Russell Payne

Russell Payne

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Reimagining the Live Music Experience | Founder of MusicNotes | Leader. Builder. Creative Systems Thinker.

  • Education

    • ASHRE

      2010 - 2014
      Certified Energy Manager Energy Management
    • Virginia Tech

      1999 - 2002
      Bachelor of Science in Business Management
  • Experience

    • York County School Division

      Oct 2003 - Apr 2024

      Energy ManagementBuilding Automation SystemsFire Life & Safety, Security & Badge Access SystemsCCTV SystemsAutoCAD Facility Renderings Facility Scheduling Building automation system programming and installation Building automation installation and set up

      • Supervisor of Resource & Security Control

        Aug 2010 - Apr 2024
      • Building Automation Analyst

        Jan 2006 - Aug 2010
      • Resource & Security Technician

        Oct 2003 - Jan 2006
    • Air Conditioning Equipment Sales (ACES)

      Feb 2024 - now
      Controls Project Manager
    • MusicNotes LLC

      Dec 2024 - now
      President & CEO

      I founded MusicNotes to solve a problem I saw in the live music world: disconnected tools, slow payments, and limited opportunities for local talent to thrive.MusicNotes is an all-in-one platform for musicians, venues, and fans. It simplifies booking, ticketing, tipping, and artist payments—supporting fiat and crypto, with a built-in Web3 wallet and native token for future utility and rewards. Our mission is to rebuild the live music economy from the ground up, putting control back in the hands of the people who make it happen.As President & CEO, I oversee platform development, user experience design, team coordination, and strategic partnerships. I work closely with our developers, advisors, and early users to bring this product to life—with an obsessive focus on clarity, usability, and trust.This isn't just another ticketing app—it's a creative system designed to power the next era of live music culture. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Energy Manager

      The Association of Energy Enginners
      Dec 2006