- 📍 1. CONTEXT / INDUSTRY SHIFTMassive Attack has formally requested that their full catalogue be removed from Spotify (globally) in protest of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s investment via his VC firm in Helsing, a defense tech company developing AI-powered systems (including drones) and weapons systems. At the same time, Massive Attack joined the “No Music for Genocide” campaign, under which more than 400 artists and labels are asking that their music be geo-restricted in Israel as a protest against military action in Gaza and ongoing human rights concerns. This move escalates a growing trend: artists pushing not just for better royalties or exposure, but for ethical alignment with their platforms. It forces questions about the moral responsibility of streaming services, the separation (or lack thereof) between personal investments by execs and the platforms themselves, and how culture intersects with politics & human rights. - 📂 2. CASE FOCUS / BREAKDOWN • Massive Attack’s action — Formal request to their label (Universal Music Group) to remove music from Spotify globally, and geo-blocking in Israel for all streaming platforms. • No Music for Genocide campaign — Coalition of 400+ artists and labels, raising awareness and taking collective action via streaming restrictions, to protest alleged genocide & human rights violations. • Spotify / Helsing connection — Daniel Ek’s VC investment in Helsing, a defense-AI company. Spotify maintains the two businesses are separate, but artist backlash shows audiences see overlap. - 📈 3. STRATEGY OR BUSINESS PRINCIPLE Ethical alignment is becoming a core litmus test for both artists and consumers. -Platform leaders’ outside investments are under scrutiny, not just platform policies. -Collective action by artists amplifies impact, forcing labels and DSPs to address values, not just royalties. -Geo-blocking is emerging as a new form of protest, expanding how artists weaponize distribution rights.

I’m fortunate to spend my time, amongst other things, teaching workshops, running one-on-one coaching, and working directly with creators who want to grow in visual media. PTN EA - is my way of bringing that same experience to a wider circle - my communities - in a way that’s structured, ongoing, and built to last. Every course here is designed to pull back the curtain on how music really works in picture - from concept to delivery - and give you tools you can apply to your own work immediately. ---- JUST in case you are new here, you can find a bit more about ME HERE <--------- -- We will start to run two tiers side-by-side: Pulse Tier (Free) Your open-access starting point. Core lessons, examples, and exercises you can use right away. A clear view of the process, the concepts, and the mindset that drive successful work in visual media. Broadcast Tier (Premium) Coming soon For serious creators ready to level up. Broadcast takes the same topics you see in Pulse and goes in-depth: full creative workflows, real briefs, case studies, feedback loops, and live working sessions. A mix of academia and industry experience, aimed at preparing you to work at a professional level. When Broadcast launches, every new course will drop in both tiers at the same time -- Pulse for the essentials, -- Broadcast for the complete system. --- Visual Media 101 — Pulse vs Broadcast (What’s the difference, why it exists, and how to try both) --- Both modules are live now: - PULSE - BROADCAST (Preview) While we’re building Broadcast, you can preview it here through selected modules and lessons. Think of it as a window into the deeper training, collaborations, and project opportunities that will roll out in the premium tier.

I'm all for advancements in technology especially when it saves us times and allows us to be more productive. A.I. i have a immense interest in and have been digging in slowly over the years. Im curious to know what A.I. tools everyone is using for music production / workflow / social media etc. I want to continue learing and implementing A.I. where i can.

You didn’t just join a group. You stepped into a system. One that’s built by results, not recycled advice. The Frontline of a Bigger System First off, this is not just a Skool group. You’re entering the first level of a living, working ecosystem built from the inside out—by a composer who has delivered on Super Bowl spots, Marvel properties, global campaigns, and thousands of real-world placements. This space isn’t theory. It’s not built on recycled advice. THIS is built on 18+ years of scars, strategy, and sustained results. PTN is not just a production company. It’s a broadcast. A movement. A system. 🔴 Why This Exists: The industry was never built for people like us. It rewards connections over craft, surface over substance.Most platforms ask you to pay to submit. PTN asks you to show up, build your skill, and earn your way in. 🔴 PTN was built to flip the model: - From passive submissions → to intentional opportunity - From scattered advice → to direct-to-industry action - From clout-chasing “sync culture” → to career-building momentum in visual media music 🧠 What PTN Pulse Is PTN Pulse is the open floor of the PTN ecosystem. It’s the training ground, the check-in, the heartbeat of a movement made for those who want more than just credits—they want mastery. 🔴 Inside Pulse, you’ll get: - Weekly insight drops (real perspective from real experience) - Creator check-ins and rhythm building - First looks at PTN tools, content, and systems - A chance to get seen, not for clout, but for consistency There are no handouts here... NO shortcuts. Just presence, participation, and proof of work. 🔁 What Comes Next 🔘 PTN Pulse is not the destination. It's the signal before the broadcast. For those who rise consistently, who sharpen their craft and engage, there’s another layer waiting: PTN Broadcast. Where mentorship, briefs, custom opportunities, and deeper systems unlock. But you don’t get invited because you talk loud. You get there because you tuned in, showed up, and made the signal louder than the noise.

If a system helped you move faster, land a gig, or just feel less scattered, share it. It could be how you handled a drop folder, renamed stems, a save system, naming regime.... or anything that saved your a@@... Big or small, if it helped, it’s valid.