In 1994, Tone Deaf Entertainment (TDE) was created to focus on clients in the sports, arts, and entertainment industries. A few of TDE’s most notable clients have been: The Tiger Woods Foundation/AT&T National Golf Tournament, the Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), Charismic Productions, National Geographic Society, and music educator and Executive Director of the Jazz Arts Institute, Davey Yarborough. TDE was also instrumental in the start-up and business development of the $2.5M Festivals DC and its flagship project the $1.5M week-long Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (re-branded as the DC Jazz Festival). In 2004, TDE branched out into the non-profit arena and used its program/project management and communications expertise on behalf of the children’s advocacy organization First Star; the public policy organization, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the human rights organization, Amnesty International where our efforts helped in the release of Nelson Mandela. TDE has also provided project management services for the US Postal Service’s Lance Armstrong Tour de France and the Holiday Grinch advertising campaigns. In 2014, TDE was re-branded as Jazz Cat Herder (JCH). Our primary focus is on personal management, event and project management, communications, and the ongoing development of business acumen in young talent. Jazz Cat Herder is a subsidiary of S. Powell Williams and Associates.

• We're not a success unless you are too! By assisting you in reaching your goals, we satisfy ours. There is no other reason for us to exist.

• We welcome them! We know how difficult it is to get up and running when you're just starting out. We also understand the need to expand and grow your existing brand. And lastly, we understand when you've been there, done that, and want to focus on influencing the "now", the "new", and the "next".

• We're here for you no matter what the stage or life cycle of your organization. Tell us what you need. Tell us what you want. Tell us where you want to go. Allow us to help you get there.

• Our arsenal of professional talent changes to match your specific needs. We know one size does not fit all. By using our staff, consultants, contractors and industry partners, you'll have an extended range of resources, manpower, and expertise whenever you need it.

• Infrastructure and Board Development • Project/Program Management • Marketing, PR and Crisis Communications Plans • Industry Professional Development training for teens, parents and adults • Event Management no matter the size, (1 to 1,000+).

1. Project Management for Musicians and Other Creative Types
2. Mama I Can't Sing; But I Wanna Be In The Entertainment Business - Alternative careers for the tone deaf and performance challenged
3. The Thrill Is Gone - Staying motivated during a creative slump
4. Who Put This Band Together - When Band Mates Collide: How to Deal with Egos, Solo Hogs, and Spotlight Snatchers
5. We're In The Money...But Where Is It? - Who's minding the store and your money?
6. Oh No! I've Said Too Much - When your media interview goes all wrong.
7. Home Training - Manners: Table and Otherwise.