A Weekend of Networking, Learning, and Good Music.
Middletree Studios in East Nashville
The Analog at Hutton Hotel
Our goal with this live event is to give you the full Nashville experience, which means combining community, education, and celebration all into a jam-packed weekend of events.
During the day, we’ll host workshops covering music business, songwriting, and producing from the beautiful private studio, Middletree Studios, located in East Nashville, TN. You’ll work directly with the MAD Records team on your music career, get coaching and mentorship, and network with other attendees.
At night, we’ll shift out of education mode and into “the hang”… where we’ll have networking events, jam-sessions, and to cap it all off - a massive MAD Records Showcase Show celebrating a night of good music at the Analog.
Check out the full itinerary below and choose which ticket works best for your budget.
We can’t wait to see you.
Live Event Itinerary
October 2nd-4th
The VIP Experience
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Thursday, October 1st:
Attendees arrive in Nashville
Welcome networking event and In-person Town Hall: Meet other members of the MAD Records Collective, network with our team, and take part in our first-ever in person Town Hall (GA + VIP)
Friday, October 2nd:
In-person music business, songwriting, and sync workshops and 1-1 coaching (VIP only)
Catered lunch (VIP only)
A curated list of local events during the day (GA)
Cole Ritter + Friends Jam Session: Join MAD Records artist, Cole Ritter, and some of the best players in Nashville as they lead a group jam session, where you’ll get to share your music, jam with other members of the Collective, and network with our team. (GA + VIP)
Saturday, October 3rd:
In-person music business, songwriting, sync workshops and 1-1 coaching (VIP only)
Catered lunch (VIP only)
A curated list of local events during the day (GA)
MAD Records Showcase Show: Join us for the main event, a live concert featuring multiple MAD Records Collective acts. (GA + VIP)
Sunday, October 4th:
Attendees depart Nashville
VIP Experience
$499 (includes General Admission)
Get access to our full weekend of events as well as daily mentorship workshops where you’ll work directly with our team on your music career.
✅ Daily hands-on workshops with the MAD Records Team
✅ Hands-on mentorship with your music career
✅ Catered lunch on Friday and Saturday
✅ Access to all General Admission Events, including networking sessions, jam sessions, and our MAD Records Showcase
General Admission
General Admission
$99 (General Admission events only)
Get access to our full weekend of General Admission events (listed above), including networking sessions, jam sessions, and our showcase.
✅ Access to all General Admission evening events including networking sessions, jam sessions, and our MAD Records Showcase Show
✅ A curated list of local events during the day
❌ Daily hands-on workshops with the MAD Records Team
❌ Hands-on mentorship with your music career
❌ Catered lunch on Friday and Saturday
1:1 Coaching
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Networking
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In-Person Event
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Music Feedback
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1:1 Coaching ✳︎ Networking ✳︎ In-Person Event ✳︎ Music Feedback ✳︎
Meet Your Mentors
Founder
Michael Gilbride is a former Wall Street trader who quit his career in finance in 2020 to pursue his solo music project, "telco". After years of releasing and promoting his own music, Michael became the General Manager of the online music production school, Mastering.com, where he fell in love with education.
After years of building Mastering.com, Michael used his background in online education to build MAD Records, the first education-funded record label.
Michael Gilbride
Rob Schustack
Head Of Music Services
Rob Schustack is a voting member of the Grammys with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. He got his start working in A&R at Atlantic Records and went on to be involved in in both the publishing and sync side of the industry working with brands, bands and catalogs like Disney, Amazon, Google, Febreze, BMW, Wu Tang Clan, Ceelo Green, Nirvana, Hall & Oates, Aerosmith and many others.
Lucy Warr
Reid Sorel
Head Producer
Reid Sorel is one of the best emerging producers in Nashville, TN. Reid completed his music production degree at Belmont University in 2021 and has cut over 100 records already with artists such as Twinnie, Camille Parker, and Dan Marshall.
Operations Manager
Lucy Warr has navigated the industry from the live circuit and label releases to high-level collaborations, accumulating over 3 million streams, radio plays and editorial placements along the way.
Having worn the many hats an artist has to wear, she understands firsthand how difficult it is to balance the creative and business sides of the industry… and now works directly with other artists to help build their careers, all while still writing, releasing, and promoting her own solo music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime by booking a call below!
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VIP ticket holders get access to daily, in person mentorship and workshop sessions and catered lunch in addition to all General Admission nightly events. If you’re looking for hands-on help with your music career directly from the MAD Records team, grab your VIP ticket before they sell out!
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Your ticket gets you access to all General Admission or VIP MAD Records events during the weekend. It does not include travel or lodging.
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This weekend is designed for any artist, musician, or producer who is looking to expand their network, connect with other music professionals, build their community, and have a great time doing it. It’s going to be an incredible weekend of networking, educational opportunities, and great music.
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VIP tickets for the full weekend are $499 and General Admission is $99.
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Tickets are refundable until the end of June, after which they cannot be refunded or exchanged.
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