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6 Career Lessons I Learned from Star Trek

6 Career Lessons I Learned from Star Trek

Star Trek is more than just an entertainment franchise; it's a trove of valuable life lessons. The series offers timeless wisdom about embracing diversity, being adaptable, and fostering alliances – lessons that are crucial for a successful music career.

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The Power of Gratitude, Grace, and Forgiveness (with Shannon Kropf)

The Power of Gratitude, Grace, and Forgiveness (with Shannon Kropf)

The transformative power of gratitude, positivity, and forgiveness is undeniable. These principles wield immense influence in our lives, shaping our personal and professional journeys. Shannon and Dave Kropf delve into the significance and power these concepts hold.

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How To Think Like a Publisher (with Jason Rudd)

How To Think Like a Publisher (with Jason Rudd)

Publishers and library owners play a critical role in finding homes for our cues. Building relationships with these folks is a mission critical skill for any sync music composer. Jason Rudd, an executive producer for award-winning catalog Level 77 Music, offers perspective from the other side of the business.

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Key Insights: Understanding Musical Modulation (with Shannon Kropf)

Key Insights: Understanding Musical Modulation (with Shannon Kropf)

Learn to spice up your cues with modulations that won't make editors freak out. Join Shannon Kropf as she shows us how to utilize creative key changes to keep cues compelling!

Open to all 52 Cues Friends and Family Subscribers!

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I Suck at Guitar (and That’s OK)!

I Suck at Guitar (and That’s OK)!

Have you ever wondered why picking up a new instrument feels like unlocking a superpower? In this episode, I explore how immersing myself in the world of guitar has reinvigorated music’s magic, sparking a sense of exploration and creativity that has been profoundly transformative!

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Coming Up Through the Ranks with Guest Jonas Friedman

Coming Up Through the Ranks with Guest Jonas Friedman

Name-brand composers often employ teams of ghost writers and composers assistants to help get their projects over the finish line. While an accomplished film/TV composer himself, Jonas Friedman joins me today to talk about his experiences in the industry and how often times paying your dues can really pay off.

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

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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Getting Unstuck

Getting Unstuck

Have you ever felt resistance to the smallest tasks? Recently, a minor chore presented itself, and I was overwhelmed with reluctance. A trivial 30-second task suddenly felt like climbing a mountain. It wasn’t the task itself, but the emotion behind it, which was problematic. I realized this resistance highlighted a pattern: I’ve been avoiding many such tiny tasks, letting them accumulate into an overwhelming list. And that doesn’t feel good.

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Write. Submit. Forget. Repeat! Q/A and Cue Review with Dean Krippaehne

Write. Submit. Forget. Repeat! Q/A and Cue Review with Dean Krippaehne

Join composer, author, and Taxi whisperer, Dean Krippaehne, for an open Q&A and Cue review session. Get feedback from an industry pro with nearly 20 years in the production music industry.

Open to all 52 Cues Friends and Family Subscribers!

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Who Needs Spitfire's Abbey Road 1st Violins??

Who Needs Spitfire's Abbey Road 1st Violins??

Spitfire's latest orchestral release, Abbey Road Orchestra 1st Violins, offers an unparalleled level of detail and programming control, but with an eye-watering price of $449 for just one section, it begs the questions: who is this really for? Has Spitfire lost their way, and is it a smart purchase for the production music composer?

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Passing on Notes: The Tale of Freddie Keppard

Passing on Notes: The Tale of Freddie Keppard

When it comes to jazz, there are names that resonate through the annals of history. Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, and King Oliver are just a few. But today, I want to introduce you to a name that might not be as familiar: Freddie Keppard.

If you're already acquainted with Keppard, you'll know the significance of his story. For those who aren’t, Freddie Keppard might have been the best cornetist to ever live. But the world will never truly know, and here's why.

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