Patrick Ermlich is a seasoned music industry professional hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Born into a musical family of opera singer-entrepreneurs, he inherited a unique combination of artistic and business acumen. he honed his skills through formal education, including studies at Northeastern University's music business program in Boston and The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Arizona.

Starting as an engineer and producer at the renowned Cutting Room Recording Studios in New York City, he rose through the ranks to eventually manage and develop the studio into one of the most successful in the city, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry along the way. Patrick’s entrepreneurial spirit led to the launch of an independent record label, followed by a leading music publicity agency, Gramophone Media. At Gramophone, Patrick served as CMO and General Manager, and led A&R efforts for over a decade, including the signing of BTS.

With over 1000 artists in his portfolio and a reputation for insightful, direct, and thoughtful artist and business development, he is a sought-after mentor, strategist, and collaborator. Patrick also work as a consultant for music businesses and startups where he coaches founders and CEOs on business development and M&A.

Patrick contributes to the community through artist mentorship, speaking engagements, blogging, advocating for women and underrepresented groups in the music industry, and as an educator at Berklee Online, where he specialize in Brand Identity Development.