The Recording Academy celebrates the music industry’s leading lights — and not just at the GRAMMY Awards. During Member Welcome Week 2025, established members and additions to the Academy’s 2025 New Member Class gathered virtually for a series of events designed to deepen understanding of what membership means.

Member Welcome Week kicked off with a virtual Q&A featuring Dr. Chelsey Green, Chair of the Recording Academy Board of Trustees, and Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. in conversation with Chief Awards & Global Industry Officer Ruby Marchand and other officials. In this video, explore ways to make the most of your membership, learn how to connect with your colleagues, and understand the many ways the Recording Academy serves music people.