Welcome To The Music Creators

The Music Creator’s premium service, Music Box, has officially launched!

This member’s only subscription includes 2 non-public podcasts each month, a monthly industry newsletter, and discounts to many of the services TMA offers.

The member’s only podcasts will have premium content including interviews with music insiders, indie artists and band leaders who have had successes in touring, “best practices” that will help you up your game, etc.

Click on the Music Box Subscribe link above to navigate to the Subscriber’s page. Join us!

Latest Episodes

7: Have You Lost Your Mind?

Having the mind of Christ now plays a huge role in how our minds function in our later years.

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6: Fall 2022 Update

We will be releasing the music creators MusicBox, which is a monthly subscription service for premium members. This digital MusicBox will include a premium member only monthly podcast different from the public podcast, a monthly newsletter highlighting so

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6: Fall 2022 Update
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6. Fall 2022 Update

We will be releasing the music creators MusicBox, which is a monthly subscription service for premium members. This digital MusicBox will include a premium member only monthly podcast different from the public podcast, a monthly newsletter highlighting some of the best tips and information in the industry, and discounts on services that TMA offers.

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6. Fall 2022 Update
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5: Post Covid – Now What?

How do musicians recover from 2 years of no touring or performances? Were you planning ahead to emerge from shut-downs with new music? Let's discuss how some musicians took advantage of the shut-downs and are seeing 2022 as their year to succeed!

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4: Are You An Encourager?

Are you an encourager? The only way to answer this question is by knowing solidly who you are and what you've been called to do. You can't encourage anybody if you're insecure right?

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3: Good Friday

Host Gary Stripling discusses both how we celebrate Good Friday and challenges musicians to ask themselves, "am I encourager of my faith" or "am I the world's greatest showman?"

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About Your Host

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Gary Stripling

President/CEO - The Management agency, inc.

Gary Stripling founded The Management Agency (TMA) in 2005 as a direct response to ministries and Christian artists’ need for professional management and development services at a reasonable price provided by someone with experience specifically related to their fields. He has worked with and served churches, ministries, and artists for over 30 years.

Gary has worked closely with some of the leading figures in the contemporary worship field including Ron Kenoly, Alvin Slaughter, Steve Fry, Carl & Leann Albrecht and many others. He has served as personal manager for Paul Wilbur (Integrity Music), Lynn DeShazo (Integrity Music), Bob Fitts (Maranatha & Integrity Music), Michael Gungor (co-wrote Dove nominated “Friend of God”), Meredith Andrews (now with Word Music), and many other independent artists nation-wide. Gary has been leading others for over 30 years as a worship leader, conference speaker, associate pastor, business administrator, road manager, consultant, office manager, and corporate development administrator. He has served numerous churches and ministries across the country.