George Adjieff is the CEO of Westlake Pro and co-manages their mission and vision with Joe Taupier. George has over 25 years of experience in every aspect of the Audio industry. He has met and worked with everyone… from Ronald Reagan to Ray Charles to Ringo Starr, and everyone in between including all of the major film lots, The Grammys and Academy Awards. Prior to working in his current capacity in the Audio industry, George worked as a professional musician and composer, and performed with a variety of bands and artists including Bob Hope and The Smothers Brothers. As a composer, his music can be heard in numerous television shows from Friends to The Sopranos, and commercials for Nike and Kawasaki to name a few. George has been involved in several community-based projects. Locally, in Los Angeles, he works with The Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center. Nationally, he assists in ongoing work with the Phoenix House Foundation. Off the clock George spends much of his leisure time working on culinary techniques and recreating dishes from chefs like Ferran Adria, Jose Andreas and Thomas Keller. George has a degree from the infamous Berklee College of Music in Boston. Please welcome today’s guest George Adjieff. https://westlakepro.com/
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Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz.In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a lasting career in the ever-changing landscape of the music business. You’re really in for a treat, as I have invited my friends, some of the best and brightest in music, to share their stories. I guarantee you’re going to love it.Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses. I encourage you to create music in your own unique way and express your artistry with joy and abandon. Be willing to work uncompromisingly for what you believe in. Success will have a better chance of finding you when you live your life with integrity, focus, and passion. Be selfish with your discipline and selfless in your performance. And have fun. Remember, it’s called playing.Terry Wollman moved from Miami to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Arranging. He quickly built a solid reputation as an in-demand Producer, Guitarist, Music Director and Composer. Terry has worked with an array of artists including Melissa Manchester, Billy Preston, The Crusaders, Little Richard, Wilson Phillips, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. Terry has produced artists including Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Dave Grusin with Alan Bergman, and Melissa Manchester’s 20th album “You Gotta Love The Life” with special guests artists Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Dionne Warwick and Al Jarreau. Wollman’s debut album “Bimini” (1988) received worldwide critical acclaim. He recently released his 7th CD, a 25 year retrospective entitled “Silver Collection”. His first single “Welcome To Paradise” (featuring Terry with Dave Koz on alto sax) debuted at #1 Most Added on Billboard.