Special Thanks
Without the help of David Goggin, my unfailing editor and dear friend, this book could not have happened. He taught me how to write about the studio business and helped me get my first column. Nothing I have written has ever been published without him tweaking it first. Paul Gallo, publisher of Miller Freeman Pro Sound News, has been a friend and champion for many years. His allowing me to borrow generously from my column, “Mean Business,” and his very helpful advice are greatly appreciated. The same is true for my friend Dave Lockwood, Editorial Director of Sound on Sound magazine in the U.K., and the former Sound Pro magazine, in which I also had a column, and my friend Paul Verna, Pro Audio editor of Billboard magazine. My family, Gloria, Matthew, and Samantha, were very patient and helpful with many great ideas and editing assistance. Also, I must thank the leading educational institution directors of audio industry departments and schools: Mr. Dick McIlvery (USC), Mr. Don Puluse (Berklee School of Music), and Mr. Gary Piatt (Ex'pression Center for New Media) for their constructive comments.