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Turning Pro
52 Cues Podcast, Music Production, Personal Development, Music Composition, Creativity, Professional Development, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, Music Production, Personal Development, Music Composition, Creativity, Professional Development, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Dave Kropf

Turning Pro

What separates hobbyists from professionals in music composition is not talent, but mindset, accountability, dedication, and an ability to embrace failure! In this episode, we talk patience, persistence, self-actualization, and the acceptance of failure as part of the road to success.

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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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