music industry travel specialist is not an option, bookings can be made via www.virginaustralia.com
Contact Virgin Australia
QANTAS
Offer for APRA AMCOS members and members of other eligible musical associations: Qantas allows additional baggage allowance for domestic travel within Australia. See all the details and how to book on the QANTAS website.
To be eligible for the increased checked baggage offer you must:
- have booked directly via qantas.com or Qantas app,
- be travelling on an Australian domestic flight operated by Qantas or QantasLink (excluding Lord Howe Island flights),
- be travelling with a musical instrument, and
- be a current member of an affiliated musical association
NOTE: You may be asked by Qantas to provide a membership card to prove your eligibility. Your digital membership card is available in the APRA AMCOS for Music Creators App - available to download for free on the Apple App Store or the GooglePlay store, or get in touch with our member services team 48 hours before you travel and they will help you out.
Learn about Qantas
The Standard Hotels (worldwide)
APRA AMCOS member and music licence customer offer: get up to 15%* discount at any of The Standard Hotels and Bunkhouse Hotels around the world. Locations include London, New York, LA, Miami, Austin, Maldives, Thailand and much more.
To view a complete list of hotels and take advantage of this discount, head to The Standard website, click on the ‘Book Now’ button and plug in the code 'ONTHEROADAGAIN' in the ‘Promo Code’ field under the 'Special Codes' section of the booking engine.
Book a room or find out more on The Standard website or Instagram @thestandard.
*This offer may not be available during peak times.
GoGet Carshare
GoGet are offering APRA AMCOS members access to any of our vehicles at great low rates by the hour or the day, also includes:
• No sign up fees
• No ongoing membership fees
• Add an unlimited number of drivers to your account with no extra fee
• Discounted booking rates
• Only pay for what you use!
Additional details and information at the button below:
Insurance
Marsh - Public Liability and Personal Accident Cover
Marsh is the principal risk partner and has worked together with APRA AMCOS directly to provide insurance solutions built to support musos.
APRA AMCOS members can search affordable polices online via their easy to compare solution, and be covered in minutes.
Underpinned by a team who have over 60+ years of experience working within the entertainment sector, Marsh can help you arrange:
- Individual and band insurance
- Music and singing teachers insurance
- Equipment and musical instruments insurance
- And more
Marsh knows what musos want
- Cover composed by musos, for musos
- Compare coverage and buy online in minutes
- Affordable solutions with your needs in mind
$5 for every annual music policy sold online goes to Support Act, providing financial assistance to those in need within the music industry.
Marsh - Individual Performer and Band Insurance:
Public Liability including options for Personal Accident Cover
Marsh’s Gig Cover allows musos and bands to buy cover for a week, a month or longer rather than annual lock in policies.
Musos can buy 30 days Public Liability cover for as low as $30 and bands can buy 7 days cover for a competitive price.
Learn more and buy online
Marsh - Music & Singing Teachers Insurance:
Designed to suit the requirements for those who work with schools. Don’t risk it and get covered today with Marsh’s industry leading solution:
- 12 months cover
- $30m Public & Products Liability
- $5m Professional Liability cover
- Wrongful allegations cover
- Personal Accident Cover
- Worldwide Cover (excluding US & Canada) *
- Venue Hire Cover: Cover for when you stage a show, workshop or rehearsal (max. 300 attendance)
*Contact Marsh on 1300 655 931 if you require cover for USA/Canada.
Learn more and buy online
Marsh - Equipment & Musical Instruments Insurance:
Marsh understands that your gear and instruments are crucial to your performance, passion and livelihood. That’s why they have designed a specialist policy for various budgets.
- Accidental damage & theft
- Worldwide cover (includes in transit and storage)
- Emergency Hire Cost – Up to 25% of your sum insured can be used for emergency hire costs
- Hired/Borrowed equipment cover – Cover for when your hire gear
- Low excess
- Plus much more
This insurance policy is perfect to consider for the aspiring artist just starting out and wanting to protect their gear to a collector of all things musical!
Aon Instrument and Equipment Cover
Buy the discounted insurance you need online in 5 minutes from Aon.
Band or performing group, or after Aon’s instrument and equipment insurance?
As a band or performing group, Aon has you covered with very affordable and hassle-free Public Liability insurance (protects you for claims of damage, accident or injury to the public/audience) and/or Equipment and Instrument insurance, that you can buy online in about five minutes.
APRA AMCOS members should tick the box to receive an additional discount on:
- Public Liability (with or without Equipment & Instrument insurance)
- Equipment & Instrument insurance (with or without Public Liability)*
*For more than $20,000 Sum Insured on your equipment and instruments cover, you’ll receive a 10% discount when you have not had a claim in the last three years. Call Aon’s Entertainment team on 1800 806 584 to discuss this offer.
Aon Performers Public Liability
Aon has you covered too with a tailored Public Liability policy for individual performer APRA AMCOS members. APRA AMCOS members receive a $5 discount.
Quick quote & buy online process.
Affordable, discounted prices starting at only $115.
Certificate of insurance sent to you within minutes via email, not days.
Cover that’s applicable worldwide (except US & Canada)
Make sure to tick the box asking if you’re an APRA AMCOS member to receive your discount. Buy online.
Aon Musicians Personal Accident
Aon developed an industry-leading insurance policy, the Muso Support Policy, following discussions with APRA AMCOS and other music industry associations to meet the needs of musicians. Simply, this policy offers 24/7 worldwide cover and up to 3 years support for lost income following accidental injury, illness, permanent disability or death. You can choose between 2 types and 2 levels of cover; accident only or accident + illness, and for a price as low as $74.25.
APRA AMCOS members receive a discount of $9.09.
Plus, ensure you check the box asking if you’re an APRA AMCOS member to receive an extra discount, no matter the cover you choose. Get a quote & buy online.
Aon Music Teachers Insurance
For our members who also teach what they love, whether that’s an instrument or singing, Aon’s tailored music teacher insurance is right for you.
It’s a comprehensive policy protecting you against risks like Public Liability, Personal Accident and Professional liability as well as offering cover for any schools you work with or for wrongful allegations. Plus, at the thoroughly negotiated, very affordable price of only $279, it’s certainly worth a look.
APRA AMCOS members who are music teachers receive a $5 discount.
Marketing and web services
One76
One76 is a full-service creative house for the creative at heart.
Their mission is to provide the most current facilities for up-and-coming digital artists across music, photography, video production, and content creation.
Their services range from photography and video production, audio and music production, podcasting, content production, and digital marketing. One76 even has their own education facility with a dedicated digital arts academy that teaches music production, digital marketing, and photography.
APRA AMCOS member offer: 20% discount
Contact One76
The Annex
The Annex is a marketing strategy agency that specialises in working with talent, management and labels to tailor and deliver bespoke campaigns.
Since it's launch in 2018, the company has run campaigns for Pnau, Genesis Owusu and Royel Otis, whilst also working on the Number 1 album rollouts for Illy, Sheppard, Violent Soho and Lime Cordiale and top 10 albums for Passenger, Adam Lambert and Triple One.
APRA AMCOS member offer:
Emerging Artist Package (COST - $500)
- 1 hour consultation determining key needs, ambitions and general questions
- Social and branding health check
- 2nd 1 hour session where feedback is given on health checks and suggested next steps are given
Established Artists Package (COST - $600)
- 1 hour consultation discussing previous history, current issues in terms of catalogues and new releases
- Social, branding and catalogue health check
- 2nd 1 hour session where feedback is given on health checks and suggested next steps are given
Business services, subscriptions and publications
Australian Copyright Council (ACC)
APRA AMCOS members receive 10%-20% off books and webinars from the Australian Copyright Council.
Discount includes:
For books:
- 10% off
For webinars:
- 10% off a single ticket
- 20% off multiple tickets
Simply input the discount code APRAAMCOS. Discount expires 31 March 2026, 6pm AEDT.
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Rolling Stone Australia
Rolling Stone Australia, published by The Brag Media, is bigger and better than ever! Divert your eyes from the screen, put down your phone and lock into the joy of long-form journalism with more music, more politics and more culture.
APRA AMCOS member and music licence customer offer: simply use the discount code APRA20 when locking in your annual subscription to Rolling Stone Australia magazine to receive 20% off. $5 of your purchase price will go towards ensuring Support Act can continue its important work for musicians and industry professionals in need.
Subscribe to Rolling Stone
Into Tomorrow - Boutique Accounting Services for Creatives
What do you get if you cross a musician, a music artist manager, and an accountant? Someone who understands tax, business, and accounting applied to music and creative industries AND in a language you can understand. That's Into Tomorrow.
Into Tomorrow provides highly affordable, personalised business services to musicians and other creatives. Services include income tax, BAS, business structures, business consulting and coaching, bookkeeping, and audits.
APRA AMCOS members and music licence customers receive 15% off all services PLUS an additional 15% off the standard Into Tomorrow creatives discount. That's a whopping 30% off their already highly affordable rates. Just quote code APRA2025 (and sing your favourite Beatles song - optional but we would love to hear it).
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BusinessKitz
Need help with your business admin? Try BusinessKitz!
BusinessKitz allows you to create, digitally sign and store all of your business documents in one seamless platform. Business Kitz also has over 150 business documents and legal templates available for use on its platform. BusinessKitz is offering APRA AMCOS members 5 free documents OR a 50% monthly discount to use the full platform and create, digitally sign and store all your business documents in one place for only $6.99USD per month + GST.
Apply the promotional code APRA2024XZ to the Premium Plan when creating an account.
O Visa Workshop with Andrea Szew
Unlock the mysteries of U.S. artist visas (O Visas) with U.S. Immigration attorney Andrea Szew, an expert with 20+ years of experience in securing hundreds of visas for artists worldwide.
The Workshop Includes:
• 6 comprehensive lessons at your fingertips immediately
• Step by Step guide of the entire O Visa Qualification Process
• Custom worksheet to use during the workshop
• Details, tips, pointers, and secrets on each of the criteria you must meet to qualify for the O Visa
• PRICELESS TIME with Andrea sharing ALL her knowledge from 20+ years of experience getting hundreds of clients O visas
• A chance to have a 1:1 consultation with Andrea at an unheard of DISCOUNTED rate once you complete the workshop to discuss your particular case and walk through your completed worksheet
• FREE BONUS LESSON - How to take your O visa to a Green Card!!
Take advantage now of a special APRA AMCOS member offer, use APRAOVISA15 coupon code to receive a 15% discount on the Workshop.
Sorrento Strategic Solutions
Sorrento Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd provides accredited Self-Managed Super Fund advice and bespoke Financial Planning Services across various growth profiles depending upon your circumstances and financial goals. As an Authorised Representative of Akambo Pty Ltd trading as Accountants Private Advice (APA - AFSL 322056), Kylie Thompson is now one of a minority of Australian accountants legally licensed to offer Accredited Financial Planning Services.
Sorrento Strategic Solutions is proud of its partnership with APA – a leading self-licensed private wealth firm. As recent winners of the IFA Award for their investment expertise, APA currently manages funds in excess of $500m across a base of 750+ clients Australia-wide.
APRA AMCOS member and music licence customer offer: $500.00 discount off the preparation of a Financial Plan Statement of Advice or Self-Managed Super Fund Advice.
To navigate the world of advice and investing, call 08 9246 7504 or email Sorrento Strategic Solutions
Contact Sorrento Strategic Solutions
Sorrento Strategic Music
With more than 25 years’ experience specialising in the specific needs of musicians and those associated with the arts and entertainment industries, Sorrento Strategic Music understands musicians and provides specialist financial advice and taxation services tailored to the industry.
Sorrento Strategic Music can help you turn your music endeavours into a viable business. Services available -
- Effectively forecast and manage your cash flow and tax affairs
- Budget for touring and recording
- Prepare simple and accurate income and expenses records
APRA AMCOS members and music licence customer offer: an exclusive discounted accountancy package, including -
- Complimentary ½ hour initial consultation
- 20% discount off fees for the first year’s taxation work
Call 08 9246 7504 or email Sorrento Strategic Music to take up the offer.
Sign up to Sorrento Strategic Music
Perez Varela Lawyers Pty Ltd.
Perez Varela Lawyers Pty Ltd offer expertise in commercial law, contract law, media and entertainment law, as well as Immigration law and Wills and Estates. They offer legal brilliance and professionalism, focusing on your personal and professional circumstances.
With over 10 years experience, Perez Varela Lawyers Pty Ltd pride themselves on a complete approach to your matter, offering expertise in commercial law, contract law, media and entertainment law, as well as Immigration law and Wills and Estates. They offer legal brilliance and professionalism, focusing on your personal and professional circumstances and always place an importance on your time (or lack of it!).
Perez Varela Lawyer services include:
- Entertainment including NDAs, winner’s agreements, liability release agreements
- Intellectual property including trademarking
- Contracts including commission based agreements
- Commercial
- Conveyance & property
- Immigration including visas and travel exemptions, registered agents of the Australian Department of Home Affairs
- Licensing litigation
- Local and government planning
- Wills and estates
APRA AMCOS member and music licence customer offer: a complimentary 30-minute consultation with a solicitor on the Perez Varela team.
Contact [email protected] or please call us on 0450747894.
Rock n Roll Gallery by Tony Mott
Rock N Rock Gallery – A Journey From Sheffield to Sydney 1983 -2023 is Tony Mott’s story in his words, with his photos. 450 pages of over 1,000 bands and artists shot over 30 years.
APRA AMCOS members and music licence customer offer: $100 including postage for a mammoth limited edition hand signed and numbered book.
Contact Tony to place your order.
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Music courses & songwriting
Unsigned Only Music Awards
The Unsigned Only Music Awards is a global competition dedicated to independent artists, including APRA members across Australia and New Zealand. Open to original songs and covers, it offers a rare chance for unsigned artists to gain international recognition while staying independent.
Judged by top industry professionals, one artist will be named Artist of the Year and receive $20,000 (USD), along with a custom award from Society Awards.
Recent winners include last year’s Grand Prize winner, Orlando Kallen, showcasing the global opportunities the competition creates.
APRA AMCOS members receive USD$5 off the USD$35 entry fee by applying the APRA26!UO discount code at checkout.
Learn more & submit your music
International Song Competition
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) gives Australian and New Zealand songwriters the opportunity to showcase their music on a global stage. Join past ISC winners from the region, including Gotye, Kimbra, Vance Joy, Tones and I, and The Teskey Brothers. Enter across 24 categories and have your songs heard by judges including Tom Waits, Elle King, Conor Oberst, Robert Smith, Aimee Mann, and Nancy Wilson. Winners share in over $150,000 USD in cash and prizes, including a $25,000 USD Grand Prize.
APRA AMCOS members receive $5USD off the entry price, by using promo code iscapra!26 .
Music Production for Women
MPW offers an Introduction to Music Production course which is a hands-on initiative designed to demystify the basics of electronic music production in an accessible and easy-to-follow manner, as well courses and workshops in other areas of music production and mixing.
In this Intro to Music Production Package, you get the following:
- Lifetime access to the MPW Intro to Music Production Course with 6 modules, Drums, Synths, Sampling, Recording Audio Effects and Mixing
- Invites to monthly group catch-up calls to chat through your production questions, general music question or just have a chat with other great musicians
- E-mail support directly from MPW founder, Xylo Aria
- Monthly track feedback from an Industry audio professional
- A special discount for Ableton Live, only available to MPW students
- Access to our Industry List of Mixing and Mastering engineers and discounts for their service
- Access to their collaborators list
- Monthly goal setting and accountability
APRA AMCOS member offer: 20% off Introduction to Music Production. Discounts can be redeemed using the discount code "APRA20"
Redeem your MPW Introduction to Music Production discount
I Heart Songwriting Club
Do you suffer from writer’s block? Do you struggle to find time to write songs in your busy schedule? Do you want to be a better songwriter?
Since 2014, I Heart Songwriting Clubhas been helping songwriters around the world to write their best songs yet! With over 30,000 songs written by over 1500 songwriters from 30 countries around the world, it’s no wonder entire albums have been written, ARIA awards have been nominated and many careers have been launched from this simple writing club.
I Heart Songwriting Club is an Australian-based online songwriting community for all songwriters to develop their craft, creative practice and collaboration, and a safe space to give and receive feedback and support each other to keep creating.
“I LOVE I HEART SONGWRITING CLUB! It shook me out of my writing block and taught me new ways to write. I have it to thank for most of my songs on my latest album (that was nominated for an ARIA Award!).” - Mama Kin
Imagine how it would feel to be writing songs every week, sharing them with peers, getting feedback and being a part of something bigger. APRA AMCOS member offer: join I Heart Songwriting Club now and receive 30% off your first 10-week term.
*Applies to your first 10-week term of The Club.
Get 30% off when you join The Club
American Songwriter - contests
Enter American Songwriter's contests for the chance to win prizes including a Nashville 'Dream Day on Music Row', mentoring, equipment and gear, a feature in American Songwriting and more. APRA AMCOS members, enter the promo code APRALOVE to receive 25% off your entry fee. (Eligible for all of 2024).
For more information and to enter your songs, visit the below.
American Songwriter contests
Oxford Creative Academy
Oxford Creative Academy (OCA) has reimagined music education to deliver a fully integrated approach to mastering the music industry. OCA's 360 degree creative hub gives its students real-time support and engagement through 4 pillars:
1. PERFORM - Perform in our monthly emerging artist showcase held at Oxford Art Factory. If you’re more of a behind-the-scenes person, work on any aspect of this event from promotion to event management.
2. PRODUCE - Get 12 hours of free studio recording time per term to record your tracks or work with emerging artists on their projects.
3. RELEASE - Access free label services to release your music or work with emerging artists to release theirs.
4. LEARN - You’ll study a nationally recognised Cert IV in Music and choose your specialisation in Entertainment Business Management, Music Production or Live Performance.
APRA AMCOS members offer: 20% off all courses and access to the creative hub.
Enter your APRA member number in your application.
The Songwriting Academy
The Songwriting Academy has launched a new free creative community!
for all emerging and professional songwriters, artists, producers, composers, musicians and
entrepreneurs.
The Songwriting Academy has a 9 year track record in educational excellence, supporting, training and mentoring emerging artists, songwriters, composers and producers, and took the bold move to build a comprehensive networking platform for creatives across the world to come
together quickly, easily and at zero cost.
As part of the new initiative, all community members are invited to free monthly Meet-Ups, live on zoom with speed-dating style networking rooms, with the chance to meet top hitmakers and business executives from the faculty of The Songwriting Academy.
