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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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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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Coping with Crisis Mode
Little Chats, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Community Conversations, Personal Development Shannon Kropf Little Chats, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Community Conversations, Personal Development Shannon Kropf

Coping with Crisis Mode

Crisis Mode goes into effect when unexpected events—like a family emergency or an intense work period—demand immediate attention, forcing everything else to fall away. These are the moments when our bodies are on constant high-alert, fueled by adrenaline and anxiety.

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Overcoming and Avoiding Burnout
52 Cues Podcast, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Career Advice, Career Habits, Entrepreneurship Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Career Advice, Career Habits, Entrepreneurship Dave Kropf

Overcoming and Avoiding Burnout

Dave Kropf discusses avoiding burnout in music composition, coping with burnout when it happens, plus self-care and wellness strategies. Learn to deal with strict clients, the repetitive nature of production music, competition, rejection, and more.

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