Great Music and Art is our passion. We live and breathe this passion into the management of our music artists. At MMI, we create a nurturing environment built on trust to guide our artists with long-term career strategies for holistic success. Each artist has a unique creative vision, and we work together as a team to help them achieve it. MMI was founded by Chris Hardin, and the firm currently guides the careers of the amazing artists: LIVE, Ed Kowalczyk, Robert DeLong, Starship, Mickey Thomas and others. Hardin has also guided the careers of notable artists, The HU, Indigenous, Leigh Nash, Los Amigos Invisibles, Fictionist, Tom Tom Club, Lou Gramm, Sweet and others. He’s produced multiple global tours for his clients that have grossed millions of dollars and toured in over 20 countries. He also helped his artists achieve Gold and Platinum sales awards in many countries and to achieve Grammy nominations. Hardin is on the board of the Music Manager’s Forum-US, where he heads the LA Chapter and is Chair of the Advocacy Committee. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Music Industry studies at Cal Lutheran University.