Testimonials

Here's what some of our members have to say about their experience with ManhatPro.

	Being involved in the MPA has given me the opportunity to ask firsthand questions about "how and why do you do that?" and to benefit from countless years of music experience of the members, as well as contribute my own thoughts. I also appreciate the social atmosphere that is provided for members that often work in solitude or small groups. --Andy Gabrys
	Composers and their plugins, left on their own to enhance virtual worlds created by others, often lead a surprisingly lonely and insulated existence. My membership in the MPA has resulted in me venturing out of my luxurious cave to meet some if the most talented, extraordinary, thought provoking, knowledgeable and seriously cool folks who, like me, have been looking for an activist (and i mean that in all the good ways) organization like this for a long time! Need help finding an Gamelan virtuoso? ... A great studio with an even greater piano? ... A conductor in Prague? ...a Logic Pro expert? As a member of MPA these and many other resources are just a click away. Then there’s the excellent member-driven workshops which make being a MPA member a no-brainer! I’m glad I joined. --Steve Horelick
	I had the questions, and Manhattan Producers Alliance had the answers. Since joining this exceptional group of professionals I have learned as much from having these industry experts answering other members questions as I have from getting answers to my own questions. As an Artist, Musician and Producer I couldn't be in a better environment than this focused community of talented and dedicated individuals. The past 3 years have shown me what the right team can accomplish and I look forward to achieving the growth potential presented by the vision of this group. --Lee Demers
	The MPA has given me the opportunity to spend countless hours with experts discussing the nuances of composing for picture. I find groups like the Film Music club to be the most rewarding aspect of the MPA. Knowledge sharing at it's best. --Nate Shaw
	I joined MPA almost two years ago. Growing up in a family of successful musicians, I loved making music with people. However, as music technology morphed, I often found myself sitting alone in front of a computer, creating music. I wanted to be part of a vibrant, musical and techno-savy community where I could also network and expand my own music biz. MPA has provided this for me. I look forward to our gatherings, the biz group, the film scoring group and to hanging out with my MPA pals who always amaze me with the depth of their talents. If I need help with a tech issue, MPA is full of experts with loads of information and resources. (If I hadn't attended Skip Sorelle's sound design workshop, I would never have know that The Terminator's morphing sound came from emptying a can of wet dog food. This is information I can use.) Also, MPA membership has also given me new opportunities to collaborate on commercial projects that come from inside the group. A truly dynamic organization, it's exciting to be part of MPA's growth and expansion. --Elizabeth Rose
	I came to Manhatpro less than 2 years ago as someone with little film/t.v. experience but a background heavy in live jazz performance and composition and a willingness and hunger to learn. Almost immediately through speaking with other members I got an opportunity to audition for Little Airplane and ended up writing numerous episodes of their hit shows "The Wonder Pets" (Nickelodeon) and "Third and Bird" (BBC Worldwide), which also led to my current gig scoring the music for the entire second season of the Canadian children's show "The Ocean Room". Though initially "wet behind the ears", Manhatpro was there every step in the way with business, technical and production advice so that I could present my best face forward to the world and appear professional beyond my years. It is an invaluable resource, but more importantly, a passionate, supportive and active collection of individuals - and a community I'm proud to be a part of. --D.D. Jackson
	As a composer and musician, MPA has provided me with a unique and creatively stimulating professional community with which to share ideas about music, film scoring, music production and the business of music. --Frank Ferrucci