Women In The Studio National Accelerator
MPC is now accepting applications for our 2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator.
Celebrating its seventh year, the Accelerator is designed to provide the cohort of producer-songwriters with skills development and networking opportunities that may otherwise be inaccessible to them.
The program will focus on topics including technical and songwriting skills, branding and financial literacy and will offer opportunities for creative collaborations. Each producer, as a condition of acceptance, has also agreed to explore volunteer opportunities in their own community.
The Accelerator will run from June to October 2025 and the sessions and workshops will take place virtually and in person. The week-long in-person residency program will take place in Toronto between Friday, July 25 to Thursday, July 31, 2025 (*exact dates TBD).
Past and present mentors: Ebonie Smith, Emily Lazar, Sylvia Massy, Dr. Susan Rogers, Ann Mincieli, Linda Perry, Eli Brown, Angie Randisi, Rob Wells, Liz Rodrigues, and Samantha Pickard.
Videos
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2023 Recap Video
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2022 Recap Video
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2021 Recap Video
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2020 Recap Video
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2019 Recap Video
“RBC is committed to powering ideas that equip the next generation of creatives with skills for a thriving future. The creative community contributes significantly to the Canadian economy and plays an important role in building vibrant, inclusive communities – that’s why we are proud to support Music Publishers Canada’s Women in the Studio National Accelerator, which fosters the professional growth and advancement of talent in the music industry. Congratulations to the 2024 cohort – our communities are strengthened by your artistic passion and contributions.”
— Mark Beckles, Vice President, Social Impact and Innovation, RBC
“We are thrilled to announce the sixth cohort of our Women in the Studio National Accelerator. With the help of our program partners and industry network, we are looking forward to breaking down some of the barriers that exist for this group of talented producers and give them the support they need to enter the next phase of their careers.”
— Margaret McGuffin, CEO, Music Publishers Canada
2024 Producers
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Alysha Brilla
Toronto, ON
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Cat Hiltz
Vancouver, BC
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Charmie
Toronto, ON
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Jinting
Jinting Zhao
Edmonton, AB
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JoJo Worthington
Joanna Worthington
Montreal, QC
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Selci
Samantha Selci
Toronto, ON
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Program News
The Women in the Studio National Accelerator is generously supported by
“Only 6% of the songs you hear are produced by women. FACTOR will continue funding the vital Women In The Studio program until this figure achieves parity. Talented women in this area have been denied opportunities for too long and this program is a remedy for modernizing the recording industry.”
— Meg Symsyk, President and CEO, FACTOR
“Ontario Creates is proud to support the 2024 Women in the Studio National Accelerator program. This initiative aligns with Ontario Creates’ mission to foster growth, innovation, and diversity in Ontario’s creative industries. Empowering women in music production not only contributes to a more inclusive industry but also makes good business sense and ensures that Ontario remains a vibrant hub for musical talent and creativity. We congratulate all the participants and look forward to their future successes.”
— Karen Thorne-Stone, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Creates