Chris Beaven
Founder & Head Mentor
Chris Beaven is a 17-year veteran of the Los Angeles and Nashville music scenes, owner of the acclaimed Williamson Studios in LA (home to Grammy-winning and multi-platinum creators). Prior to starting The Williamson Studios he was the Vice President of 1916 Management, and the dealmaker behind major record, publishing, and music placements for global superstars including Maroon 5, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, Bebe Rexha, Nick Jonas, Dirty Heads, Alien Ant Farm, New Kids on the Block, Rita Ora and more. His projects have generated multiple Billboard #1s, dozens of Gold/Platinum certifications, and over one billion streams worldwide. He has music placed with Disney, DreamWorks, Netflix, ESPN, Apple and major ad campaigns. Now based in Northwest Arkansas, Chris is bringing major-market expertise directly to creators nationwide through his new company, Music Industry Connection (MIC) – the only mentorship program where you learn from someone who has personally closed the deals you want, and has access to the people you want to meet.