Terry McManus

Terry McManus was a College Professor teaching for over 30 years about the entertainment industry. He is the founder of the Songwriters Association of Canada and its first President and he has had a long and distinguished career in the arts working with some of the best known performers and artists in their field. He has co-written songs with Hall of Fame Songwriter George David Weiss who is best known for What a Wonderful World sung by Louis Armstrong. As well he wrote recorded and performed with Canada's beloved Mr. Dressup for several years. He is an author whose stories of family life from his book, "husband father brother son" have touched the hearts of thousands who have read his essays that have been published worldwide. More recently his commentary about the future of the music industry that he made back in the late 90's has been praised as "prescient" by Rolling Stone contributor Steve Knopper in his book "Appetite For Self Destruction".

Among the students he has taught over the years is Les "Survivorman" Stroud whose television show is seen in over 120 countries; Deric Ruttan who has written several hit songs with country superstar Dierks Bentley; David Wilson co-star of Country Music Television show, Meet The Wilsons.

Most importantly, for several decades he has mentored thousands of students who wished to enter the entertainment industry. During that time, Terry's natural affinity for helping people find their way became more and more apparent leading to a series of lectures about the subject: Nobody Is An Expert On Life.