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Sep 24
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Ep 131: John Avilla - Creative Community...

Angela de Burger
About this episode

John Avilla joined his family’s band at only 8 years of age and the experience ignited a lifelong passion for music. Building on his expertise in branding and marketing for global companies, he is now a co-founder of Sound Union, a first-of-its-kind social club and creative studio in Redwood City, California.

The space welcomes people who make music a central part of their lives—not necessarily as a career, but as a passion. It’s a cultural hub where music fuels well-being, creativity and connection.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with John about what being a musician has brought to his life, how he fosters collaboration and connection at Sound Union, and how music can be an energizing force in daily life.

Say hi to John:
  Website - soundunion.com
  Instagram - @joinsoundunion
  Facebook - /JoinSoundUnion
  LinkedIn - /johngavilla

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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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