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SUMMARY:Songwriter Masterclass with Jenna Andrews
DESCRIPTION:Few songwriters understand the anatomy of a global hit quite like Jenna Andrews. Fresh off the breakout success of KPop Demon Hunters\, she continues to shape the sound of contemporary pop at the highest level\, working across borders\, languages\, and markets. \nIn this in-depth masterclass\, moderated by SOCAN’s Houtan Hodania\, Jenna pulls back the curtain on her creative process\, from the first spark of an idea to the final vocal take. Using real-world examples\, including her work on KPop Demon Hunters\, she’ll explore how great songs are built\, how collaboration evolves in high-stakes rooms\, and what it takes to create music that resonates on a global scale. \nFor emerging writers and seasoned professionals alike\, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a songwriter operating at the forefront of today’s international music industry.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/songwriter-masterclass-with-jenna-andrews/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,SOCAN Songwriters Series
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SUMMARY:Nashville North: Country Music Songwriters Circle w/ David Thomson\, Parker Graye\, and Paige Rutledge
DESCRIPTION:Country music has always been built on great songs and the stories behind them. From Nashville writing rooms to festival mainstages\, today’s country artists are carrying that tradition forward while expanding the genre’s reach. \nIn this intimate\, in-the-round session\, moderated by Hot Country Radio’s Tracy Lynn\, Tim Hicks\, David Thomson\, Parker Graye\, and Paige Rutledge take the stage to share the songs that define them. Blending live performance with candid conversation\, they’ll unpack the personal experiences\, writing sessions\, and industry moments that shape their work. \nThis is country music at its core: honest\, stripped-back\, and driven by story. \n 
URL:https://departureto.com/event/nashville-north-country-music-songwriters-circle-w-david-thomson-parker-graye-tim-hicks-tbd-and-paige-rutledge/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Producer Playback: South Asian Edition with Deep Jandu\, Jay Trak presented by SOCAN
DESCRIPTION:Long before South Asian music became a global force\, producers in Canada were quietly shaping the sound that would carry it there. Artists like Deep Jandu didn’t just participate in the rise of Punjabi music; they helped define its modern identity\, building a sonic language that now resonates worldwide. \nIn this special Producer Playback session\, moderated by Karan Chahal\, Deep Jandu and Jay Trak break down the records and creative choices that pushed the culture forward. From early innovations to today’s cross-border collaborations\, they’ll explore how a distinctly Canadian foundation helped influence a global movement\, and how that influence continues to evolve through a new generation of producers and artists. \nWith additional guests to be announced\, this is a rare opportunity to trace the lineage of a sound\, from its roots in local scenes to its place at the forefront of global music today.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/producer-playback-south-asian-edition-with-deep-jandu-jay-trak-more-to-be-announced/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,SOCAN Songwriters Series
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SUMMARY:Black Music Songwriters Circle presented by SOCAN
DESCRIPTION:Black music has long been the foundation of global sound\, shaping everything from R&B and soul to hip hop\, pop and beyond. In Canada\, a new generation of artists is building on that legacy while carving out distinct\, future-facing voices. \nThis songwriter circle brings together Jev\, Adria Kain\, + special guests for an intimate session rooted in both performance and conversation. Moving between songs and storytelling\, they’ll explore the influences\, lived experiences\, and creative instincts that drive their work. \nA powerful snapshot of where Black music in Canada is now and where it’s headed next.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/black-music-songwriters-circle-presented-by-socan/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,SOCAN Songwriters Series
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SUMMARY:Composer Masterclass with Peter Peter
DESCRIPTION:Behind every great film or series is a score that shapes how we feel\, often before a single word is spoken. With standout work including Heated Rivalry\, Peter Peter has built a reputation for crafting music that deepens narrative and defines tone across screen-based storytelling. \nIn this masterclass\, moderated by SOCAN’s Mike Rocha\, Peter Peter breaks down the role of music in story\, exploring how composition can build tension\, heighten emotion\, and anchor a project’s identity. From first brief to final mix\, Peter offers a detailed look at the creative and technical process behind scoring for film and television. \nFor anyone interested in the intersection of music and screen\, this is an inside look at composing at a high level.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/composer-masterclass-with-peter-peter/
LOCATION:Jane Mallett Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)\, 27 Front St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5E 1B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Departure,SOCAN Songwriters Series
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SUMMARY:Pop's Next Wave: A Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:Pop music moves fast but great songwriting is what makes it stick. Behind every hook\, chorus\, and viral moment is a writer shaping how the world hears and feels a song. \nIn this in-the-round session\, Alicia Creti\, Liam Benayon\, Rêve\, and Sophie Simmons come together to share their approach to writing music that connects at scale. Through live performance and open conversation\, they’ll unpack the creative process\, the pressure of commercial success\, and the realities of building a voice in a crowded global market.
URL:https://departureto.com/event/pops-next-wave-a-songwriters-circle/
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