SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Inspiring The Next Generation of Musicians
Award-Winning Composer, Music Producer, and Songwriter
Germaine Franco is a trailblazing composer, songwriter, and music producer whose work spans film, television, and live performances. As an advocate for diversity and innovation in music, she shares her expertise through various programs designed to inspire and empower artists worldwide. Explore her initiatives below.
Germaine Franco is an experienced public speaker, masterclass lecturer, and advocate.
She offers speaking engagements in the following categories:
Commencement Ceremonies: Celebrating the Future of Music
Germaine Franco delivers powerful keynote speeches at commencement ceremonies, sharing insights on creativity, resilience, and the evolving landscape of the music industry. Her words encourage graduates to embrace their unique artistic voices and pursue careers with confidence. Through personal stories and industry wisdom, she inspires the next generation to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in music.
Masterclass: Media Music and Music Production
A deep dive into the art of scoring, songwriting, and music production for film, television, and interactive media. Germaine Franco offers masterclasses where she unpacks her creative process, from conceptualizing themes to orchestrating and producing scores. Participants gain hands-on experience, learning techniques that bridge traditional and contemporary music-making, as well as insights into the collaborative nature of the entertainment industry.
Women and Girls Empowerment: Elevating Voices in Music
As a passionate advocate for women and girls in music, Germaine Franco leads initiatives that create opportunities, mentorships, and workshops to support underrepresented voices. Through speaking engagements and mentorship programs, she encourages aspiring musicians to take up space in the industry and forge their own paths in composition, production, and beyond.
Entrepreneurship: Building a Sustainable Career in Music
Understanding the business of music is just as vital as mastering the craft. In this program, Germaine Franco shares her journey as an independent composer and producer, offering valuable guidance on career development, branding, and financial sustainability. From negotiating contracts to networking and securing projects, this initiative equips musicians with the tools they need to thrive in the ever-changing music industry.
Rhythmic Restoration
Exploring music’s power to heal, uplift, and connect people across cultures and experiences. This program delves into the emotional and therapeutic impact of music in storytelling, well-being, and community building.
MEDIA
- IMDb: Germaine Franco
- NPR: Sure, ‘Encanto’ has fun songs and a sweet story. But Germaine Franco made it groove
- Heavyocity: Spotlight on Germaine Franco (Film Score Composer)
- Motion Picture Association: “Coco” and “Encanto” Composer Germaine Franco on Finding Musical Inspiration at its Source
- MixCloud: The Composer Series – Germaine Franco Discusses the Music of ‘Dora and the Lost City Of Gold’ with Jon Brown
- Avid: Customer Stories
- BBC
- Vanity Fair
- LA Times
- Rice University Magazine
- People En Espanol
Videos
Germaine has partnered and collaborated with the following organizations as a featured speaker.
Germaine was our unanimous first choice for keynote speaker at the Raíces a Ramas Gala to celebrate 50 years of Latinx and Hispanic life at our university. Her compelling message of developing your craft, relying on your community for support, and opening the door for others left an indelible mark on those in attendance.
Germaine Franco has been an invited industry guest to Emerson College on two separate occasions. Each time, her presence and engagement with students has exceeded our expectations.
Germaine Franco’s role as the keynote speaker at the 2022 Aliviane Behavioral Health Conference was nothing short of transformative. Her remarkable ability to intertwine culture, therapeutic environments, and trauma resiliency left a lasting impression. Her insights enriched our entire community, making her participation an unequivocal success
Germaine Franco is an incredible and generous artist, advocate, and inspiration to the Neighborhood Music School community … She encourages them [the students] to be bold, prepared, and joyful musicians and performers … with authenticity, integrity, and an energy that is unstoppable!
It has been a privilege to work with her and to know that I can make music loudly and beautifully.
She is such an inspiration to me and has a beautiful personality.
[I]t was her attention to detail and dedication to perfection that truly stood out.