Watch These TikTok Creators Celebrate Iconic Women in Music

"Who's a woman in music that inspired you to play? I'll start…"

We reached out to influential music makers on TikTok and asked them to celebrate an innovative woman whose legacy inspired them to pursue their passions and make the world more musical.

Watch along as a new wave of artists discuss their heroes, and join in the trending conversation by stitching Reverb's video and sharing your own source of inspiration using the #SheSetTheTone hashtag on TikTok this month!

@bassrilia celebrates Kim Deal

Brazilian creator Bassrilia has become a major player on #guitartok thanks to her fun gear experiments and the extreme variety of songs she chooses to interpret (Blink-182? Miley Cyrus? Outkast? Yeah, she's got that covered…literally).

@bassrilia thank you @reverbdotcom for inviting me ❤️ ad #SheSetTheTone #bassguitar #womenhistorymonth ♬ original sound - torilia
@camipetyn celebrates Nina Simone

Already a popular artist with a major presence on YouTube and beyond, Cami Petyn's TikTok is plush with behind-the-scenes content from the life of an alternative pop musician.

@camipetyn Stitch this so I can learn more bada$$ women✨ thank u @reverb for the this prompt! #SheSetTheTone #WomenInMusic #ninasimone #singers #jazztok #lgbtq ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) - 山口夕依
@cicizone celebrates Lauryn Hill

Cici Zhu's covers of hip-hop classics on the Chinese guzheng have given new life to this ancient instrument, and watching her innovative takes on popular hits makes her account an instant follow.

@hillbillygothic celebrates Mother Maybelle Carter

Clover-Lynn's TikTok account is evidence that folk music has a strong hold on today's young music makers. In addition to sharing original work, she regularly surfaces the music of classic folk players she admires, and gives her audience valuable guidance about their first folk instrument purchases.

@jackievenson celebrates Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Texas-based singer/guitarist Jackie Venson comes from a musical family—her father, Andrew, is a prominent professional bassist. But whether she's opening for legends like James Taylor, sharing the stage with Gary Clark Jr., or posting her playing on social media, Jackie is creating a musical path all her own.

@jburdsbeats celebrates Hayley Williams

You may know her from her work in a number of Reverb lesson videos, but that's just a glimpse at what she's capable of behind the kit. If you're not following Jessica Burdeaux on TikTok, you should fix that today....

@miamaddenmusic celebrates Annie Clark (St. Vincent)

Mia Madden's career as a serious indie rock talent is supplemented by her tongue-in-cheek sense of humor on TikTok. Expect everything from self-owns, fantastic original tracks, and hot tips about the best places to find a rave in New York.

@mollymcphaul celebrates Yvette Young

From crafting riffs for producers to sample to sharing her journey as she learned the art of guitar-tapping, Molly McPhaul's TikTok presence is built to inspire creativity amongst her followers.

@mollymcphaul woman’s history month <3 which ladies set the tone for u? @reverb #SheSetTheTone ♬ original sound - molly
@rococo_witch celebrates Lydia Lunch

If you follow Amy Mills's enchanting content on social media, you'll be rewarded with videos of obscure gear that she finds in the wild (and via her job as a luthier and restorer at RetroFret).

@rococo_witch Happy #internationalwomensday !! Stitch and share a woman in music who inspired you for @reverbdotcom ‘s #shesetthetone ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
@seids celebrates Stormi Weather

If you follow singer/songwriter/producer SEIDS on TikTok, you'll be the recipient of a ton of hot tips on music production and home recording, and be looped into a world of like-minded music makers that interact in the comments.

@seids STITCH this video and tell me about a women than inspired you ❤️ #SheSetTheTone @istormiweather @reverbdotcom ♬ original sound - Seids
@semlerrrr celebrates Jennifer Knapp

They self-produced their first album in February 2021, and it hit #1 on iTunes Christian music charts. In October 2021, so did their second. On TikTok, Grace Baldridge (the artist behind Semler) keeps the faith with fun content for their ever-growing audience.

@semlerrrr #ad @reverb asked me to take part in their #SheSetTheTone project and one artist immediately came to mind #ad ♬ original sound - Semler
@sophiefrearmusic celebrates Taylor Swift

Self-proclaimed "musical mess" Sophie Frear has a habit of going viral thanks to her engaging experiments with layered tracks, catchy pop originals, and lilting direct-to-TikTok songs that address big subjects in a friendly, approachable way.

@sophiefrearmusic #Ad Stitch this with your musical heroes! Here’s mine as part of Reverb’s #SheSetTheTone project @reverbdotcom #mashupsoftiktok #swifttok #wearehere ♬ original sound - Sophie Frear Music
@utzig celebrates Ella Fitzgerald

With a degree in music and a wicked sense of humor, composer Lisa Utzig's TikTok presence is replete with helpful playing techniques, bite-sized music history lessons, and relatable goofs about the life of a modern musician.

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