Financial Wellness

We envision a world where all music creators are in control of their financial present and future. Through our programming, participants will: understand their own current financial situation; prepare for financial emergencies; decrease debt burden; gain insight into long-range financial planning toward individual and family goals (wealth building, home ownership, education, and retirement); and maximize intellectual property value (songs, scores, and other intangible assets) for near-term revenue generation and long-term estate planning.

Music & Money presented by City National Bank

Presented in partnership between The SONA Foundation and City National Bank, Music & Money is an educational series designed to help music creators feel empowered to navigate financial decisions and grow wealth with clarity and confidence. Music & Money provides expert-level education, resources, and networking opportunities within the diverse and expansive music community.  Full sessions viewable on YouTube.

Music & Money presented by CNB | Session One: Financial Planning for the Music Creator | promo reel

Music & Money presented by CNB | Session Two: Put Your Catalog to Work | promo reel

Session 1: Financial Planning for the Music Creator laid the foundation for the series with an introduction to personal financial planning, touching on elements to consider, building a team of trusted advisors, and proven strategies, with panelists:

  • LINDSAY ARRINGTON, Entertainment Attorney at LaPolt Law

  • DENISE COLLETTA, Senior Vice President at City National Bank

  • KAY HANLEY, Peabody and Emmy-award-winning songwriter and co-founder of Songwriters Of North America

  • MARK PARISER, CPA/Business Manager and Partner with Dunn Pariser Peyrot

  • JOHN BITRICK, CFO at The SONA Foundation

Session 2: Put Your Catalog to Work
A conversation on building the value of your Music Catalog

  • CLAIRE BERNARDIN, Senior A&R Manager, BMG

  • JOHN BITRICK, CFO at The SONA Foundation

  • MICHAELA GREEN, Music Creative Executive, Netflix Original Film

  • KAY HANLEY, Peabody and Emmy-award-winning songwriter and co-founder of Songwriters Of North America

  • BRIAN KENNEDY, Songwriter; Producer; Founder, Hits To Healing; Board Member, The SONA Foundation

  • ARIELLE SILVER, Songwriter; Board President, Folk Alliance Region West; Program Manager, The SONA Foundation