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Patrick Ermlich is a seasoned music industry professional hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Born into a musical family of opera singer-entrepreneurs, he inherited a unique combination of artistic and business acumen. He honed his skills through formal education, including studies at Northeastern University’s music business program in Boston and The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Arizona.
Starting as an engineer and producer at the renowned Cutting Room Recording Studios in New York City, Patrick rose through the ranks to eventually manage and develop the studio into one of the most successful in the city, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry along the way. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the launch of an independent record label followed by a music publicity agency, Gramophone Media, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager / head of A&R.
With over 1000 artists in his portfolio and a reputation for insightful, direct, and thoughtful artist and business development, Patrick is a sought-after mentor, strategist, and collaborator.
Patrick continues to leave his mark on the industry through his mentorship, speaking engagements, blogging, and his role as an educator at Berklee Online.
What makes you uniquely qualified to discuss financial and artistic freedom for musicians?
24 years in the music business in many different roles including engineer, producer, manager, founder, publicist, consultant, educator. I have also built and sold a business and advised artists for 2 decades.
What is a crazy-but-true fact about you?
I once went on a hunt for Bigfoot when I was 20 years old.
Why is financial literacy among musicians important to you?
I am someone who is deeply passionate about artists having the type of lifestyle that is abundant and on their terms. Neither of which is possible without financial integrity.
What is one piece of advice you would impart on the audience?
Be sober and grounded about where you stand, and then be wildly irrational.
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