Hello everyone,

we just wanted to take the time and tell you the difference between giving us a follow here or subscribing to our INFO-BOARD.

So here is an overview of what you get on either option:

If you are interested now in our INFO-BOARD go ahead and get it here.

INFO-BOARD // 2€/month

The workshop is designed for singers/songwriters/recording artists and combines theoretical as well as practical elements.

In the first part of the workshop, we will warm up and get acquainted with the "Free Your Voice" method: “Singing without thinking”:

- Exercise: Breathing and sound production.

- Theoretical knowledge of the respiratory system

- Exercise: Pulling the sound forward.

*optional: with physical exercise tool

- Introducing the special “Free your voice” techniques for voice production

- Mental preparation: Dealing with limiting beliefs, anxiety and destructive thoughts, turning the gaze inside. Practice.

In the second part we will work with each participant on his song. (*In recording studio)

- Individual work in front of the group

- Questions and problem solving

- Song interpretation

- Controlling of the voice effortlessly

- Releasing on-line thoughts

*Each participant will have around 20 minutes of work.

*According to the number of registers

Coach: Sharon Tova Levy

Dieser zweiteilige Workshop führt Sie durch die verschiedenen Elemente, die die Musikindustrie ausmachen; Labels, Verlage, Live-Agenten.

Der Workshop erklärt den Geldfluss an Künstler:innen sowie die Abtretung von Rechten an Dritte wie Labels, Verlage oder die GEMA. Darüber hinaus wird der gesamte „Fachjargon“ der Branche und alle wesentlichen Aspekte der einzelnen Bereiche verständlich erläutert. So erhällst du das nötige Wissen, um dich in diesem Umfeld erfolgreich zurechtzufinden.

Zusammenfassend verknüpft der Kurs die verschiedenen Puzzleteile zu einem klaren Gesamtbild, sodass Sie einen umfassenden Überblick über die Branche gewinnen.

FÜR WEN???

Dieser Workshop richtet sich an DIY-Künstler:innen (Musiker:innen, Produzent:inne) sowie an Menschen, die einen Einstieg in das Musikgeschäft anstreben.

Ideal für Anfänger:innen und Fortgeschrittene, die ihr Wissen und Können erweitern wollen.

WAS BEKOMME ICH???

Nach diesem Workshop solltest du in der Lage sein, dich selbstbewusst in der Branche zurechtzufinden und besser zu erkennen, was für jeden einzelnen entsprechend der persönlichen Karriere/Wünsche wichtig ist und was nicht.

2 Parts:

Part 1 - 10.03.2024 // 14 Uhr

Part 2 - 11.03.2024 // 14 Uhr

Vor kurzem startete die Antragsphase für die Künstler*innenförderungen des MUSICBOARD BERLIN.

17.02.2025 / 17:00-18:30 Uhr / online

Hier der Zoom-Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190548493

Der Info-Call richtet sich an alle Berliner Musiker*innen, die vorhaben, zur Antragsfrist am 17. März 2025 einen Antrag für ein Stipendium PLUS einzureichen, Fragen zum neuen Coaching- und Mentoring-Programm PLUS haben, oder sich auf eine Residenz bewerben möchten.

Neben Informationen zu den Förderkriterien und zur Antragstellung über das digitale Antragsformular bietet dir der Call die Möglichkeit, all deine Fragen zum Bewerbungsprozess zu stellen.

Stipendium PLUS und Residenzen

Antragsfrist: 17.3.2025, 18 Uhr

Auch 2025 vergibt das Musicboard wieder Stipendien und Residenzen an Berliner Popmusiker*innen und Bands. Die Antragsfrist ist am 17. März um 18 Uhr. 

Erstmalig wird das Musicboard-Stipendium in diesem Jahr in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Music Pool Berlin als Stipendium PLUS ausgeschrieben: Dieses Programm ermöglicht den Stipendiat*innen zusätzlich zur finanziellen Unterstützung ein individuelles Mentoring und Coaching mit Expert*innen, die sie über mehrere Monate hinweg in ihrem geförderten Projektvorhaben unterstützen. Wir freuen uns sehr über diese Neuerung und dass wir als Music Pool dazu unseren Beitrag leisten dürfen – weitere Infos findet ihr auf der Webseite des Musicboard Berlin.

Infos Stipendium

Infos Mentoringprogramm PLUS

Infos Residenzen

Our new Artist Circle format comes directly from you – the Music Pool Berlin community. You have told us that you want more connections, mutual support and open discussions about the realities of the music industry.

We have heard you.

Artist Circle #1 Q&A

26. Februar (Mittwoch) | 16 - 18 Uhr

Music Pool Berlin @ House of Music

Revaler Str. 99, RAW Gelände 2nd floor

Fee: 15€

That is why we have created a space for musicians to exchange ideas, share knowledge and support each other. Whether it's about mental health, building a sustainable career, or navigating industry challenges, these meetups are designed to bring you together to learn from each other and grow as a community. Each meetup will focus on different aspects of the musician's journey, depending on what you want to discuss.

Start the year with an open and honest conversation about the realities of being a musician today. Join us as we dive into the challenges you face as an artist: withstanding pressure, staying authentic, and finding balance in an ever-changing industry.

The first meeting will be in English and cover the following topics.

• Host: Melissa Perales (curator, promoter, MPB consultant)

• Guests: Łukasz Polowczyk (artist, poet, educator) & Ben Olayinka (DJ, programmer, community builder)

In this first session we want to cover topics like this with you. 

What we'll explore:

Healthy Communication & Self-Expression – How can artists communicate in ways that reflect who they are or want to become without sacrificing mental health? Łukasz will offer tools for authentic storytelling, while Ben shares insights on balancing visibility and well-being in public spaces.

Music-Making in Collaboration – Sustaining meaningful creative partnerships. Łukasz will share his experience facilitating artistic collaborations, while Ben reflects on trust-building and adaptability in DJ and tech projects.

Authenticity in a Competitive Industry – How can you stay true to your artistic vision while navigating external pressures? Łukasz will explore vulnerability as a creative strength, while Ben discusses breaking industry norms to align with personal values.

Challenges in 2025: Financial & Political Landscapes – What are creative ways to sustain projects in uncertain times? Melissa, Łukasz, and Ben will discuss industry shifts and offer solidarity and support.

Hybrid Careers – Crafting sustainable and fulfilling multi-disciplinary paths. With Łukasz’s mix of poetry, education, and consultancy, and Ben’s fusion of tech, DJing, and community-building, they’ll share strategies for combining creativity and stability.

Part of Music Pool Berlin’s new Q&A series, this is your space to connect, share, and learn.

Save the date & join us for this essential conversation! 

We want to open up our Music Pool Berlin community evening platform for you to co-create, not only to participate as guests and listeners. Is there a topic that you would like to discuss with peers? Are there any persons you would love to hear speak? A particular venue where you would like to meet up and exchange? Or, maybe you want to suggest a different format outside of the classical panel conversation.

We will provide a budget to pay for your guests and for your curatorial work, as well as rental and tech fees for the venue, and will also be available to consult and support our curatorial experience if you like. You can also apply if this is your first time curating something.

Through expanding our programming involving guest curators, we would like to add more and different perspectives on making music professionally in Berlin, as well as make the program more relevant for the various music communities in the city.

To apply, get in touch with a brief email, sketching your idea and your motivation and background to your curatorial idea at info@musicpoolberlin.net until 17 February 2025.

Please don't submit full concept notes; we can figure all that out along the way if we like your proposal.

The last three guest-curated Music Pool conversations:

guest curator: Susanna Pavlidis - What if the music stopped - November 2023

guest curator: Hexorcismos – How does generative AI impact creator economies in music?- Juni 2023, re:publica

guest curator: Folly Ghost – Nightlife and safer spaces: What does safety mean in the new emerging event formats? - December 2020