This interview is with Murray Emery, owner and head recording engineer of “Crooks Hollow Studio” in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Also, he is an accomplished musician and the founding member of the rock band “Prisoner”. Murray is a graduate of the Broadcast System Technologies program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology known as SAIT. He is also a graduate of the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology program referred to as OIART. This interview starts with Murray describing growing up and his experiences working for his dad’s construction company. He emphasizes that this experience from working at a young age enabled him to develop his discipline, work ethic, and interpersonal skills that have led him to prosper. He talks about how he grew his interest in music and in doing so, established his skills as a musician. Knowing this, we talked about how he wanted to pursue music as a career. Understanding that this is not a stable career choice, Murray explains how he researched all possible avenues that would enable him to build a more stable career in this industry. This leads to a discussion regarding his educational endeavors listed above. Upon graduating we delve into his journey as a musician including starting his band “Prisoner”. This led to a conversation on his travels to Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville where he furthered his understanding of the ins and outs of the music industry. Coming back to his roots in Calgary, we discuss how he built his recording studio “Crooks Hollow Studio”. This conversation encompasses the physical build-out and equipment that furnishes his studio. How he works with musicians and how he is establishing himself in the local music scene are all illustrated. In addition, this is all supported by his knowledge of the music industry as a whole and as an artist. This interview will cater to anyone interested in having a career in the music industry, the arts, or in music in general. It will intrigue anyone interested in broadcasting and or film. Entrepreneurship and leadership are fully disclosed by Murray’s many examples of how he is building his business by further establishing and enhancing the local music scene. Above all, this is an insightful, motivational, and inspiring interview as Murray’s story is an example of how we should all live our lives. If we are willing to take the time and effort to figure ourselves out, to become clear with our intentions, and then be willing to work towards our goals or desires, we will live a fulfilled life as Murray does. https://crookshollow.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/prisonerbandofficial/?igsh=MWx3d2QxeHVidGg1Ng%3D%3D&utm_source=qr