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Give Credit, Don't Take It

Always seek to give credit, but never to take it.

Charlie Puth is has written mega pop hits, with multiple billion-streamers. He's worked with superstars of the music industry, and is known as a musician’s musician. He’s a self-proclaimed music nerd. He can sing, he can play, he has perfect pitch. He can write. He can perform.

He’s got every reason to toot his own horn, tout his own skills.

In fact, it was these skills that led ​Studio.com​ to create a popular online class on pop production featuring Puth.

But in the course, where Puth is supposed to be the main attraction, the Master, he instead repeatedly gives credit away to others. He names all of the great musicians and producers who taught him.

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Two Mistakes to Avoid with Your Mentors

Who are your ​mentors​?

A trusted mentor has perspective and experience that we don’t have. They have been where we want to go. They have made the film, written the book, faced the criticism. They have picked up the pieces when all seemed lost.

We go to great lengths to cultivate mentors, and when we have one, they are worth more than gold.

Yet there are two common mistakes I see creatives make when interacting with their mentors: disregarding the mentor’s advice, and failing to follow-up with their mentor.

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How to Identify Potential Mentors, for Music Professionals

There are few resources in your career more valuable than a trusted mentor. In this post I will share with you: 

  • What is a mentor, who needs one, and why?
  • Two short quizzes (one question each) that will give you my personalized recommendations for where to look for your next potential mentor, based on your career stage and situation.
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