Milk St Studios – Community Code of Conduct

Our Purpose

Milk St Studios exists to support, empower, and remove barriers for musicians of all levels. This only works if we create a space where people feel safe, respected, and inspired to participate.

1. Respect Everyone

  • Treat all members, guests, and staff with respect—on-site and online

  • No harassment, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind

  • Be mindful of different backgrounds, identities, and experience levels

Bottom line: If it makes someone feel unwelcome, it doesn’t belong here.

2. Keep It Collaborative, Not Competitive

  • Encourage others—don’t tear people down

  • Offer feedback only when it’s invited or clearly constructive

  • Make space for different skill levels and styles

Goal: Build people up, not prove you're better than them.

3. Be Mindful of Shared Spaces

  • Leave rooms, gear, and common areas clean and ready for the next person

  • Start and end sessions on time

  • Report broken equipment or issues promptly

Rule of thumb: Treat the space like it’s your own.

4. No Disruptive or Harmful Behavior

  • No aggressive confrontations (in person or online)

  • Avoid excessive negativity or behavior that derails sessions/events

  • Respect the tone of the room (especially during jams, sessions, and workshops)

5. Sensitive Topics & Personal Sharing

  • Music can be emotional—but be mindful of the group setting

  • Avoid graphic, violent, or deeply distressing content in shared spaces

  • If something feels too heavy for a group, take it to a private conversation

We support people—but we are not a therapy space.

6. Inclusive & Safe Environment

  • This is a welcoming space for all identities and backgrounds

  • Any behavior targeting someone’s identity will not be tolerated

  • If someone expresses discomfort, take it seriously and adjust

7. Online Community Standards

(For Facebook group, chats, etc.)

  • No harassment, call-outs, or public arguments

  • Assume good intent, but address issues respectfully

  • Staff may remove posts or comments that disrupt the community

8. Substance Use

  • Follow all local laws and studio policies

  • No behavior that puts others at risk or makes the space uncomfortable

9. Follow Staff Direction

  • Staff are here to protect the space and community

  • If a staff member steps in, respect their guidance

10. Accountability

  • First step: conversation and warning

  • Repeated or serious issues may result in:

    • Temporary suspension

    • Loss of membership

    • Removal from events or the space

Simple Guiding Principle

Be the kind of person others want to create music with.