Roles in the music industry
Who’s who in the industry – and what do they do.
Who’s most important at the start for a young songwriter/singer songwriter.
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Workshop Programme
Pathways To Success: Understanding The Music Business
Why attend?
Calling all parents of aspiring young songwriters/artists!
By popular demand we’ve designed an online workshop for parents of aspiring young songwriters, on the 30th April from 6-8pm. The aim being to demystify the music business and give parents the best advice to help their child get the best start and take advantage of opportunities.
We’ll answer questions like: What are the different roles in the industry? When do you need a manager? Is getting a record deal the priority? What are the multiple ways songwriters generate revenue? What are the best ways of getting your songs heard? How do you create your brand? How do you cut through the noise and stand out? Should you copyright your songs? What are the common terms in music contracts and what should you avoid? When do you need to invest in paying a music producer? What should my child be doing now?
Song Academy Credentials
Founded 16 years ago, Song Academy is the leading songwriting platform for young people aged 8-22.
At the heart of our programmes is a passion to nurture young songwriters across the world, to develop what makes them each unique and get their voices heard.
Our programmes range from levelling up their songwriting skills (with our songwriting clubs, workshops, summer camps, song feedback reports), to getting their songs heard (with The Young Songwriter competition) and developing their understanding of the music business and how to get the best start (with our mentoring programme, Ad Lib).
We’ve brought together an incredible panel of speakers to give the ultimate online workshop for parents of aspiring young songwriters.
Cost
Online workshop on Wednesday 30th April from 6-8pm
The two hour workshop costs £54.50
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Speakers
LEXI DU BUCLET
Lexi is a dynamic R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Chicago, known for her evocative voice, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic stage presence.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Master’s in Songwriting from London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, she has performed with artists like Chance The Rapper, Baby Face, and Boyz II Men and has gained traction in the UK music scene.
Beyond her artistry, Lexi is a dedicated music educator, currently teaching songwriting at Song Academy in London, where she leads after-school programs, online lessons, and half-term workshops for young musicians.
She recently served as the vocal coach for SEDOS’ production of The Color Purple and has been passionate about music education since 2017, when she taught music and show choir across five Chicago public schools. Combining her deep musical expertise with a commitment to mentorship, Lexi continues to inspire the next generation of artists through both her performances and teaching.
NATALIE MCCOOL
Natalie McCool is an inspiring singer, songwriter & multi instrumentalist.
A graduate of the renown Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), her music has been playlisted on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, not to mention featured in the likes of The Sunday Times and Wonderland Magazine. She has also played shows and festivals internationally, including Austin Texas’ industry showcase festival SXSW (USA), Hamamatsu World Festival in Japan, and Kendal Calling, Latitude and Festival No. 6 in the UK. She has supported the likes of Aurora, Joan Armatrading and Boy George.
Her recent album Memory Girl was co-written with The Wombats’ Dan Haggis and she has always been a passionate collaborator, writing for other artists and many different projects including UK’s electronic label Anjunabeats.
Natalie is currently part of the Song Academy team leading our songwriting clubs, workshops, camps and mentoring programme.
KENNY BARBER
Kenny Barber is the Relationship Manager for Black Music at PRS for Music, supporting over 175,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. He works closely with high-profile songwriters, producers, and industry professionals, raising awareness of PRS and MCPS while helping music creators maximise their income and career growth.
A former Sony ATV-signed singer-songwriter, Kenny is also Managing Director of Sonitus Music Group, overseeing R&B star Bellah and a dynamic tour management roster, including Nippa, Bawo, Ragz Originale, Fave, and AntsLive.
Beyond music, he is a devoted father of three who enjoys community football, chess, and flying airplanes and helicopters in his free time.
GOODNESS VICTOR
An experienced multidisciplinary creative, Goodness Victor is currently Spotify’s songwriter and publishing partnerships associate manager, where her position focuses on creating global opportunities for songwriters and producers.
Throughout her career so far, she has led creative campaigns spotlighting star songwriters such as Kamille, MNEK, LostBoy, Ari PenSmith and Ines Dunn.
Before joining Spotify, she identified emerging talent as an A&R scout at Decca Records (UMG). She transitioned into the music industry, having previously worked in the digital transformation industry at design consultancies such as AKQA and Accenture Song.