On March 20, 2026, I hosted an audio‑only live conversation that ended up being one of the most heartfelt and eye‑opening sessions I’ve held this year. I welcomed back my friend and returning guest, Mike LeBlanc but this time, not as the seasoned cybersecurity expert many know him to be.

Instead, I invited him to the stage to share his courageous pivot into Signature Soundworks, a passion‑fueled journey where he creates deeply personal, emotionally rich songs for life’s most significant moments.

As the host, I had the privilege of guiding the conversation, drawing out stories from Mike about how poetry, loss, love, and decades of leadership shaped the artist he is becoming. What struck me most was how seamlessly he blends human intuition, emotional intelligence, and AI‑assisted production to craft music that touches people in ways they never expected.

For me, this wasn’t just another interview. It was a powerful reminder of why I created Your Stage Community in the first place: to offer people a place to show up boldly, share their story, and be seen, heard, and remembered.

As I reflected on my conversation with Mike, several themes surfaced that felt too important not to highlight. These weren’t just insights about music, they were reminders about creativity, humanity, and the power of intentional storytelling. Each takeaway represents a moment in our discussion that made me pause, lean in, and appreciate the depth behind his craft. Here’s what stood out to me most as the host, and why this conversation continues to resonate beyond the live event.

1. Signature Soundworks Is Built on Emotion, Depth, and Humanity

What Mike shared reminded me that tools don’t create impact, people do. His songs resonate not because of AI, but because of the heart he puts into them.

2. A Custom Song Takes Far More Than a Prompt

I’ve tried AI music tools myself—and trust me, it’s not as simple as typing a sentence.
Hearing Mike describe his multi‑layer process (10+ versions per song!) gave me a deeper appreciation for his craft.

3. His Intake Process Is a Game‑Changer

As someone who builds experiences, I understand the power of details.
Mike’s onboarding form captures memories, emotions, personality traits, and the essence of the person behind the song. It’s intentional, thoughtful, and deeply human.

4. Memorial Songs Hit the Hardest

When Mike opened up about writing songs for friends he lost, it reminded me why storytelling matters—because it helps us honor people while they’re here, and even long after they’re gone.

5. AI Is a Tool, Not the Artist

This was one of the strongest themes of the conversation.
Mike remains the producer, the lyricist, the emotional interpreter.
AI simply helps bring his vision to life.

6. His Dream Project Is Bigger Than Music

Mike wants to create a global, unifying song about healing division—something with the broad emotional reach of “Imagine.”
That kind of intention? I admire it deeply.

Q&A Highlights Answered During the Event

As we moved along, the conversation opened up in an entirely new way. The audience asked thoughtful, practical, and deeply meaningful questions many of which revealed just how curious people are about Mike’s creative process, his use of AI, and the heart behind Signature Soundworks. These exchanges added an extra layer of clarity and connection to the conversation, giving us the chance to dig deeper into the “how” and “why” behind his work. Here are some of the questions that stood out, along with the insights Mike shared during the session.

Where can people hear Mike’s music?

Through his Suno profile, LinkedIn, and Substack (Bandcamp coming soon).

How much of the work is AI vs. human?

Mike writes everything, sets the emotional foundation, and produces the vision.
AI acts like virtual studio musicians.

Can AI‑assisted music be copyrighted?

Lyrics yes.
AI‑generated audio is in a developing legal zone, but commercial rights are granted through platforms like Suno.

What types of songs can people request?

Birthdays, memorials, weddings, anniversaries, intros/outros, business anthems, and community themes.

🎧 Listen Back to the Conversation

If you missed the live session, I invite you to listen to the replay.
This conversation wasn’t just informative, it was emotional, inspiring, and deeply human.

🎶 You’ll hear the story behind Signature Soundworks
🎤 You’ll understand the art behind his process
💛 Uou’ll walk away feeling the heart of why custom music matters

This is what “Your Voice, Your Vision, Your Stage” is all about. Creating spaces where powerful stories like Mike’s can shine.