Joining us in our podcast today is multi-award-winning pianist, composer and producer Doug Hammer. He is educated in contemporary, jazz and classical music styles. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, he opened his own studio and production company called Dreamworld Productions. He has over 14 albums under his belt. Doug tours regularly and has performed in the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Doug’s 14th release, Night, debuted at number 1 for a week on both Amazon Hot New Releases and Best Seller New Age Charts.

What You’ll Learn
In this episode, Doug recounts how fake books rounded out his musical education and eventually led him to build a recording studio. He would tell us how it became a tipping point where he felt he learned a lot about composing and improvising.
He also shares what success means to him and shares how music should be a source of comfort and solace to your listeners.
He also mentioned YouTube Live, Twitch Live, Tiktok, Facebook Live or Instagram and how musicians should explore these platforms.

Things We Discussed
Solace - first album
Noel - Christmas album
ITZ (in the zone) - A relaxed mind is a creative mind.

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Connect with Jason
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