Description
In this episode, we interviewed Rebecca and Jordan from Pandion Music Foundation, a non-profit supporting musicians with resources, education, and community. We discussed the Foundation's mission to help artists, their various programs, and their efforts to reach underserved areas.
Rebecca and Jordan share their journey of starting Pandion in 2021, receiving their license in 2022, and launching workshops to educate independent artists. We discussed the challenges artists face, including industry barriers and mental health issues, and how Pandion offers free workshops and a wellness program called Pandion Unplugged.
The founders emphasize the importance of creating a supportive community for artists. They discuss partnerships with other organizations, upcoming events, and their gratitude for the support they've received. Pandion serves as a bridge, providing essential resources without charging artists, and their plans for future growth and collaboration.
Overall, the Pandion Music Foundation has had a significant impact in the music industry by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for artists to thrive.
Guest Bio:
Pandion Music Foundation (PMF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded by creators, for creators; a free global music community empowering artists as they navigate the music industry through educational resources, workshops, wellness guidance and direct access to experts — helping to provide a constant thread of support for music creators.
About the Hosts:
We’re Sonnet Simmons and John Clinebell, 2 indie artists who have found success and creative fulfillment through licensing our music for ads, TV shows and films.
We were once so disheartened and discouraged that our music wasn’t being noticed or valued through traditional methods. So we both started on a journey to find another way. For us, that “third door” was sync! And what we discovered is a lot better than we could have ever even imagined…[Find out more here]
Resources From This Episode:
2Indie - Visit our website for more resources and information on how to get YOUR music signed
The Sync Society - Want to join our exclusive online sync community, with weekly LIVE networking and coaching calls?
@2indieofficial - Follow us on Instagram
Sync It! Music Licensing Community - Follow us on Facebook
Pandion Music Foundation - Learn more about our guest and their work