David Kusek

David Kusek is a renowned figure in the music industry, known for his expertise in music business, artist management, and digital music innovation.

Having impacted tens of thousands of musicians worldwide through his books, live events, and online classes, David holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at New Artist Model.

With a strong educational background, David studied BA at the University of Connecticut, which laid the foundation for his illustrious career.

Throughout his career, David has held key roles such as Senior Partner at Digital Cowboys, Vice President/Professor of Music Business at Berklee College of Music, Founder/CEO at Berklee Online, Founder/CEO at Passport Designs, and Vice President/Chief Engineer at Star Instruments.

David's contributions to the music industry include co-writing the influential book 'The Future of Music,' predicting technologies like the iPhone, Siri, and Spotify, as well as advocating for independent musicians through his work and publications.

As a pioneer of digital music, David was instrumental in initiating the MIDI standard, developing digital sequencers, and contributing to the creation of the Synare electronic drums.

His latest book, 'Hack the Music Business,' has been widely acclaimed with over 35,000 downloads and continues to inspire aspiring musicians and music entrepreneurs.

At Berklee College of Music, David played a significant role in establishing the online music education platform, winning awards for the Best Online Course for eight consecutive years.

Beyond teaching music business for 14 years at Berklee, David has mentored countless musicians, artists, promoters, managers, and other music industry professionals through his consulting business, Digital Cowboys.

With a passion for the music business and a belief in the potential of independent musicians, David invites aspiring artists to explore the programs and online courses offered by the New Artist Model music business school.