In every music success story is at least one life-changing, breakthrough connection with an industry pro who provides critical help at the right time. Until now, barriers in the music industry have prevented emerging talent from connecting directly with top industry professionals, denying most people a chance to turn their music dreams into reality.

Music180.com breaks these barriers to give you direct access to hundreds of the world’s top music industry professionals. You no longer have to bank your career on luck or chance – you can take control and create your own breakthrough connections with successful industry pros who can take your career to the next level.

The world-class producers, managers, songwriters, publishers, music supervisors and other pros on Music180 have helped build careers for Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, Beyonce, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, U2, Carrie Underwood and many others. Every pro on Music180 is certified and many of the services they offer (like feedback, critiques and one-on-one conversations) are guaranteed.

Music180.com is a division of Connected Creatives Inc., a California corporation formed by entertainment professionals in Hollywood, California.

Eric F. Galen | Founder & CEO

For over a decade, Mr. Galen has helped independent artists in all aspects of their financial and creative endeavors. As a professionally trained musician and seasoned attorney, Eric has assisted countless artists, producers, writers and labels, including Sony/BMG, Cher, The Eagles and Mariah Carey, as well as a host of producers and independent artists.

Mr. Galen spent all of 2007 as the senior advisor to a start-up Internet music social-networking site, helping the company raise over $3M in private funding and successfully managing strategy, business development and partnerships. From 1999 to 2007, Eric worked with some of the most prestigious law firms in the U.S., representing a variety of Fortune 500 firms and major entertainment clients.

Mr. Galen is a published author and speaker, and was voted a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine (the top 2% of attorneys in California) for the last four years in a row. Eric earned his B.A. cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles and his J.D. from the University of Southern California. Eric is a member of the Recording Academy (RIAA), the American Federation of Musicians and the California Bar Association. Eric has performed on several independent and major label projects, won several awards for Outstanding Musicianship at Stanford University, and has several professional musicians in his family.

Luke Ebbin | Co-Founder & VP Industry Relations

Luke Ebbin is a multi-platinum, Grammy nominated record producer, composer and songwriter. Luke is credited for the comeback of the seminal ‘80’s band, Bon Jovi with his production of the worldwide smash single It’s My Life (one Grammy nomination) and the 8 million selling album Crush (one Grammy nomination).

In addition, Luke has produced a second Bon Jovi album, Bounce (two Grammy nominations), Melissa Etheridge (one Grammy nomination), Plain White Ts, The All-American Rejects, Wakefield and Richie Sambora, among others. Mr. Ebbin is also an active participant in the new music and digital media space.

Jim Martone | General Manager

Mr. Martone is a 23-year music industry veteran who focuses on our artist marketing strategies and business development. Jim has advised myriad clients in the areas of new media, digital distribution, anti-piracy and Internet marketing.

Jim was GM at Trauma/Interscope Records (Bush, No Doubt), VP of Marketing and Product Development at Hollywood Records (Queen, George Michael), and co-founder of Enigma Records (Poison, Smithereens, Motley Crue, Ratt, Berlin, Red Hot Chili Peppers). Jim holds a B.A. in Music from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.

Cory O’Daniel | Chief Architect

Cory O’Daniel is an open-source developer, inventor, blogger and musician. Cory designed and developed the backbone behind Vokle, a leader in online video communication. He was a senior engineer of Ripple, the largest digital out of home network and one of the youngest professors in Florida history.

Cory has additionally contributed to a number of open-source projects including Merb (Rails 3) and DataMapper as well as creating a number of his own projects including DM Cutie and jQuery BabySteps. Cory frequently blogs about technology and open-source development.

Bryan Langslet | Director of Product Development

Bryan Langslet has 10 years of experience in digital and interactive media production. He has been a partner in a web design business, worked in radio as an on-air sports personality and engineer, worked internationally for an independent record label and spent two years in high-end audiovisual event production.

Mr. Langslet attended the University of California Santa Barbara on a Regents Scholarship and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Global and International Studies. He also studied International Business at the University of Barcelona in Spain.

Shay Naqvi | Director of Industry Relations

Mr. Naqvi has years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, artist relations and event management. Shay has lead the launch of various national advertising and online marketing campaigns. He also organized various artist showcases and concerts along with different special events in the entertainment industry.

Mr. Naqvi attended the University of California Riverside and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Marketing & Management with a Minor in Film and Visual Culture.