Bob Donnelly is a New York entertainment lawyer. One of his proudest accomplishments is a settlement he and Attorney General Eliot Spitzer came to with record companies. The settlement had to do with ‘Suspense Account’ Funds, where the record companies did not have updated addresses for certain musicians and were holding their royalty funds in … Read more
When it comes to your music career, how often do you play it safe? How often do you stay in your comfort zone? How often do you choose the familiar over the unknown? It’s human nature to prefer the routine and predictable. But staying comfortable for too long can kill your music career. That’s why, … Read more
We gave you these hints: choral composer, world speaker, technology, hair… You guessed it! It’s Grammy-winning American composer Eric Whitacre. He shares how his career progressed, including the turning points that elevated him to rockstar status. He also spills rarely told stories from his early years, gives young musicians and composers advice on how to … Read more
Imagine how it would feel if you were actively sought out to perform. How good would it be to have people pursuing you (instead of you always having to hunt down new opportunities)? Until you reach that point in your career, you must consistently promote yourself and convince presenters and audiences of your talent. But … Read more
If you have been on the path to win an orchestral position, but wonder what else you could do with your career, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Benjamin Mitchell. He stayed in school for over a decade to pursue a position as a clarinetist in a professional orchestra. After waiting to win … Read more
As a freelance musician, you’re juggling a lot, and it can feel overwhelming to do what it takes to keep your music career moving forward. We heard it from many of our Be Your Own Agent participants, including one who said this: “There’s a LOT to do! I want to redo my website, update my … Read more
If you dream about being part of a newsworthy and collaborative chamber music ensemble, this episode is for you. Today on iCadenza’s Creative Careers Podcast, host Kelly Kasle sits down with three members of Ensemble Dal Niente. You’ll hear firsthand about the challenges they faced in their early years, the variety of work that members do outside of … Read more
When it comes to booking gigs without an agent or manager, there’s one thing that can make you stand out above your competition: professionalism. That’s because venues trust someone who is professional. And one of the most professional things you can do is provide a prospective venue with a technical rider. There are a lot … Read more