A 4-week intensive designed to train and connect Black and Indigenous music creators and professionals across 3 training tracks: Songwriters, Producers, and Music Supervisors. Learn through instruction, collaboration, and hands-on practicum with real film/TV scripts.
  • Nov 3–29, 2025
  • Location to be Announced
  • Backed by The Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada
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A 4-week intensive designed to train and connect Black and Indigenous music creators and professionals across 3 training tracks: Songwriters, Producers, and Music Supervisors. Learn through instruction, collaboration, and hands-on practicum with real film/TV scripts.
  • Nov 3–29, 2025
  • Location To Be Announced
  • Backed by The Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada (GMSC)
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Participants will work on actual TV and film scripts with directors and showrunners to cue out and produce music, gaining invaluable real-world experience and building their professional network.

About SMPA 2025

This year, for the first time, we are excited to introduce three specialized training tracks: Songwriters, Producers, and Music Supervisors. Each stream is carefully designed to equip participants with the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to thrive in the world of sync licensing. Through a dynamic mix of focused instruction, collaborative learning, hands-on practicums, and real-world briefs, participants will gain both creative and business expertise.

Beyond skill development, the program is structured to help bridge the gap between artistry and sustainability by strengthening resumes, building professional networks, and creating opportunities for income generation. It’s more than a training program, it’s a launchpad for turning your passion for music into a sustainable career.

Participants will work on actual TV and film scripts with directors and showrunners to cue out and produce music, gaining invaluable real-world experience and building their professional network.

  • $1,500+tax
  • Registration closes October 3
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What To Expect

Professional instructors
Guest speakers from the film and music industry
State of the art studios and equipment
Group & individual real-world exercise

Meet your instructors

Chantel Anais

Instructor: Music Supervision

Charles Collymore

Instructor: Music Production for Sync

Ceyion King

Instructor: Songwriting for Sync

Michelle Allman-Esdaille

Host

Sosah Serbeh

Co-host

More speakers coming soon

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training Tracks

Producers
Geared toward mid-intermediate producers, composers, and musicians, this stream introduces participants to the fundamentals of scoring for film, collaborating with directors, and music production techniques tailored for the screen.

By the end of the course, you will:
  • Learn how music supports film storytelling and mood.
  • Practice cue spotting, orchestration, and MIDI mockups.
  • Score music to picture using real scenes.
  • Be paired with a director to score an original short film.
  • Develop hands-on experience that translates to future sync work.
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Music Supervisors
Designed for professionals who want to build a career as music supervisors in film, TV, advertising, and gaming. This program simulates the entire music supervision process, from spotting sessions to creative briefs and licensing negotiations to final placement.

By the end of the course, you will:
  • Curate, license, and place music for a real film.
  • Work directly with a film director as part of the curriculum.
  • Gain a portfolio-ready project.
  • Receive mentorship from top industry professionals.
  • Build access to film producers, sync executives, and music rights holders.
  • Be part of a supportive peer and mentor network.
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Songwriters
Designed for mid-intermediate level songwriters ready to sharpen their skills, expand their sync knowledge, and collaborate with producers and composers in a professional environment. Participants will explore the creative and business sides of sync songwriting, gaining tools to elevate their craft and open new career opportunities.

Key Learning Areas:
  • Writing for Sync: Understanding briefs, themes, moods, and lyrics tailored for TV, film, ads, and games.
  • Collaboration & Co-Writing: Working effectively with producers, composers, and fellow songwriters.
  • Creative Workflow: Time management, writing to deadlines, and overcoming writer's block.
  • Metadata & Song Readiness: Preparing songs for sync pitching with proper splits, metadata, and file organization.
  • Industry Insights: Guest talks from music supervisors, publishers, and sync experts.
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2024 RECAP

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2025 Location

205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7

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Registration Closes October 3
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