Meet the Partners

SongWriteClub was built by people who have lived the music industry — as songwriters, producers, A&Rs, and entrepreneurs — with a shared obsession for elevating the craft of songwriting. Every session, pitch, and collaboration is thoughtfully curated to protect the quality of that experience for writers and artists alike.

  • Andrew Finkelstein

    Born in Baltimore and based in Nashville, Andrew has spent 13+ years at the intersection of music, adtech, and business development. He held a key role at Google through an acquisition, and founded the U.S. office of TVTY, which was later acquired by Nielsen.

    As CEO and co-founder of SongWriteClub, Andrew has helped build a catalog with 150M+ streams and a gold-selling album, leading teams across A&R, marketing, and operations. He also now leads Laundry Land, the largest independent laundromat chain in the U.S.

  • Khris "Stige" Rickards

    Born and raised in Miami, Stige is a multifaceted executive and gold-selling songwriter with a career spanning genres. Known for his work with artists such as Lil Wayne, Tech N9NE, Durand Jones and The Indications, Tank and the Bangas, and Rebelution, Stige has built a reputation for versatility and collaboration in the music industry. His work has also been featured across major platforms, including VH1’s Basketball Wives, Love & Hip-Hop Miami, Jim Carrey’s Showtime series Kidding, and Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Stige is also a member of the Grammy-nominated production team “The Pushers.”

  • Brett "Beats" Bailey

    Brett Bailey is a platinum-selling music producer and artist manager based in Miami, Florida. With credits that include working with Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, DJ Khaled, Kodak Black, NBA YoungBoy, and Stephanie Poetri, Brett has made a significant mark in the music industry. He co-produced the Madden Soundtrack single “Ball Is Life” by Jack Harlow and Swae Lee. In addition to producing, Brett is an entertainment lawyer and artist manager for Kenny Sharp, a Nashville-based Americana R&B artist.

  • Matt Buser

    Based in Miami, Matt is an entertainment attorney with a decade of experience representing top-tier talent across music, sports, fashion, and film. As founder of Buser Legal, he leads a boutique firm known for its strategic, artist-first approach—earning recognition from outlets like Billboard, USA Today, and E! News. His client roster spans the majors and includes breakthrough artists like GloRilla and Dylan Gossett. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Matt brings a rare combination of legal expertise, business insight, and creative passion. At SongWriteClub, he serves as Head of Legal and Business Affairs, supporting dealmaking, publishing strategy, and IP protection.