Contributors

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Dave Kropf

The 52 Cues Podcast is hosted by production music composer and educator, Dave Kropf.

His credits include ABC, Netflix, Sony, Amazon, The NFL Today, The NFL on CBS, SEC Football, The Master's Tournament, NCAA March Madness, The PGA, NFL Network, The Golf Channel, FOX Sports, ESPN, Showtime, Disney, Discovery, Animal Planet, OWN, TLC, The History Channel, USA Network, TBS, E!, Bravo, TNT, TruTV, Oxygen, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery, Nick, and TFX France.

Dave holds a Masters of Music and has over 25 years teaching experience around the US as well as Europe. He has taught clinics, masterclasses, lessons, and classroom lectures and is currently a department chair and professor of music composition at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL.


Dave is a member of SESAC and the Production Music Association.

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Greg Fellman

Greg is a composer dedicated to creating the right music to elevate your media.

For him, music isn't about ego – it's about supporting the story. He sees his work as a vital but subtle character in the larger production, and he collaborates closely with clients to craft exactly what each project needs. Greg focuses on composing production music and trailer tracks for music libraries.

His background in social work taught him the art of listening — not only to music, but to people — making him an adaptable collaborator and reliable creative partner.

Greg mentors "3rd Act" composers: adult learners returning to music after careers in other fields, helping them find their footing in the industry.

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Jeff Hargrove

Jeff is a composer, arranger, and keyboardist based in the Atlanta metro area.

Heavily influenced by Quincy Jones, he developed his love for film and television music at a young age. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Howard University, where he graduated with honors and served as a student composer for the Howard University Jazz Ensemble.

Jeff has been a media composer for four years, working with multiple music libraries across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, specializing in orchestral music, tension, and sports music. He also serves as music director for his local church, where his background playing clarinet, saxophone, and organ continues to inform his broad musical perspective.

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Jeff LaPlante

Jeff is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist out of Western Massachusetts.

Writing music for 30+ years, he has found considerable success in the production music and sync world. Since hitting the ground running in early 2022, Jeff has signed with over 30 music libraries and placed 900+ cues in catalogues worldwide, with major distributors including BMG, 5 Alarm, 411, and Bulletproof Bear.

In just over four years, he has earned more than 1,500 placements, primarily in reality television and sports programming.

His prolific output and wide library relationships have made him one of the most active and consistently placed composers in the production music space.

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Mary Shaw

Mary Shaw is a former project manager and UX designer turned music composer and producer.

She specializes in sports hip-hop, inspiring orchestral, and emotional underscore for reality TV. Her credits include CBS Sports, The NFL Today, NCAA March Madness, Fox, and The Food Network. She has also created custom music and sound design for clients including the ASPCA, GLAD, and Fidelity Investments.

Mary began her music career as an award-winning singer-songwriter, performing hundreds of concerts across the U.S. before pursuing a 30-year career in marketing and software design. She brings that same clarity and professionalism to her work today, along with over a decade of mentoring experience for creative professionals.

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