Interested in a career transformation? Pro Musicians have to do as much as they can themselves. Here’s how Michael (Crusty Media) Amaral went from catalogue photographer to playing guitar and recording songs with his band No Big Deal, to directing 70 music videos last year! Going from 1000 Instagram followers in 2019 to 3000 now helped. Next week he’s starting a podcast and it all began with being impatient. Refusing to wait for someone else - with magical money to appear. Host, singer-songwriter Arlene takes you through the evolving fortunes of the tireless creative obsessive, Michael Amaral.

Crusty Media is an award-winning Toronto-based photography studio specializing in live event photography and videography.

Michael Amaral (aka “Crusty”) is a freelance photographer and videographer specializing in music concert events. Multi-talented, Michael’s professional credits include editing, writing, and photography for online webzines, photography for album covers/inserts, and product photography for local businesses. Skilled in graphic design, he has created and organized album artwork and layouts, concert posters, and business/band logos. Michael is proficient in videography and has a plethora of music videos he has shot and directed.

Learn more: https://crustymedia.ca/staging/3868/

Arlene is an award-winning Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter/musician/TV host, from Mississauga. Her music has taken her across Canada, UK, Europe, and the US. Her music embodies the idea of a positive self image, and the belief that everyone has a voice that can be expressed through art.

As Executive Producer for her company, Let’s Make Good Productions (LMG), she produces many events including WonderFest which showcases local talent and offers free workshops to all ages.

Learn more: https://www.officialarlene.com/

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