TEM23: Michael Davis of Hip-Bone Music

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 TEM23: Michael Davis of Hip-Bone Music

Michael Davis is the owner of Hip-Bone Music and has performed and recorded with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, James Taylor and Buddy Rich.

Topics Covered:

  • What inspired him to launch Hip-Bone Music long before it was common for people to self-publish books and albums

  • Why listening as a human being is just as important to success in the music business as listening as a musician

  • How he was able to establish himself as a freelancer in a crowded scene like New York City

  • What the hardest part is about owning his own company

  • How he has funded over 10 different recordings

  • How he approaches product development

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Produced by Austin Boyer and Buddy Deshler of FredBrass

TEM9: David Vining of Mountain Peak Music

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TEM9: David Vining of Mountain Peak Music

David Vining is the founder of publishing company Mountain Peak Music and a highly sought after teacher and performer.

He has faced many obstacles in his career, including overcoming distonia, which gives him a unique perspective on the music business and life in general.

Topics Covered:

  • Finding a core customer base

  • The advantages of "drilling down" to cater to a specific niche

  • Not assuming different customer bases have the same needs

  • How his battle with dystonia taught him to not always approach problems in a linear and traditional manner

  • Creating an environmnet where people can create their own improvement rather than follow step-by-step instructions

  • How critical communication skills are to all entrepreneurs

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Produced by Austin Boyer of FredBrass