Matt Head is an award-winning composer, thoughtful collaborator, talented producer and friend. From Georgia State University’s Creative Media Industries Institute, we talk about how a daily musical assignment cultivated a mindset for creation and how four encouraging words from a friend ignited Matt’s journey into the world of music. As a former collegiate athlete, he explores the parallels between music and sports citing that the lessons from team sports translate powerfully into the world of music. We discuss the magic of the Thriller effect, earning your stripes with pro bono work, and leaving ego at the door.