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Podcast #42: Finding Your Own Path with Denise Tryon, Horn Professor of Peabody Conservatory
Denise Tryon is the Horn Professor of Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and, until last year, was fourth horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra (2009-2017). What lead her away from performing full time in a coveted orchestra position? Listen to the interview to find out! You’ll also discover: How she fell
5 Entrepreneurial Professions for Musicians
Being a musician can be a rewarding experience: playing live shows, being creative and writing music, and doing what you love to do. However, these rewards, at least at first, come with one major drawback: you won’t be paid much at all when you’re just starting out. Many musicians find
Podcast #41: Get Your Rate Right with Singer-Songwriter Michelle Lewis
Michelle Lewis is an American singer-songwriter who has written songs for everything from award-winning kids shows to Cher, including the worldwide #1 single “Wings” by the British girl group Little Mix. She’s been part of the professional music scene since she took her first gig at 3 years old and,
5 Tips to Grow Your Income As a Musician
You’ve dedicated yourself to becoming the best musician you can be. And you’ve even achieved a certain level of success from the outside. But your income still isn’t where you want it to be. Maybe you’re juggling multiple income streams and are overwhelmed. Maybe your day job isn’t fulfilling. Or
Podcast #40: Making Money Making Music with James Newcomb of MusicPreneur.com
Do you ever feel like your career path zigzags more than it should, or that you aren’t even entirely sure where it’s leading you? If so, that’s okay—and you definitely aren’t alone! As a musician, you are your own small business. And it can be difficult to pinpoint EXACTLY
3 Takeaways and Insights from SEADOM 2018
Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to attend the annual South East Asian Directors of Music (SEADOM 2018) congress. The conference location changes each year and this time, it was held at gorgeous Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand, about an hour outside of Bangkok. The setting was glorious! Several