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I also attended Drexel University’s Music Industry Program to learn both the broad strokes and nuances of the music industry. So, in addition to my musical pursuits, I interned and worked with a variety of talent managers, music publishers, and producers in Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville. There’s another saying I’ve always liked: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” I am always hungry to learn and grow. I figure other artists out there might benefit from hearing how I did it. But my recent success, hitting 700,000 streams for one of my singles (“ Eclipse“) and accumulating 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, has taken things to a new level for me. My music has found its way across the world through various sources, including random commercials, YouTube ad placements, and even in a few independent short films. I’ve released tracks independently through CD Baby and with the assistance of independent record labels, including New Jersey’s Climax Entertainment, Toronto-based Biblioteka Records, and Drexel University’s student-run Mad Dragon Music Group. I’ve been releasing music for the last 15 years in jazz, rock, and, more recently, electronic and experimental genres.

One of my favorite sayings comes from Jeff Bezos: “All overnight success takes about 10 years.” As a musician and entrepreneur - these days, we’re all entrepreneurs - it is important to remember how important making, executing, and adjusting a plan is to achieving growth and success in your music career. With an adaptable music release strategy and an eye on results, I was able to get over 700,000 streams for one of my singles and over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

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