TERRA Mentors.
One-on-one support from working artists who’ve been where you are.
There’s a kind of support that can’t come from a package or a plan. It comes from a person — someone who’s toured, recorded, released, struggled, figured it out, and is willing to sit with you in the process.
That’s what TERRA Mentorship is. A working relationship between you and a mentor who brings their own hard-won experience to whatever you’re navigating. Not a curriculum. Not a checklist. A conversation, ongoing, tailored entirely to where you are and where you want to go.
Our mentors are working artists, producers, studio owners, and industry veterans — each with a distinct background and a distinct set of things they can offer. You choose who feels right. The engagement is built around your needs, not ours.
How it works
Every mentorship begins with a conversation. You reach out to a mentor whose background resonates with you, have an initial call to see if it’s a good fit, and go from there. Sessions are one-on-one and scheduled at whatever frequency makes sense for your situation.
Each mentor sets their own hourly rate, which you’ll find on their individual page. There’s no minimum commitment - though most mentorships find a rhythm of regular sessions over weeks or months, because that’s where the real growth happens.
TERRA Mentors
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Jenna Fournier
Jenna has played packed rooms in Tokyo and half-empty basement shows, which gives her a perspective on what it actually takes to be a modern artist that you can’t get from industry books. She knows both sides.
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Ben Noble
Ben has been an indie musician for over a decade and makes his living as a full-time music producer across many genres. He runs his own studio, The Bifrost, in Minneapolis, MN.
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Nate Saggio
Nate runs his own studio, tours globally, and has an ever-growing list of production clients. If you want to understand what a sustainable creative career looks like - not the fantasy version, but the real one - Nate is a good person to talk to.
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Joel Negus
Joel is a classically trained bassist who founded Cleveland Scoring in 2023 and manages Heights Theater in Cleveland Heights. He brings deep musical knowledge and a clear-eyed view of what it means to build something in an arts community.
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Mark Porostosky
Mark offers insight into recording, producing, and detailed songwriting. He works across styles and brings a craftsman’s attention to the technical and creative dimensions of making music.
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Colleen Welsch
Colleen is a pop music producer and branding expert. She brings a dual lens to the work - both the sound and how it’s presented to the world.
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Steven Diaz
Steven offers insight into lyric writing, home recording, and unique chord structures. If you’re looking to push your writing somewhere unexpected, Steven is a good guide.
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Bre Cuccia
Bre has a rare quality: she hears what you’re actually saying, not just what you think you’re saying. Her mentorship tends to be less about technical skills and more about helping you understand your own creative instincts.
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Elijah Bisbee
Elijah is the founder of TERRA Songwriting. He’s spent most of his life chasing the fleeting moments of music creation magic - and has worked across writing, production, release strategy, and community building. He brings the full picture.
Not sure which mentor is right for you? Reach out and we’ll help you find the right fit.