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Parkinson's Law and Composers
52 Cues Podcast, Music Production, Music Composition, Productivity, Time Management, Creativity, Motivation & Inspiration Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Music Production, Music Composition, Productivity, Time Management, Creativity, Motivation & Inspiration Dave Kropf

Parkinson's Law and Composers

Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. In this episode, Dave discusses how this concept applies to the world of production music, and how it impacts efficiency, decision-making, and creativity in music production.

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You’re Never Too Pro to Grow
Industry, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Personal Development, Career Advice, Productivity Shannon Kropf Industry, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Personal Development, Career Advice, Productivity Shannon Kropf

You’re Never Too Pro to Grow

When you receive disappointing feedback, the first reaction is naturally discouragement. But Dave asks, “Where can I grow from this?” No matter how far you’ve come in your career, nothing is guaranteed. And you’re never too pro to grow!

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Is One Cue Per Week Really Enough?
52 Cues Podcast, 52 Cues Community, Featured Composer, TAXI, Productivity, Creativity, Music Business Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, 52 Cues Community, Featured Composer, TAXI, Productivity, Creativity, Music Business Dave Kropf

Is One Cue Per Week Really Enough?

I’ve said before that you need 100’s of cues to make a living in the production music industry, but is one cue per week really enough? Today I’m going to unpack and illustrate how productivity and output might not be the linear journey we think it is.

We’ll take a listen to “Waltz of Shame,” the latest submission in my “Year of Taxi” and check in on any forwards or returns.

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