Resources
No one organization has every answer, and we don't believe we should. That's why we've curated a collection of trusted organizations, hotlines, educational resources, and support services that share our commitment to creating a safer, healthier music industry. Whether you're looking for mental health support, crisis resources, reporting tools, or professional guidance, we're here to help connect you with the people and organizations best equipped to support you.
Founded by Tiffany Red, the Safe Music Business (SMB) initiative aims to enhance awareness of workplace abuse in the music industry. They also educate music creatives and professionals on identifying and managing unsafe work environments. By providing resources to support individuals through these challenges, they help create safer spaces in the music business.
Backline is a non-profit, connecting music industry professionals and their families with quality mental health care and wellness resources. They are committed to building a safer and more supported music industry, with a large team of vetted mental health providers who understand this line of work.
Established in 1985 in New York City, Women in Music is a non-profit organization spanning globally. They are committed to advancing equality, visibility, and opportunities for women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition.
Head Bitch Music (HBM) can best be described in three simple words: Bold, Honest, and Diverse. They are a bold multi-faceted, multi-service creative company built for artists by artists. The music industry is always evolving, so HBM strives to stay ahead of the curve.
Keychange US is a non-profit organization working to bring underrepresented genders in the music industry to the main stage. They run the Keychange U.S. Talent Development Program, a holistic career development program for women and gender expansive artists as well as music professionals across all sectors.
Female Composer Safety League is a public charity dedicated to supporting sexual abuse survivors across the composing sector in the industry. Supporting women and non-binary composers who face a high risk of sexual assault and harassment in the music industry.
We Are Moving The Needle is a nonprofit organization that empowers women, trans, and non-binary producers and engineers to succeed at the highest levels of the music industry through scholarships and grants, mentorship, research, and advocacy. Since 2021, We Are Moving The Needle has awarded over $600,000 in scholarships to women and non-binary creators to attend premier audio workshops and programs around the world.
RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) is a platform equipping the music and live entertainment industry with disability inclusive tools, programming, and strategy. Championing disability inclusion across all facets of the music industry, RAMPD connects the industry to a global directory of music sound creators and industry professionals with disabilities, neurodivergence, and other chronic or mental health conditions.
Spinach Media Group is a multidisciplinary creative powerhouse blending music, film, publishing, fashion, and fine art with a wellness-focused approach. We speak many languages—music, film, television, books, and podcasts—because every story deserves the right medium.
TheyHouse is a Black Queer House DJ Crew comprised of Terrell Brooke, Sevyn, Ashley Younniä and ColoredCraig. They bring love, soul and warmth back to the dancefloor every 3rd Sunday of the month at Little Joy! Creating space for the biggest lovers of soulful house music, giving dancers a space to unite & release that pressure TOGETHER.
Ari Herstand is the CEO and founder of the music business education and artist advocacy company, Ari’s Take, which has become the go-to resource for independent musicians on how to run a successful music career in the NEW music business. He is also the author of the best-selling book, How To Make It in the New Music Business. He maintains a "we're all in it together" attitude not found elsewhere in the space, helping artists have successful and sustainable careers within the music industry!
Punk Rock Saves Lives is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on wellness and equality, offering harm reduction resources, mental health resources and more.
It’s Okay Friends is a queer music industry creatives and friends database built by It’s Okay Management and Peanut Butter Friends, with the mission to make the music and creative scene inclusive and connected. It’s Okay Friends recently launched a DISCORD as a resource for folks to communicate directly with each other about job opportunities, collaboration, and sharing. JOIN THE DISCORD!
Girls Make Beats is on a mission to close the gender gap in Music Education and Technology. We are here to change the image of what music producers, DJs, and audio engineers look like.
Scribble is a non-profit counseling center and event venue located in Highland Park Los Angeles. They offer affordable individual, couples, group, and family therapy sessions on a sliding scale. Services are available in person as well as through telehealth in the state of California.
CULTIVATING QTBIPOC JOY IN KTOWN. Curating events for queer creatives of color to dj, dance, perform, photograph, design, and experience unique, joy-centered spaces for queer people in ktown.
Hyperwknd is a 501c3 non-profit organization, music community, and bi-monthly songwriting camp for women and gender non-conforming music producers, songwriters & artists.
The feminist production studio of your dreams, MALA Forever is a creative home for those who deviate from the norm in pursuit of a radically liberated future. They are passionate about sharing resources and making production infrastructures accessible. Focus on video production and visual storytelling.
Discover The Music Patch, where independent artists find world-class recording, vocal coaching, artist development, and sync licensing opportunities, with an IRL studio and Artist Air Bnb room in LA.
Cuties is a Black & queer-owned community space providing resources and events, both virtually and in-person, to the LGBTQIA+ community. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cuties began as a coffee shop and safe space focused on providing queer community and a place to gather that wasn’t centered around alcohol. Cuties’ goal continues to be to provide resources, joy, and healing to queer, trans, and gender non conforming folks, with special focus and offerings exclusively for our QTBIPOC family.
A collective of Black, POC, & Queer creatives offering brand partnerships and development, social media marketing, launch strategy, experiential marketing, brand & creator partnerships.
Wendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent over 30 years empowering artists to unlock their authentic voice. The philosophy of The Parr Method is to help artists identify mental and physical limitations, find their power through presence and emotion, and impart tools + knowledge to expand on their ability.
Junior High LA is a transformative multi-purpose space redefining the traditional "Junior High" experience of adolescence. Their mission is to facilitate arts expression and arts education for all people of all ages and all socioeconomic status. Their programming is curated with a core ethos to encourage radical empathy intended to attract a compassionate community of artists. Basically, everything you wished your growing up experience was, and more.
Sharp Edges Records is a woman-owned music production company and recording studio offering 360 ÌŠ song creation services to help artists elevate their musical vision. This includes songwriting, recording, production, and post-production services. They also provide recording services in North Hollywood for artists, producers, songwriters, musicians, and content creators looking for a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space to create.
Peanut Butter Friends is a Queer and Women-owned creative agency specializing in world-building for artists and brands. Through social media management, creative direction, branding, and content creation, the team helps clients build authentic worlds that connect with their audiences. Founded as a safe space for creatives, PBF is committed to creating an environment where every client feels heard, supported, and empowered to bring their vision to life.
Offering marketing and consulting, brand partnerships, and tailored live events, using imaginative storytelling to generate a positive impact.