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Building Better Work-Life Balance | 52 Cues Podcast #254
In Episode 254 of the 52 Cues Podcast, host Dave Kropf is joined by community mentor Greg Fellman for a thoughtful conversation about work–life balance in the world of production and library music.
The Production Music Industry Quietly Changed | 52 Cues Podcast #253
In episode 253 of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave Kropf and co-host Jeff LaPlante explore how the production music industry has evolved over the last decade—and why standing out now requires more intention than ever.
Your Influences Are Louder Than You Think | 52 Cues Podcast #252
In Episode 252 of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave is joined by community mentor Jeff LaPlante for a thoughtful conversation about musical influences and how they evolve over time.
I Said This Isn’t Art… Was I Wrong? | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 45
In this week’s episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave revisits an idea he first shared back in 2021: the artisan mindset. With technology—and especially AI—reshaping creative industries, Dave asks if artisan thinking still holds up.
Even More Inconvenient Truths About Production Music | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 18
In this week’s episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave returns with five more inconvenient truths about working in the production music industry—lessons that go beyond DAWs, deadlines, and demos. From the reality that talent alone won’t guarantee success, to the importance of genuine relationships, to the sting (and inevitability) of rejection, Dave offers candid, heartfelt insight that resonates with composers at every stage.