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Ask Dave Anything (LIVE)! | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 21
This week on the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave hosted a vibrant live Q&A session packed with practical wisdom for production music composers at every stage of their journey. From dissecting piano track layering strategies to addressing pitch etiquette and how many libraries to approach at once, Dave tackled real-time questions with clarity and humor.

Production Music Q&A – LIVE! | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 5
In this week's 52 Cues Podcast, we held a Live Q&A covering everything from the US Copyright Office’s AI ruling (and why human elements in music matter) to what genres are in demand, a simple stereo widening trick using sample delay, and how much you can realistically earn with 500 cues. I also shared my approach to mastering stems, discussed drum mic techniques and my electronic kit setup, and, of course, talked about the essential role of cats in a composer’s life. Whether you're looking for industry insights, production tips, or just a good laugh, this episode has something for you!