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I Just Turned 50 and I'm Just Getting Started!
52 Cues Podcast, Career Advice, Personal Development, Personal Reflections, Life Transitions, Career Development for Composers, Professional Development Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Career Advice, Personal Development, Personal Reflections, Life Transitions, Career Development for Composers, Professional Development Dave Kropf

I Just Turned 50 and I'm Just Getting Started!

Join me for my 50th birthday episode as I explore my evolution from aspiring band director to production music composer and educator. I discuss my happy 30-year marriage, career shifts, work-life balance, and personal growth insights.

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How to Find the Art in Artisan (with Hans York)
52 Cues Podcast, Music Production, Music Industry Insights, Career Advice, Career Development for Composers, Creativity, Motivation & Inspiration, Music Technology, Genres Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Music Production, Music Industry Insights, Career Advice, Career Development for Composers, Creativity, Motivation & Inspiration, Music Technology, Genres Dave Kropf

How to Find the Art in Artisan (with Hans York)

We welcome production music veteran and 52 Cues member, Hans York, to the podcast this week to talk about his journey into production music, his role and experiences with Sync Academy and Sync My Music, and what he's been doing lately to stave off creative stagnation.

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Do You *NEED* a YouTube Channel?
52 Cues Podcast, Music Composition, Music Production, Music Industry, Digital Platforms, Content Creation, YouTube Strategies, Career Development for Composers Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Music Composition, Music Production, Music Industry, Digital Platforms, Content Creation, YouTube Strategies, Career Development for Composers Dave Kropf

Do You *NEED* a YouTube Channel?

What if YouTube could make a real difference in your career as a composer? This podcast episode provides an in-depth analysis of how to leverage YouTube for your career growth. Learn about digital sharecropping, cross-promotion tactics, and more!

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