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Patrick Ermlich is a seasoned music industry professional hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Born into a musical family of opera singer-entrepreneurs, he inherited a unique combination of artistic and business acumen. He honed his skills through formal education, including studies at Northeastern University's music business program in Boston and The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Arizona.

Starting as an engineer and producer at the renowned Cutting Room Recording Studios in New York City, Patrick rose through the ranks to eventually manage and develop the studio into one of the most successful in the city, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry along the way. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the launch of an independent record label followed by a music publicity agency, Gramophone Media, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager / head of A&R.

With over 1000 artists in his portfolio and a reputation for insightful, direct, and thoughtful artist and business development, Patrick is a sought-after mentor, strategist, and collaborator.

Patrick continues to leave his mark on the industry through his mentorship, speaking engagements, blogging, and his role as an educator at Berklee Online.

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Casey Andersen was born in Pasadena in 1991, and his family relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico, a year later, where he remained until he turned 18. His first instrument was the drumset, which he played from about age 6 to 16. In the fourth grade, he began playing the upright bass, participating in orchestras, Jazz and Rock bands, among others. He auditioned for Berklee College of Music with the Electric Bass as his primary instrument but changed his major to Jazz Composition within the first year.

After graduation, Casey took a job as the bassist in the house band of a cruise ship. However, it wasn't the right fit for him, so after his contract ended, he had to engage in some serious rethinking about his career direction.

Returning to Santa Fe, Casey started teaching various music classes at his former school, the Santa Fe Walford School. He kept busy playing gigs and teaching during the day, but also found time to practice Yoga and indulge in reading whenever he wasn't working.

He earned two Masters degrees from St. John's College in Santa Fe—one in Western Philosophy Liberal Arts and the other in Sanskrit, focusing on the Eastern Classics. Casey met his wife in the Eastern Classics program, and they have recently relocated to Oxford to further their studies.

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Jason Hanan was born in Kenya, went to primary and high school in Washington, D.C., went to university in Montreal, Canada, and then moved to Los Angeles in search of warm weather and creative opportunities 21 years ago. He is now the owner and president of Pro Audio LA.

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Ryan Hurn enjoyed a 15+ year career recording and touring the world with Les Brown's Band of Renown, Andy Williams, Ann-Margret, and The Texas Tenors. Select performances include Royal Albert Hall, Cleveland Pops, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Salt Lake City Symphony, & the Phoenix Symphony.

He held endorsements by Vic Firth Sticks, Remo Drumheads, and Paiste Cymbals.

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Andrew Simmons and Josh Matotek from The Home Studio Hangout Podcast interview Spenser about financial literacy for musicians, producers and mix engineers.

We talk about the basics to set up early on and how to financially plan for your future as a freelancer.

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Sarah Eyden is a professional singer / confidence and business mentor for musicians. She has worked as a singer for over 25 years while managing depression and high levels of anxiety due to childhood sexual assault. She felt hopeless sometimes on stage and learnt how to manage it and go on to tour the world, work for Elton John, Tony Bennett and Ozzy Osborne and sing on over 450 film soundtracks at Abbey Road Studios over the past 25 years.

She is now passionate about helping musicians feel confident to apply the business skills needed to help their music career, boost their income and step into their power as a musician with all the business tools they need to succeed.

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