Happy New Year, GPCU 🎉 This is a special post. Last night, I was blessed to hit the stage with Big X Tha Plug for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in Las Vegas. It was a huge moment. But the most powerful part? One of our own GPCU members, @Rachel Francis , was on that stage with us. This was Rachel’s very first TV performance — and she showed up like a pro. She: - Learned the parts - Came prepared - Conducted herself professionally - Used tools and mindset from GPCU to deliver under pressure And she killed it. This right here is the vision. This is why GPCU exists. To help musicians be ready when the moment comes. Rachel — congratulations. This is just the beginning. GPCU family, please congratulate her and encourage her to keep going 👏🏾🎸 Proud of you. More wins on the way. — Damien “Dammo” Farmer Good People Club University 🤝🏾

- Wins & Takeaways - What’s one thing you changed (or plan to change) to move like a professional musician? First, this first module help me better things back in gear and getting focused on making sure my ducks are in a row business wise and what being prepared looks like for when the calls come. One things I’ve changed is just my accountability level, setting and holding that standard so I show every week no matter the gig 100% ready everytime

Happy Sunday fam! 2025 was a busy but great year work wise , what’s something you want to push for in 2026 ? One of mine is updating my studio gear ! Been doing a lot of recording but now it’s time to have Nashville in Atlanta instead of going there to record lol

Ready List : - I know the set, the keys, the transitions - My keyboard + Ableton are powered and tested - I have backups if anything fails - I can lead without anxiety - I am spiritually & mentally present, not scattered Backup Plan : - Backup MIDI keyboard (61+ keys) ready to plug in if main board fails - Backup patches pre-loaded on laptop (pianos, pads, EPs, leads) - Extra sustain pedal & cables in bag - Stems / pads saved on USB and phone - Printed or screenshot setlist + keys + arrangements - Secondary labtop setup for emergency playback - Second power strip / extension cord nearby - Duplicate Ableton session saved in a separate backup folder Prep Habits : - Review set the night before - Test keyboard, interface, Ableton routing & click/cues - Charge laptops + pedals + wireless gear before leaving home - Communication(call time & final flow with team) - Warm up hands + mentally rehearse transitions - Take 1 quiet moment to center spiritually before leading Gear : - Mains - Yamaha Montage & MODX+ - Secondary Board — Roland Fantom / Jupiter-X - Backup MIDI Controller — 61+ keys, USB-ready, pre-mapped to laptop sounds(Arturia, omnisphere, keyscape) - Laptop w/ Ableton Live w/ External SSD for sample libraries - PlayAudio12 interface w/ HDMI / USB-C adapters + wired mouse - juicy5 in-ears

Today we’re recognizing someone who helped set the tone. The GPCU Foundation Award goes to Jacob Sorensen. @Jacob Sorensen Jacob was one of the earliest members to commit to the GPCU standard — before the systems expanded, before the structure evolved, and before the community grew to where it is today. This award honors: • Early commitment • Trust in the vision • Willingness to build from the ground up This is the foundation GPCU is built on. This is the standard moving forward. Congratulations, Jacob. More is coming. 🙏🏾 — Damien “Dammo” Farmer Founder, GPCU