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career paths in the country music industry: Singer-songwriter
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Women's Leadership Academy
A professional development program providing interactive group coaching for high-performing, high-potential women leaders within the Country Music business.
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Bringing together a curated group of members to discuss and tackle an issue or topic facing the music business. The best part? It all happens over a beverage - whether that's a cocktail, or a coffee - we have a drink for you.
CMA Touring Mentorship Program
A mentorship program that gives early-career touring professionals access to experienced professionals in their desired fields. Throughout the program, mentees meet with their mentors monthly over 6 months and discuss best practices in their role, trends in the industry, and receive real-world experience through shadowing and projects.
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A career development program for post-secondary students who have demonstrated a drive to succeed in the music industry. Through programming and mentorship, the program develops the future leaders of the music business.
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The CMA Foundation began investing in music education in 2006 and was birthed from the passion of our artists and industry professionals who first fell in love with music within the four walls of a classroom. Thanks to their teachers who believed in them, they were able to go after their dreams.
