Pursuing a music career and going after your dreams isn't for everyone. The roller coaster of emotions that we can experience as we're trying to grow a fan base can be a little overwhelming on occasion and down right depressing at times. Learning how to do music full time takes an understanding of how to properly grow and scale your music based brand and business. In this video I talk with my team about how growth actually works and how to deal with the ups and downs of social media.

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Video/Photo/Audio

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Music Production Gear

Computer: Apple Mac Pro Tower (Late 2012)
DAW Software: Apple Logic Pro X
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Voiceover Mic: Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2xBV0M1
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Studio Monitors (Primary): Yamaha HS8: https://amzn.to/2JoW9ve
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Monitor Switch Controller: SMPRO M-Patch 2
MIDI Controller: Akai MPK61 Midi Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2LUNPBO
Studio Desk: RAB Audio ProRak 61 – Black: Alternative Desk https://amzn.to/2LUSQdp
Studio Acoustic Treatment: Overtone Acoustics

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