Hennings worked for 18 years as the artist manager for A&M recording artist Shawn Phillips. Under Hennings' management, Phillips earned multiple Gold and Platinum record awards.
Combining his skills as a studio engineer, producer, and artist manager, Hennings succeeded in signing his roster of (6) songwriters to one of the largest co-publisher/producer agreements in Minnesota. As an A&R director and co-publisher for PolyGram Music International, Hennings signed several acts to major labels.
Hennings became the label/manager/ for the critically acclaimed Balinese pianist, Erik Sondhy and A&R Asia MoonJune. In addition, he is a podcast host for Curved Radio, Sydney Australia as well as a music business advisor to Indonesian musicians.
Hennings literary works include two memoirs, Guitarlo, and Solo: 10 Years in Bali.