08/14/2024
Presented by The SONA Foundation with our Backline partner, this month's Fireside Chat topic explores Black Experience, with songwriter/composer guests Courtney Harrell and Andrae Alexander.
ABOUT COURTNEY HARRELL
Courtney Harrell is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who has performed with and penned hits for Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum artists such as Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, and many more. Her current chart-topping hit is “Snap” by Rosa Lynn. Courtney was a semi-finalist on The Voice and now works as a music producer on NBC’s AMERICA’S GOT TALENT.
ABOUT ANDRAE ALEXANDER
Andrae Alexander, a GRAMMY-winning musician and USC professor, moved to Los Angeles in 2009 from Maryland. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy Band of Washington, D.C., he is also an Amazon best-selling author of the book, “Build Your Music Career From Scratch,” now in its second edition. An internationally traveled musician and clinician on the subjects of the music industry and music production, Andrae has been to over 40 countries.
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Dr. Will has the honor of being the mental health professional for this fireside chat. He will provide his therapeutic model and share his experience working with Grammy-award-winning artists to support their artistic process and healing.