New Orleans Offering Music Census Sessions with Block 2: Business Sustainability

Empowering New Orleans Musicians

The city of New Orleans' Office of Nighttime Economy, The Ella Project, and the New Orleans Public Library are offering a free professional development series for New Orleans musicians with their Music Census Sessions on April 2.

The first block of Music Census Sessions, held in January, focused on the fundamentals of the music business. Series workshops covered social media marketing, funding opportunities, and protecting intellectual property, providing musicians with essential skills to strengthen their careers. The session concluded with a networking happy hour, where attendees connected with industry professionals, shared ideas, and built new collaborations.

Essential Skills for a Thriving Career

Block 2 of the Business Sustainability, created in response to the findings of the New Orleans Music Census, is a continuation of the series to help local artists build business skills to help build long-term success.

This program focuses on equipping local musicians and music professionals with useful business industry skills to build, grow, and sustain their careers. Musicians will have access to in-person sessions and will also feature virtual options when available. This cycle of workshops will give musicians the tools they need to build tangible careers, expand opportunities, and increase financial sustainability.

Block 2 of Music Census Session begins on April 2, and registration is now open.

Connect, Collaborate, and Grow

The upcoming workshops will be presented by New Orleans music industry professionals including; songwriter and musician Eric Johanson, Axel Rosa from South 25 Entertainment, Amy Kirk Duvoisin from WWOZ, Bo Dollis Jr. from The Wild Magnolias, Julia Heath from Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, Deborah Evans from Della Music Publishing, Ashlye Keaton from The Ella Project, and Jeremy Kelley from Bon Bon Vivant.

The upcoming sessions include:

For more information on session topics, schedules, and virtual access options, visit their website.