Type Of Business:
Digital recording studio
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Writing; Recording; Teaching music
Major Product/SVS:
Music recording and production; Teaching guitar and music theory
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading about history, especially ancient history and the origins of civilization; Music history; Computer golf; NFL; PGA
Education Degrees:
College Coursework in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, Georgia Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; Spokesperson, Lobbyist, The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Place of Birth:
East Point
Children's Names:
Otto, Kiwi, Felines
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was finishing his first solo record, which felt really good after 10 years of paralysis, and created a good perspective for where he was and how far down the line he had come. Other highlights include being recognized for his lobbying in 2005, and the May article in Electronic Musician, 2007.
Charity:
Local Animal Shelters; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Peer Support for New Spinal Cord Injuries, Shepherd Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
13
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his drive and determination to apply himself professionally to succeed in his industry.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his love for music. After experiencing a fall that left him paralyzed, he enlisted the help of his friend, Chris Blackwell, to produce music for others with similar disabilities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Growing up, Mr. Harry loved playing the guitar. He took over his next door neighbor's music distribution business at age of 19, where he had worked since the age of 14. Five years after becoming a quadriplegic, he started writing and producing music. With the help of his friend, Chris Blackwell, Mr. Harry was able to design a music studio that allows him to produce music despite his disabilities. He specializes in helping other disabled musicians find their own sound and bring their ideas come to light. In addition to his professional duties, he provides aid for projects and quality of life for the injured and their families through various programs in his area. Mr. Harry is currently selling his song "The Web" through http://amazon.com. It is featured on the album "Quickstar Productions Presents: Rise Up, Vol. 13." Mr. Harry is working on his second CD, which he plans to release in the near future. One of his CDs can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041MIYMY/ref=dm_dp_trk18?ie=UTF8&qid=1298080533&sr=1-1. For more information please visit http://emusician.com/tutorials/emusic_overcoming_adversity. All songs now available for download at: http://ax.search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?entity=album&media=music&restrict=true&submit=seeAllLockups&term=greg+harry
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling all business operations including invoicing; Billing; Advertising and marketing; Spending three days per week working on personal projects, including mainstream rock and Christian music; Creating three-song demos for disabled musicians free of charge
Awards/Honors:
May Feature, Electronic Musician Magazine (2007); Recognized Lobbyist, Georgia Council of Developmental Disabilities (2005)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Harry hopes to still be making music.