Justin King
Founder
Justin is a professional Musician, Studio Engineer, Producer, certified Music Teacher and Arts Administrator. He is a graduate of both Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, and Eastern University where he studied Guitar Performance, Jazz Theory, and earned a Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education.
In addition to his professional experience as a School District Administrator for Art, Music and Athletics, Justin has also served as an expert Consultant, Special Education Music Teacher, and Case Manager for individuals with Autism.
The value of Continuous Improvement is at the heart of Justin's work. He enjoys the constant motion of life that offers infinite opportunities to grow, and his passion for learning through direct experience is at the core of New Energy Music.
“Music contributes joy, inspires new perspectives and literally shapes the world around us. It is both an honor and a sacred right to be part of the human continuum that creates and performs it.”
~Justin King
Dave Kubovsak
Chief Financial Officer
Dave is Manager, Cash and Investment Accounting for Temple University Health System. He graduated from St. Joseph’s University with his Bachelors in Fine Arts before earning his accounting certification. Dave has 12+ years experience completing audit work, business and individual taxes, as well as general consulting with small businesses, business owners, and other not-for profit entities.
He is also a skilled Bassist with a passion for New Energy Music’s first core value: Creative Musical Expression is Essential to the Human Experience. Dave exudes a fierce conviction that no one should be without Music.
“There is no comparable feeling to playing Music with other people. The transcendent euphoria that comes with it cannot be measured or replicated. I think that's why Musicians cannot stop or turn it off - We want to keep a constant connection to that energy in our everyday lives.”
~ Dave Kubovsak
Guiding Values
New Energy Music embraces and applies the following nine values to all aspects of individual and team work. Together, these values promote efficient communication, reduce ego-driven motives and maximize high quality, authentic outcomes.
1 - We Promote the Work and Wellness of Original Musicians, Above All
Making Music is a sacred human art and we exist to support the incredible people who make it.
2 - Open-Minded Development
We expect to have our opinions challenged for the sake of discovering a better way forward and update our perspectives accordingly.
3 - The High Road
We strive to do the right thing. We are fair and treat all people with respect. We may disagree, but we do so maturely and honorably in order to discover the best way forward towards our shared goals.
4 - Solutions-Oriented Thinking
The future of this planet, rising generations, and the state of Music are at stake. We cultivate grit and do more with less. If something doesn’t work, we fix it or find another way.
5 - Seeds of Joy
The entire process of making Music is inherently joyful and positive. We contribute to an atmosphere that is both productive and joyful by cultivating compassion and focusing our attention on positive outcomes.
6 - Straight Talk
We communicate directly, honestly, and efficiently. We face reality, are willing to have difficult conversations, and hold ourselves accountable toward the realization of positive, authentic outcomes.
7 - Transparent Doors
Our intentions are clear and we work deliberately to make them so. We do not speak behind the backs of others, nor do we take sides for the sake of social power and/or individual gain.
8 - Continuous Improvement
We set goals, take action, and analyze our results in an ongoing cycle. When changes need to be made to provide the better results, we make them.
9 - One Team
The entire community - Musicians, donors, sustaining members, friends and family - is a united team that is committed to a better future through authentic Music making. Together, we are a movement.