About Speaker

Producer and engineer Abhita Austin is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Hidden Chapel Studios as well as the Founder and Creative Director of The Creator’s Suite, a community-driven platform for women in music production. An alumna of New York University’s Music Technology program, Abhita began her career in the late 90s at Quad recording studios in Manhattan where she developed her craft working with artists including Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliot, Common and R&B legend Roy Ayers. Moved by the underrepresentation of women and girls in music technology, Abhita founded The Creator’s Suite in 2018 and has worked diligently to create opportunities for women DJs, producers, and audio engineers. In collaboration with brands and industry leaders, Abhita curates workshops, master classes, and networking events. She also consults tech companies on best practices for marketing to women creatives within the music production space.