Join award-winning Mexican singer-songwriter, activist, and independent multi-disciplinary artist Renee Goust for an inspiring evening of conversation, connection, and practical guidance for building a financially and emotionally sustainable career in music.
As an artist who has successfully forged her own path while remaining deeply committed to community, advocacy, and creative freedom, Renee brings a unique perspective on what it means to thrive outside traditional industry systems. Through storytelling, discussion, and audience Q&A, she’ll share insights on independent touring, audience development, funding opportunities, artist advocacy, and the realities of making a living as a working musician.
Whether you’re an emerging artist, a seasoned creative, a student, a cultural worker, or simply curious about the independent music world, this workshop offers valuable tools, honest conversations, and meaningful connections.
What to Expect
– Artist Talk & Interactive Q&A
– Independent Music Industry Insights
– Touring & Career Development Strategies
– Creative Entrepreneurship & Sustainability
– Community Building & Networking
– Resources for Independent Artists
– A short acoustic live music set at the end in an intimate setting
– Light refreshments provided
Renee Goust is a Mexican-American queer feminist activist and singer-songwriter who firmly believes all humans should enjoy their human rights. She has been making a living in independent music since 2019, and in this visit to Chicago, she will host a workshop at Museica to share her knowledge with us, telling us how she went from being a full-time cook in 2015 to her music having a total of over 12 million streams online in 2026.
What sets you apart from other independent musicians? Do you have a PRO? Are your songs properly copyrighted? Do you know how to legally publish a cover song? Do you feel confident naming your target listeners and marketing your music to them? Do you have a social media roll-out plan? Or do you still dread jumping on social media to promote your work? What’s in your 1-year and 5-year project plans? How much have you diversified your income stream? Are you familiar with the different types of royalties you are entitled to as an independent music creator?
Come get answers to these and many more questions on Tuesday, June 16th at Museica’s Art Studio, located at 2052 N Western Ave., Chicago, IL. RSVP’s are on a sliding scale basis, where you can pay from $15-$30 dlls or more if you so wish and can. Bring pen and paper (or a tablet or laptop) to take notes. There will be a 30 minute Q&A session to answer your specific questions.
About Renee Goust
Renee Goust is an award-winning Mexican singer-songwriter and activist whose work explores themes of identity, migration, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights, among other human rights causes. Known for her powerful songwriting and unwavering commitment to social justice, she has become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Latin American independent music, with songs such as “La cumbia feminazi” and “Querida muerte (No nos maten)” becoming hymns in the feminist movement in Latin America.
Special Musical Performance
After the Q&A and workshop, the evening will also feature a special live performance by Renee Goust, offering attendees an opportunity to experience her music in an intimate setting.
