I'll never forget stepping into a recording studio for the first time. The smell hits you first: warm wood wafting off worn floors lined with bohemian carpets. Standing center stage you can see into the recording booth where the producer's throne sits, or, in reality, a rolling chair behind an array of seemingly magical buttons just waiting to be pushed, sliders set to a perfect point of harmony, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room is silent, waiting in anticipation for someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I thought, how can I make this home a reality for me? When I was 5 when I said I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a bright pink tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in the living room, giving the concert of my life. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black thanks to the influence of Billie Ellish. However, I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. The one who directed, recorded, and made the ideas come to life. So I decided I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. To continue with that, I researched about producers and jobs within the industry. I went to local studios and took classes in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In high school, I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society (Tri-M). My mom helped me turn our basement into a music studio to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and created an Instagram account to share my music. To make producing a reality, I'm headed to college for a music production major, with opportunities to intern at local studios and meet different producers. I also recognize the importance of studying the business side of music to keep my dream alive, which is why I'm minoring in business and entertainment. My dream is to one day open my own studio called “Rebel Records,” the place to add that one thing to a song that makes you nod your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. Only 2% of producers are women. That is a fact I can’t change… yet. However, by opening my own studio where I can support women, and other minority voices in the audio community, I believe we can change this. I've learned that a music career is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work for it and want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one.

I'll never forget stepping into a recording studio for the first time. The smell hits you first: warm wood wafting off worn floors lined with bohemian carpets. Standing center stage you can see into the recording booth where the producer's throne sits, or, in reality, a rolling chair behind an array of seemingly magical buttons just waiting to be pushed, sliders set to a perfect point of harmony, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room is silent, waiting in anticipation for someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I thought, how can I make this home a reality for me? When I was 5 when I said I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a bright pink tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in the living room, giving the concert of my life. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black thanks to the influence of Billie Ellish. However, I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. The one who directed, recorded, and made the ideas come to life. So I decided I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. To continue with that, I researched about producers and jobs within the industry. I went to local studios and took classes in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In high school, I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society (Tri-M). My mom helped me turn our basement into a music studio to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and created an Instagram account to share my music. To make producing a reality, I'm headed to college for a music production major, with opportunities to intern at local studios and meet different producers. I also recognize the importance of studying the business side of music to keep my dream alive, which is why I'm minoring in business and entertainment. My dream is to one day open my own studio called “Rebel Records,” the place to add that one thing to a song that makes you nod your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. Only 2% of producers are women. That is a fact I can’t change… yet. However, by opening my own studio where I can support women, and other minority voices in the audio community, I believe we can change this. I've learned that a music career is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work for it and want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one.

I'll never forget stepping into a recording studio for the first time. The smell hits you first: warm wood wafting off worn floors lined with bohemian carpets. Standing center stage you can see into the recording booth where the producer's throne sits, or, in reality, a rolling chair behind an array of seemingly magical buttons just waiting to be pushed, sliders set to a perfect point of harmony, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room is silent, waiting in anticipation for someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I thought, how can I make this home a reality for me? When I was 5 when I said I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a bright pink tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in the living room, giving the concert of my life. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black thanks to the influence of Billie Ellish. However, I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. The one who directed, recorded, and made the ideas come to life. So I decided I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. To continue with that, I researched about producers and jobs within the industry. I went to local studios and took classes in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In high school, I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society (Tri-M). My mom helped me turn our basement into a music studio to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and created an Instagram account to share my music. To make producing a reality, I'm headed to college for a music production major, with opportunities to intern at local studios and meet different producers. I also recognize the importance of studying the business side of music to keep my dream alive, which is why I'm minoring in business and entertainment. My dream is to one day open my own studio called “Rebel Records,” the place to add that one thing to a song that makes you nod your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. Only 2% of producers are women. That is a fact I can’t change… yet. However, by opening my own studio where I can support women, and other minority voices in the audio community, I believe we can change this. I've learned that a music career is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work for it and want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one.

Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. To continue with that, I researched about producers and jobs within the industry. I went to local studios and took classes in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In high school, I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society (Tri-M). My mom helped me turn our basement into a music studio to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and created an Instagram account to share my music. To make producing a reality, I'm headed to college for a music production major, with opportunities to intern at local studios and meet different producers. I also recognize the importance of studying the business side of music to keep my dream alive, which is why I'm minoring in business and entertainment. My dream is to one day open my own studio called “Rebel Records,” the place to add that one thing to a song that makes you nod your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. Only 2% of producers are women. That is a fact I can’t change… yet. However, by opening my own studio where I can support women, and other minority voices in the audio community, I believe we can change this. I've learned that a music career is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work for it and want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one.

I'll never forget stepping into a recording studio for the first time. The smell hits you first: warm wood wafting off worn floors lined with bohemian carpets. Standing center stage you can see into the recording booth where the producer's throne sits, or, in reality, a rolling chair behind an array of seemingly magical buttons just waiting to be pushed, sliders set to a perfect point of harmony, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room is silent, waiting in anticipation for someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I thought, how can I make this home a reality for me? When I was 5 when I said I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a bright pink tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in the living room, giving the concert of my life. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black thanks to the influence of Billie Ellish. However, I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. The one who directed, recorded, and made the ideas come to life. So I decided I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. To continue with that, I researched about producers and jobs within the industry. I went to local studios and took classes in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In high school, I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society (Tri-M). My mom helped me turn our basement into a music studio to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and created an Instagram account to share my music. To make producing a reality, I'm headed to college for a music production major, with opportunities to intern at local studios and meet different producers. I also recognize the importance of studying the business side of music to keep my dream alive, which is why I'm minoring in business and entertainment. My dream is to one day open my own studio called “Rebel Records,” the place to add that one thing to a song that makes you nod your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. Only 2% of producers are women. That is a fact I can’t change… yet. However, by opening my own studio where I can support women, and other minority voices in the audio community, I believe we can change this. I've learned that a music career is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work for it and want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one.

I'll never forget stepping into a recording studio for the first time. The smell hits you first: warm wood wafting off worn floors lined with bohemian carpets. Standing center stage you can see into the recording booth where the producer's throne sits, or, in reality, a rolling chair behind an array of seemingly magical buttons just waiting to be pushed, sliders set to a perfect point of harmony, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room is silent, waiting in anticipation for someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I thought, how can I make this home a reality for me? When I was 5 when I said I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a bright pink tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in the living room, giving the concert of my life. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black thanks to the influence of Billie Ellish. However, I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. The one who directed, recorded, and made the ideas come to life. So I decided I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. To continue with that, I researched about producers and jobs within the industry. I went to local studios and took classes in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In high school, I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society (Tri-M). My mom helped me turn our basement into a music studio to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and created an Instagram account to share my music. To make producing a reality, I'm headed to college for a music production major, with opportunities to intern at local studios and meet different producers. I also recognize the importance of studying the business side of music to keep my dream alive, which is why I'm minoring in business and entertainment. My dream is to one day open my own studio called “Rebel Records,” the place to add that one thing to a song that makes you nod your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. Only 2% of producers are women. That is a fact I can’t change… yet. However, by opening my own studio where I can support women, and other minority voices in the audio community, I believe we can change this. I've learned that a music career is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work for it and want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one.

When I was 5 when I told my parents I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in our living room, giving them the concert of their lives. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black. I started listening to Billie Ellish, and I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. So I told my parents I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, yet still determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. I grew up listening to all kinds of genres, but Alt 90’s rock defined my teenage years. I mean who doesn't wanna sing to Paramore with the windows down, or hide in your room with Atlantis Morisset. I'm forever grateful to my parents for passing on their music tastes. With some of my family being from West Virginia, I also grew up on bluegrass. I love going to local bluegrass jams and concerts, which is another reason I'm excited for college in a city, live music everywhere. In 2022, I was in California visiting family when I met a producer named Jeremy Skaller, and was captivated with his day to day job. I'll never forget stepping into a (that?) studio for the first time. An array of buttons just waiting to be pushed, carpets scattered across the floor, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room was silent, waiting in expectation of someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I started to think how can I make this my reality??? I researched about producers, managers, and jobs within the industry. I talked to producers and I looked for colleges with the best production programs. After that, I started taking classes at my local studio in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In school I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society. My mom helped me to turn our basement area into a music studio for me to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and I share my music content on Instagram. During college I look forward to interning at local studios, and meeting different producers. After college, I want to open my own studio. I want to be there when that one thing is added to a song, that something that makes you shake your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. I believe it's important to bring an underrepresented voice into this industry. If women only make up 2% of producers, what does that say? With something that is such an influence in most peoples life, like music, it is important we ensure every talented voice is heard and the narrative is equal. I want to support everyone, but especially female and queer individuals whose population is underserved.

When I was 5 when I told my parents I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in our living room, giving them the concert of their lives. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black. I started listening to Billie Ellish, and I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. So I told my parents I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, yet still determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. I grew up listening to all kinds of genres, but Alt 90’s rock defined my teenage years. I mean who doesn't wanna sing to Paramore with the windows down, or hide in your room with Atlantis Morisset. I'm forever grateful to my parents for passing on their music tastes. With some of my family being from West Virginia, I also grew up on bluegrass. I love going to local bluegrass jams and concerts, which is another reason I'm excited for college in a city, live music everywhere. In 2022, I was in California visiting family when I met a producer named Jeremy Skaller, and was captivated with his day to day job. I'll never forget stepping into a (that?) studio for the first time. An array of buttons just waiting to be pushed, carpets scattered across the floor, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room was silent, waiting in expectation of someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I started to think how can I make this my reality??? I researched about producers, managers, and jobs within the industry. I talked to producers and I looked for colleges with the best production programs. After that, I started taking classes at my local studio in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In school I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society. My mom helped me to turn our basement area into a music studio for me to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and I share my music content on Instagram. During college I look forward to interning at local studios, and meeting different producers. After college, I want to open my own studio. I want to be there when that one thing is added to a song, that something that makes you shake your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. I believe it's important to bring an underrepresented voice into this industry. If women only make up 2% of producers, what does that say? With something that is such an influence in most peoples life, like music, it is important we ensure every talented voice is heard and the narrative is equal. I want to support everyone, but especially female and queer individuals whose population is underserved.

When I was 5 when I told my parents I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in our living room, giving them the concert of their lives. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black. I started listening to Billie Ellish, and I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. So I told my parents I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, yet still determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. I grew up listening to all kinds of genres, but Alt 90’s rock defined my teenage years. I mean who doesn't wanna sing to Paramore with the windows down, or hide in your room with Atlantis Morisset. I'm forever grateful to my parents for passing on their music tastes. With some of my family being from West Virginia, I also grew up on bluegrass. I love going to local bluegrass jams and concerts, which is another reason I'm excited for college in a city, live music everywhere. In 2022, I was in California visiting family when I met a producer named Jeremy Skaller, and was captivated with his day to day job. I'll never forget stepping into a (that?) studio for the first time. An array of buttons just waiting to be pushed, carpets scattered across the floor, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room was silent, waiting in expectation of someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I started to think how can I make this my reality??? I researched about producers, managers, and jobs within the industry. I talked to producers and I looked for colleges with the best production programs. After that, I started taking classes at my local studio in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In school I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society. My mom helped me to turn our basement area into a music studio for me to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and I share my music content on Instagram. During college I look forward to interning at local studios, and meeting different producers. After college, I want to open my own studio. I want to be there when that one thing is added to a song, that something that makes you shake your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. I believe it's important to bring an underrepresented voice into this industry. If women only make up 2% of producers, what does that say? With something that is such an influence in most peoples life, like music, it is important we ensure every talented voice is heard and the narrative is equal. I want to support everyone, but especially female and queer individuals whose population is underserved.

When I was 5 when I told my parents I was going to be a rockstar. With pigtails and a tutu I sang ‘Let it go’ at the top of my lungs, center stage in our living room, giving them the concert of their lives. At 13 my style had shifted, I dyed my hair blue, and painted my nails black. I started listening to Billie Ellish, and I realized I didn't wanna be her, I wanted to be Finneas, the genius behind the music. So I told my parents I was going to be a producer. I sit here now at 17 still figuring out my style, yet still determined to be a producer. I think 5 year old me would be cool with that. Music has encompassed my life. I played cello for 7 years, sang in my school's choir, and have been playing guitar for 5 years. I grew up listening to all kinds of genres, but Alt 90’s rock defined my teenage years. I mean who doesn't wanna sing to Paramore with the windows down, or hide in your room with Atlantis Morisset. I'm forever grateful to my parents for passing on their music tastes. With some of my family being from West Virginia, I also grew up on bluegrass. I love going to local bluegrass jams and concerts, which is another reason I'm excited for college in a city, live music everywhere. In 2022, I was in California visiting family when I met a producer named Jeremy Skaller, and was captivated with his day to day job. I'll never forget stepping into a (that?) studio for the first time. An array of buttons just waiting to be pushed, carpets scattered across the floor, and a wall of instruments begging to be played. The entire room was silent, waiting in expectation of someone to share their music. The room felt like home. So I started to think how can I make this my reality??? I researched about producers, managers, and jobs within the industry. I talked to producers and I looked for colleges with the best production programs. After that, I started taking classes at my local studio in production, Ableton Live, and guitar. In school I studied Music Technology, Physics (sound theory), and AP Music Theory. I was also accepted into my school’s Music Honors Society. My mom helped me to turn our basement area into a music studio for me to practice and record my own music. In 2024, I released my first original song on Youtube, and I share my music content on Instagram. During college I look forward to interning at local studios, and meeting different producers. After college, I want to open my own studio. I want to be there when that one thing is added to a song, that something that makes you shake your head and smile and feel like you're going to change the world. I believe it's important to bring an underrepresented voice into this industry. If women only make up 2% of producers, what does that say? With something that is such an influence in most peoples life, like music, it is important we ensure every talented voice is heard and the narrative is equal. I want to support everyone, but especially female and queer individuals whose population is underserved. I've learned that music is realistic if you want it. It's realistic if you learn how to pursue it. It's realistic because I work and I want it. It's realistic because the opportunities are expanding, and I plan to take every one I can.