Industry Voices

Well if you’ve seen any of the AI artwork that’s exploding right now that is the graphic design version of what will soon be available for music production. “Hey Alexa, write me an original number one hit single about doughnuts in the style of Katy Perry with Morgan Freeman singing” …

Staying present online is essential in today’s market. Without a digital presence, one becomes a digital ghost. In order to attract new opportunities, I offer a free weekly online laughter club so people can experience the magic of laughing for the health of it. Keeping top of mind is important …

Definitely Elon Musk! His courageousness, his genius, his creativity, and his determination – combined with his social awkwardness – helps to make him both real, relatable and admirable.

Realistically, everything I do lights me up in a way where I am always learning, improving, and hoping to become a better person over time. Whether it’s office work or media relations, I always have an idea of where I am at in the present moment and how to take …

I would imagine that a lot of people think that music production is really technical and can only be done by people who already have a talent for it. Although there are a lot of technical things to do, most of those tasks haven’t changed since the 80s and some …

I would love to dine with American microbiologist, vermicomposter and environmentalist, Mary Appelhof. Mary wrote the book, Worms Eat My Garbage in 1982. It’s the 20th anniversary of Cathy’s Crawly Composters and I continue to meet folks who have not heard of the concept of vermicomposting. I can only imagine …

They never taught us gratitude skills! And that’s what we need most to enjoy success in our careers and in life! What does the ancient yet timeless wisdom of the Talmud reveal? “Who is rich? Those who are happy with what they have.”

My highlight of the year was when I met my publicist, who has directed me toward earned media opportunities. Similar to dealing with people, it is important to understand the difference between paid vs. organic relationships (business and otherwise) and to understand that anything organic, regardless of its relation, will …

Those of us who got into music production in the 80s and 90s are still adjusting to the complete shift in the music business that occurred in 2000 when Napster appeared. That was our stock market crash. Albums went from $15 per unit to $0 per unit overnight. Ultimately music …

Since leaving formal education I have taken a deep dive into why laughter is the best medicine. The ability to laugh at myself when I’ve made a mistake or erred helps me get out of stress and come up with solution. Our brain requires 25% more oxygen than the rest …