Santi (from Asunción, Paraguay) and Tuğçe (from Istanbul, Turkey) have been musical partners for more than a decade and independently co-produced numerous albums, EPs, and singles (e.g. “Paloma”, “Respira”, “Hikâye”) that have received critical acclaim from listeners worldwide. In this interactive session, Santi and Tuğçe will explore the journey of a song from its inception to its release, and share their insights on how to craft melodies, write lyrics, build a groove, create a unique sound palette, and how to find your own way in the complex maze of the music industry. This conversation welcomes independent musicians, songwriters, beat-makers, aspiring composers and producers, and music lovers of all backgrounds who want to understand how songs are made.