Scott Freiman
As a musician and software entrepreneur, Scott Freiman has lived in both worlds – the creative world of music and the cutting edge of tech. He has built multiple companies, taking one public. For over a decade, Scott has been bringing his insights into the Beatles’ creative process to corporations, conferences, theaters, and universities.
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Scott Freiman may be the only person to have sold out Carnegie Hall and been a Finalist for Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year. He is also a leading expert on the music of the Beatles who has appeared in several films and TV series about the Fab Four.
Mr. Freiman is the creator of Deconstructing The Music, a series of unique multimedia lectures on the songwriting and production techniques of musicians. Scott Freiman has presented his lectures to sold-out audiences at theaters nationwide and has spoken at colleges, universities, and corporations, such as Pixar, Google, and Facebook. In the Fall of 2012, Mr. Freiman taught a semester course on “The Beatles In The Studio” at Yale University. He co-hosts the monthly Fab Four Master Class with fellow musicologist Kenneth Womack with whom he leads annual Beatles-themed trips to Liverpool and London.
Mr. Freiman is featured in eleven Deconstructing the Beatles films currently showing in theatres and available on DVD and streaming. His six part series, Deconstructing the Beatles, premiered on Maryland Public Television in February 2024 and will be airing on PBS stations nationwide in early 2025. His first non-Beatles “deconstruction” (on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon) premieres in August 2024.
Scott was the co-founder and CEO of Qwire Inc., a technology company creating software to integrate the work of everyone involved with music for picture. The company’s software has been used to streamline music tracking and rights management for large studios and music companies, such as NBCUniversal and SESAC.
Mr. Freiman was a co-founder of Credit Management Solutions, Inc., a leading financial software company where Mr. Freiman served as CEO. Mr. Freiman, a Finalist for Ernst & Young’s Maryland Entrepreneur of the Year, helped lead CMSI’s successful public offering and orchestrated the sale of CMSI to the First American Corporation.
In 2001, Scott Freiman embarked on a new career as a composer, music producer, and studio owner. He owned Second Act Studio, a state-of-the-art music and video studio for composition, recording, and production designed by renowned studio architect, John Storyk. Second Act Studio played host to a wide range of musicians -- from children to Grammy winners, such as bassist John Patitucci and the Tokyo String Quartet. Mr. Freiman produced, arranged, and played keyboards for many of the artists he worked with.
Mr. Freiman acted as the composer, arranger, and sound editor for films and TV series. His original music was performed at a sold-out Carnegie Hall concert, “Composed By Scott Freiman,” and featured an orchestra, a George Bush impersonator, and a children’s choir.
Scott was an instructor for MacProVideo.com, providing online video training in professional software, and taught composing and music technology to children and adults.
Scott Freiman holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Music from Yale University and a Masters of Music Composition from New York University. He is married to Allison Fine, the President of Every.org and an acclaimed author and speaker on AI and philanthropy. He has three children, Max, Zack, and Jack, who are all doing great things and (most importantly) no longer on Mr Freiman’s payroll.
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Join Scott Freiman as he transports you and your audience to EMI Studios to witness the birth of The Beatles’ masterpiece, “Strawberry Fields Forever.” In this captivating presentation, Scott will explore the innovative and collaborative process behind this masterpiece, revealing valuable lessons for today’s business environment.
Key Points:
1. Creative Thinking: Discover how The Beatles’ willingness to experiment and take bold, unconventional risks led to groundbreaking music. Learn how embracing creativity can drive innovation in your projects.
2. Collaboration: Understand the vital roles each Beatle and their producer George Martin played in shaping the song. See how effective teamwork and leveraging diverse strengths can lead to exceptional outcomes.
3. Communication: Explore the importance of clear and open communication within a team. The Beatles’ ability to share ideas and provide constructive feedback was crucial to their success.
4. Iterative Process: Witness the numerous iterations “Strawberry Fields Forever” underwent before reaching its final form, mirroring the agile development process. Learn the value of persistence and continuous improvement in achieving excellence.
5. Vision and Execution: Appreciate John Lennon’s ability to guide the Beatles and the engineering team while remaining open to input, transformed his vision into a finished product. Discover strategies to align your team’s efforts with a shared vision for better results.
"What a great and inspiring presentation!"