Mentor Session: Aja Pecknold (Fort William Artist Management)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Women in Music, Touring, Management.
- Format: Mentor Session
- Category: Mentor Session
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- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Aja Pecknold
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