Musician and composer Wayne Kramer gives sage advice to young people wishing to start their own band. His main message is go to school. Go to school to learn about music, composing, arranging, et al. He advises new bands to learn about the music business structure and consider hiring an entertainment attorney. Go to school to educate yourself about music, business, and health. In addition, be aware of the downfalls of drug addiction and alcoholism as they can ruin a promising career.

MuscleTone Records owner and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer tells what he has found most rewarding (and challenging) about his forty-year life in the arts.

Musician and composer Wayne Kramer discusses his beginnings as a musician and his progression from being a solo musician to forming a band.

Musician and composer Wayne Kramer discusses some of the challenges musicians face when forming a band. Determining the responsibilities of each band member is crucial for the success of a newly formed band.

Musician and composer Wayne Kramer discusses the music that he was aesthetically drawn to while with his band. He also talks about his move to Los Angeles and the start of Muscle Tone Records.

Musician and composer Wayne Kramer discusses composing for film and television. He describes film as a collaborative art form and discusses the process it entails.

MuscleTone Records owner and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer debunks the “great lie” that creativity comes from drugs, discusses the actual roots of inspiration and greatness, and talks about the negative effect that drugs have had on the careers of people he’s known.

Musician and composer Wayne Kramer discusses his entry into the film and television music business and the people skills that are necessary to succeed in that field.

MuscleTone Records owner and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer talks about the life of a professional musician – the pay, the working conditions, the standards, and the “great lie of fame.”

Musician and composer Wayne Kramer discusses his record label, MuscleTone Records. Wayne started MuscleTone Records with his wife in 1997 with the mission that the company works for the artist. Wayne also describes the process of launching his business.

MuscleTone Records owner and former MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer talks about the nuts and bolts of being self-employed, and the extent of just what that means.