The ÊStriveÊ curriculum is the brainchild of online-television sensation ÊPensado's PlaceÊ and audio-publishing giant Hal Leonard. It will feature authors who are considered best in class relevant and enormously committed to education and giving back.ÞWe chose the name ÊStriveÊ because to attain all the key dynamics to growth in your life you simply must strive! ÊStriveÊ continues the Pensado ethos of edutainment combining education with entertainment to teach reach amplify inspire and yes to ÊstriveÊ!ÞTopics in ÊStriveÊ will range from vocal courses management tracking mixing social media music theory for the electronic musician miking tracking home recording marketing live instrumentation speakers headphones live sound cables connectors mastering and more. Featured authors will include such audio heavyweights as Usher's New Look Foundation rock legend Chris Lord-Alge Nashville institution the Blackbird Academy Dave Pensado pop and urban maestro Tony Maserati and Rihanna vocal producer Kuk Harrell. And there are many more all-stars to come!ÞAdditionally ÊStriveÊ will allow the reader to engage with other ÊPensado's PlaceÊ opportunities from bundling software such as plug-ins headphones DAWs or other gear options to also engaging with some of our most active platform partners such as Converse Rubber Tracks and Indaba. The ÊStriveÊ curriculum may make you eligible for one-on-one teaching with our superstar guests VIP access at Pensado Live Events discounts on gear and more.ÞYou want to know how the pros succeeded? It starts with learning how to strive!