As a Keynote Speaker I help leaders and creatives unlock the power of music for their brands and films — without losing the human soul or getting lost in tech hype.
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A selection of those who were brave enough to let me speak on their stages
About me
I’m Richard, and I believe that music isn’t the cherry on top – it’s the fire in the oven. It’s not decoration, it’s the spark that makes people feel and fall in love.
As a combo of film composer and User Experience Leader, I’ve held keynotes and talks on stages in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin and all over Germany.
From me you don’t just get a talk, you get a collision of worlds. Cause I’ve been living in different worlds for the last 15 years at the same time:
In those meeting rooms as Head of User Experience, where endless KPI lists decide the future of a product.
And in recording studios when a full orchestra played the first notes of music I wrote.
You’ll learn from me how to move fluently between the world of art, music, technology and business strategy — cause I meet audiences exactly where they are, no matter from which of those worlds they are coming.
Signature topics
Keynote topic #1
Turn the volume up: Music is the new gold for your brand
For decades, audio branding was treated like a spreadsheet exercise. Slides, buzzwords, charts pretending to feel feelings.
These times are over. My talks make people in suits dance pogo in the lobby and run straight to the nearest guitar store. Music isn’t decoration — it’s fire. And when you use it right, it makes you money.
I’ll not just give you theoretical knowledge but I will make you feel and hear it. Perfect for CEOs, Brand Directors, and Marketing VPs who know their brand could sound stronger.
Your audience will learn:
- Why letting your agency, editor or intern “slap some music on it” quietly kills your brand.
- Why real audio branding goes far beyond jingles and cheesy phone waiting loops.
- Where to start when you want a brand sound you’re actually proud of — the kind you brag about to your friends.
Disclaimer: Your employees might boycott, hijack or delete your Youtube channel with that cheesy corporate style music forever after my talk.
Keynote topic #2
The age of AI desparately needs human musicians
Today, anyone can generate “professional” music in seconds with a smartphone. So does the world still need human musicians? Hell yes. More than ever!
The game has changed. Fancy studios, degrees and music theory skills still help, but they’re no longer the reason brands or directors hire composers. AI can already replicate that knowledge flawlessly.
We need musicians who bring in their personal point of view, their unique perspective on the world. People who challenge the status quo and push for something new.
This talk is ideal for film directors, commercial directors, marketing executives who are unsure whether to choose a human composer, stock music or AI. And it’s for musicians who want to lose their fear of being replaced by an army of AI composers.
Your audience will learn:
- Why it’s not the final track that matters, but the journey of creating it.
- Why polarizing music is often the safest business decision.
- Why making-ofs and behind-the-scenes content are now essential tools for connecting composers and decision-makers.
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You’re planning a conference or in-house event? Let’s arrange a call and let me know how I can infuse your audience with the power of music in a keynote talk or a workshop.