Symphony University Ep 14: How SZA’s Team Moves — A Solutionist’s Playbook ⚙️

The Operational Blueprint 💾

Behind every successful artist, there’s a complex system holding everything together: releases, tours, timelines, teams, creative partners, and moving pieces that can break at any moment. Most people only see the results: Grammy wins, viral moments, world tours. But the truth is: none of it works without someone who can keep operations steady, solve problems in real time, and guide the vision forward.

Class is officially back in session with MeLisa Chanele — a Creative Executive whose work spans some of the most influential artists and teams in modern music. From running operations at Future’s Freebandz to supporting SZA’s global rise as her day-to-day manager. MeLisa has built a career designing the systems and decision-making that keep high-level creative careers moving.

Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 2:00 PM EST for an exclusive Symphony University session: “A Solutionist’s Playbook: Leading with Emotional Intelligence.” Learn how MeLisa Chanele has helped support and scale the careers of artists and creatives across music and culture — including her pivotal role in supporting SZA’s global rise through Grammy wins, chart-topping releases, world tours, and major cultural moments.

In this session, you’ll discover:

🎓 How high-level operations actually run behind major artists — from releases to touring
🎓 How to solve problems quickly and keep teams aligned when stakes are high
🎓 How MeLisa helped support SZA through award seasons, global tours, and rapid growth as her Day-to-Day manager
🎓 How to build systems that protect creative vision while keeping everything moving
🎓 How to manage multi-hyphenate talent across music, fashion, media, and culture

This isn’t just theory. This is real-world experience from someone who has worked at the center of some of today’s most influential careers — showing you the operational backbone that turns big moments into lasting momentum.