5 Career Lessons I Learned from Star Wars

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In this episode, Dave Kropf explores lessons from Star Wars that can be applied to production and library music. He discusses the importance of using references effectively, the developmental journey from novice to expert, and the balance between artistry and commercial viability.
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00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:28 - Weekly check-in
08:03 - Main Topic: 5 Career Lessons I Learned From Star Wars
10:31 - #1: The force is all around us
19:04 - #2: You progress from Padawan to Jedi master
26:35 - #3: There must be balance in the force
33:23 - #4: There will always be trench runs
38:34 - #5: We need someone in our lives who say "no"
48:58 - How to join the 52 Cues community
50:24 - This week's Expedition 52 cue
53:06 - Outro

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