Peter has worked with top-tier artists like Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Avril Lavigne, Billy Porter, and Pixie Lott. He had his first professional song cut as a teenager. Sounds like a dream...

And.... not everyone is this honest about whether or not there might be a cost to a career trajectory that takes off this early.

Peter is a full-time actor now, doing award-winning work on stage at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and appearing in major TV and film projects. It's been amazing to witness his renewed commitment to a craft I didn't even know he was missing so deeply.

This episode is inspiring, it's thoughtful, and at times truly hilarious. I think you're going to love it.

Meet our guests:

Dr. Christine Gangelhoff

Free Artistic Readiness Self-Assessment for Young Musicians

SoundPath Consulting

Dr. Alaina Johnson

Parenting Talent (resources)

And your host, Melissa Mulligan

Music Career Mastermind

Mel on IG

100% of music makers that I polled reported that social media is making them miserable.

This is by design, because social platforms are built like casinos, not careers.

Social media was meant to deepen relationships, not create fans out of strangers.

Virality isn’t a strategy. It’s a slot machine.

And once someone follows you, there’s a good chance they won’t even see your work.

There is a better way to use this. Let's dive in!