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 in July.
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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2019 Recap Video
“The creative community makes meaningful and important contributions to society and our economy. Supporting artists with inclusive opportunities for prosperity, connecting them to broader networks and allowing for skills development can help ensure they may continue to share their talents with our communities. Congratulations to the 2025 Women in the Studio Accelerator Cohort!”
— Gayle Corcoran, Senior Director, Social Impact, RBC
“Only six percent of the songs you hear are produced by women. Now in its seventh year, the Accelerator is a cornerstone of what we do at Music Publishers Canada to make sure we are doing the work that will lead to seeing meaningful change in this industry. We look forward to guiding the participants as they learn and grow over the coming months."
— Margaret McGuffin, CEO, Music Publishers Canada
2025 Producers
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CEC
Winnipeg, MB
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Dagerss
Altona, MB
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Emma Whale
Burlington, ON
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Lila Gray
Vancouver, BC
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Maze
Montreal, QC
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Ramona Vee
Toronto, ON
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TARANEH
Ottawa, 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