A Music Non-Profit

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Est. 2025

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A Music Non-Profit ✳︎ Est. 2025 ✳︎

ONLY 5.9% OF MUSIC PRODUCTION CREDITS WERE HELD BY WOMEN & GENDER NONCONFORMING PRODUCERS LAST YEAR.

WE WANT TO FIX THAT.

Women & gender nonconforming producers bring immense creativity & skill to music, yet access to studios, mentorship, & clear career pathways remain drastically uneven. Imagine all the great art we're missing out on by not having equal voices represented in the creation process.

Derby's goal is to expand equity in music production by supporting women & gender nonconforming producers through free studio residencies, educational opportunities from established producers, & community-driven programs that remove barriers & build sustainable, long-lasting creative careers.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

  • We believe community brings opportunity.

    Our three month residency supports six producers by offering free studio access three days per week.

    The goal of the residency is to foster community & bring opportunity to the residents.

    We do this by providing a focused environment that allows residents access to perks they may not get in their bedroom studios as well as opportunities to collaborate with new artists through curated connections that encourage career momentum.

  • Info sharing is a huge part of educating & building community. Community builds long lasting careers.

    WHAT IS AN OPEN SESSION?

    We invite an established women/GNC producer to sit down with our residents to open up a recording session & go track by track explaining how they made their song.

    WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

    Seeing real-world applications of producer techniques, tips and tricks is a game-changing method of learning. Learning by watching & asking questions promotes collaboration & confidence, & prevents producers from being siloed.

    EDUCATION OUTREACH

    We film each discussion & house them on YouTube as a free open-source educational resource, similar to Tape Notes or Mix With The Masters, except minus the paywall (& including a majority of women/GNC producers. This will allow any up & coming producer to learn production from someone who looks like them.

  • Our quarterly writing camps bring producers together with artists & songwriters through close partnerships with publishing companies & labels. They're designed to spark real creative chemistry, build lasting relationships, & make great art that turns connection into momentum.

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