PANDION MUSIC FOUNDATION RESOURCES
Our Resource Hub is designed to help music creators and professionals find what they need to grow, stay informed, and stay well.
From job boards and grants to wellness support, rights education, and creative tools, this living library offers trusted links, guides, and opportunities, all curated to help you grow, stay informed, and build a sustainable music career.
Creator Tools and Education Links
Explore a curated collection of trusted, low to no-cost tools and learning resources for music creators. Click on the platform logos below to access classes, guides, and educational materials that support music creation, career development, and understanding the business side of your work, from production and recording to rights, royalties, and professional presentation. Let us know if you discover a music industry learning portal not listed here!
BANDLAB + CAKEWALK: Free, browser-based and desktop DAWs for creating, recording, and collaborating; ideal for youth and new creators.
REAPER: Professional-grade DAW with an affordable license for independent, educational, and non-commercial use.
COURSERA x Berklee: Structured, self-paced courses focused on music business foundations and career skills.
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC Online: Sample lessons and handbooks covering music production, theory, and the business of music. Including free resources!
ABLETON EDUCATION Live Intro: Discounted and free versions of Ableton Live for classrooms, nonprofits, and qualifying programs.
AUDACITY: Free audio editor and recorder for quick edits, podcasts, demos, and simple production tasks.
CANVA: Easy-to-use templates for creating professional media kits and EPKs without design experience.
THE MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective): Official resources and educator toolkits explaining mechanical royalties, including a clear “To-Do List for Songwriters.”
SONGFILE / Harry Fox Agency: Clear FAQs and tools for securing mechanical licenses when releasing cover songs.
SOUND EXCHANGE: Guides and tools for understanding digital performance royalties and avoiding unnecessary middlemen.
BMI: Straightforward explanations of how songwriting royalties work and who pays what.
PANDION EXPERT SPEAKER SESSIONS: are free workshops and talks given by industry experts on various subjects.
PANDION RESOURCE HUB
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Jobs
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Industry News
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
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Music Community
Discover emerging artists to learn from, collaborate with, and get music in front of real industry ears.
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Creator Tools
We will point you in the right direction for industry tools, royalty rights, and education that matters.
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Wellness
Your health and wellbeing is essential. Here are a few ways to get the support you need.