Michael Mays - Professional Persona Slideshow
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Michael Mays - Professional Persona Slideshow Professional Music Producer, DJ, Entrepreneur, Teacher and CEO of Maze Media.
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- 1. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:INF3-75_pt2_Winston_Churchill.jpg “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm” – Winston Churchill
- 2. I grew up in a music environment…. http://imgarcade.com/1/record-player-drawing/
- 3. Michael Mays EntreprenuerFather DJMusic Producer http://www.busyworksbeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/free-trial.jpg
- 4. Music is my Passion…. http://singingliverpool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Music-Theory-Image.png
- 5. I am also an artist and graphic designer…. http://www.gvsu.edu/cms3/assets/2644B7F7-A19E-4F86-DDFC0CE15148C500/faciliities-large/graphicdesign-4.jpg One of my old college art classrooms - GVSU
- 6. I started doing freelance to learn the business. http://www.thecubiclechick.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/networking.jpg
- 7. I first attended Grand Valley State University and Earned a degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. http://www.collegesafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Grand-Valley-State-University-Safety.png
- 8. I have acquired numerous skillsets from Sales to customer service http://www.vimm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/many-hats11.jpg
- 9. I have produced 10 albums as a music producer… http://www.vimm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/many-hats11.jpg
- 10. I established Maze Media in 2013 http://spotfire.tibco.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ceo-and-data-analytics.jpg
- 11. I want to grow as a company with roster of experienced partners http://venturebreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/colleagues.jpg
- 12. Maze Media will begin a non-profit organization http://www.girlrocknation.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Munites.jpg
- 13. Post-graduation from Full Sail https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3384/4599690173_14b09b6e02.jpg
- 14. I am focusing on a professional studio internship to gain industry knowledge. http://www.clynemedia.com/gcpro/Slang/Slang_Photo2_Studio.jpg
- 15. Along the way I have learned many lessons…. http://carolynandersonmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Learning-from-success-and-failure.jpg
- 16. My past successes = Lessons http://www.cpp.edu/~lfssa/img/scholarship.jpg
- 17. My first music placement was in radio … http://media.mlive.com/sagsports_impact/photo/bill-simonsonjpg-5c5b9b1dd98301b3.jpg
- 18. I am a professional! http://peopleresultant.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/money_time_value_white_dice_400_clr_2636.png
- 19. I have the skills to Network and market my brand… http://cloudpoweredwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AppMod-globe-bus-people.jpg
- 20. I have acquired extensive education… http://deit.desales.edu/laravel/public/img/room_photos/full/Gambet%20Center/248%20Specialized%20Business%20Classroom%20(Stock% 20Ticker%20Room)/DSC_4948.JPG
- 21. …also training in business / customer service http://www.wranx.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Depositphotos_51880181_s.jpg
- 22. I am focused on my future….. http://carolynandersonmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Learning-from-success-and-failure.jpg
- 23. I have set present and future goals…. http://carolynandersonmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Learning-from-success-and-failure.jpg
- 24. I have a desire to pass my knowledge to our youth….. http://carolynandersonmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Learning-from-success-and-failure.jpg
Editor's Notes
- “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm” – Winston Churchill (I will use an image or clip of Winston Churchill – I want to make it look like a television news broadcast with my information in footer)
- I grew up in a music atmosphere where jazz, classic soul, and R&B where played constantly. My passion for music and learning how it works stems from previous experience and influence. (I want to find an image or clip of a child drawing, then transition to a record player into clips from motown, jazz and classic soul famous musicians)
- I am Michael Mays - an independent music producer, graphic designer, DJ, entrepreneur. Father, husband, artist and teacher. (will use images and/or video that represent each classification )
- Had my 1st keyboard at age 8 / Played trombone in middle school, learned how to read music and basic music theory -
- In High School, I began to learn how to turn my creativity in a career and learn the business side of art and commercial design / I also learned Graphic Design, T-shirt sales, painting and photography (images that relate to the content: graphic design, computer work, classroom and grad pics, dead frog logo? Kalamazoo central logo?)
- I also began freelance work for family and friends who requested works for a respectable fee. This helped me learn how to talk to customers, put value on my work, time management, organization. (images that relate to the content: graphic design, computer work, classroom and grad pics, dead frog logo? Kalamazoo central logo?)
- Dead frog sportswear helped me learn the business side of selling graphic design work. This class helped me earn a full ride scholarship to Grand Valley State to learn art. I later transferred to art institute of pittsburgh where I earned my degree in graphic design. (images that relate to the content: graphic design, computer work, classroom and grad pics, dead frog logo? Kalamazoo central logo?)
- My skills and experience: Graphic design, drawing, painting / Sales, customer service, training and management / Music production, computer software and hardware (images or video that relate to the above content)
- I have produced 10 albums since 2005 – I have produced over 50 songs that have been advertised on iHeart Radio, Tru TV, VH1, MTV and numerous radio stations/night clubs in Michigan, Illinois, Florida and Arizona (I would like to play one or two songs that I have produced – instrumentals?) Images or video of me producing)
- I am registered with ASCAP – in 2013, I started my own small business, Maze Media, LLC – I am listed as the CEO and owner – my services will include music production, songwriting, artist development and training –
- Future goals for Maze Media, LLC – I want to bring in others that specialize in digital/graphic design, marketing, A&R, promotion, event planning and customer service. (images that relate to education, children, customer service, grade level music class and graphic design references)
- Another goal is to start a non-profit that educates children and teens on music production and simplified music theory like after school programs and or part of select school curriculum. (images that relate to education, children, customer service, grade level music class and graphic design references)
- After graduation from Full Sail: My goal is to intern for a music studio – 1st choice is Slang Music Group in Chicago, Illinois – CEO, Vince Lawrence – co-father of Chicago House (Images with SMG, graduation images, Chicago skyline, music studio)
- SMG specializes in music production for hip hop, R&B, dance, EDM, television, gaming and film. They offer internship programs that will help further my education in the fields I would like to work in. (Images with SMG, graduation images, Chicago skyline, music studio)
- Over the years, I have learned how to acquire many skills but more importantly I learned lessons from failure and success. The successful times were rewarding, helping me build my confidence and realize the path I was on towards a career.
- Some successes I had started with sports. I was All-american in track and field and that helped me to earn an athletic scholarship to Grand Valley State along with my art scholarship. This was very rewarding but gave me the confidence that I could earn opportunities through hard work and dedication.
- I also accomplished my first successful music placement when a song I produced in 2005 was played on the radio station. The song was very popular in Michigan and even won me a song of the month award. This also helped me gain exposure bringing other opportunities. One being an contract to record a song for Huge Radio, a statewide sports talk radio show. I recorded two songs over a two year span that were declared fan favorites.
- Due to situations where I felt I didn’t succeed or experience failure, I learned what I should and shouldn’t have done making me stronger and wiser. I made sure to plan and manage my time better using past mistakes as a guide. I learned how to become more professional, learn business etiquette and how to create a brand where people recognized I provided a good service or product in art and music.
- My education was not only while attending classes in school, I surrounded myself with people that had knowledge and didn’t mind teaching me techniques, trends and business tips that would help me accomplish professional goals. One of the most important lessons I learned was networking, meeting others that shared the same passions as I. This would help me expand outside of my hometown area.
- While attending Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Full Sail University, I attended marketing and business classes that helped me with problem solving and how to make your brand or a clients brand stand out from the competition. Through research and development, you must focus on your target audience and genre, find out what their interests are, the best ways to reach them through marketing and what are the current trends that attract attention.
- These type of business and marketing classes were also included in the criteria for companies I had the pleasure of training with like AT&T, Verizon, American Express and all major cruiselines and travel agencies. These sort of classes and experiences have helped me prepare for the real world. I have over 10+ years of experience with customer service and sales. This gives me an advantage in communicating to consumers and how to respond to the needs of the consumers.
- At this point of my life, I am solely focused on educating and preparing myself for life after graduation. My current goals start with interning with Slang Music Group so I can add music studio experience to my resume.
- The next step will be to focus on finances to gain the materials and build the work environment I will need to be more efficient, creating a better work flow which will increase productivity. I will gain the resources I need through my current job in the Travel industry and working on library music for major music library companies.
- The next step will be preparation for starting my non-profit company to educate children on music production and music theory. I will study and research to create a simplified criteria that will be effective for children to understand and thrive in. I will also gain investor and sponsors that have experience in educating young people in other industries. There aren’t any similar non-profit companies in Michigan that offer education in music production and theory for children.
- Overall, as long as I stay focused, organized and continue to learn from failure, I know I will accomplish my goals and embrace success. Maze Media, LLC will be a well respected business in the industry for years to come and I hope for my children to take the reigns in the future. I now understand my purpose, I am focused, hungry and ready to take on any task to reach my goals. “Embrace failure as a teacher” – Michael Mays Thank you