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Happy National Music Month! 🎶✨ Music is everywhere—it brings us together, sparks memories, and makes life more colorful. This month is all about celebrating the power of music and its impact on our lives. National Music Month was started by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) to shine a light on the importance of music in schools, communities, and culture. Whether you’re producing beats, mixing tracks, or simply appreciating the artistry behind great music, take this month to celebrate the creativity and passion that keep music alive!

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👉 NEW STARTUP ‘PASSES’ PARTNERS WITH PRODUCER POO BEAR FOR A DIGITAL COURSE
Poo Bear, one of the most respected music producers in the industry with multiple Grammy wins, is now sharing his expertise through a new digital music course in partnership with Passes. The course is priced at $30, with individual on-demand video lessons available for $5 each. Plus, there are 1:1 coaching session opportunities included. (via Musically)

👉 IT WAS LIKE SIX IN THE MORNING…” HOW IAN JAMES PRODUCED THE BEAT FOR DOECHII’S “DENIAL IS A RIVER”
Ian James, the producer behind Doechii's "Denial Is a River," is a Grammy Award-winning artist renowned for his innovative approach to beat-making. Inspired by MF DOOM's distinctive style, James crafted the track's instrumental in 2022, which he later shared on YouTube. (via MusicTech)

👉 WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 2025 PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
After six years of silence, WMC returns to Miami Beach in March for its 35th anniversary. The storied electronic music summit features a lineup of influential artists, executives and industry professionals. (via EDM.com)

👉 SPOTIFY REFUTES SNOOP DOGG’S CLAIM OF MAKING ONLY $45,000 FROM 1 BILLION STREAMS
A spokesperson told TMZ on Thursday, "While we can’t comment on endorsement deals involving Web3 companies, the claim of $45K for a billion streams raises eyebrows. It’s well-documented that a billion streams on Spotify translates to millions in revenue for rights holders. It’s unfortunate if those payments didn’t reach Snoop.” (via Complex.com)

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