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5 No-Fuss Organization Tips for Musicians Who Are Trying to Juggle It All
21st-century musicians are the ultimate freelancers. You might have multiple jobs like performing with an organization, booking and performing your own gigs, teaching, administration, and/or a nonmusical day job. Many refer to this as a “portfolio career” and it has become the norm for musicians. But keeping up with all
Podcast #16: Kris Bowers
Have you ever wondered how young superstars achieve such fast success — and how it will affect their career down the road? Today on the show, Kelly talks with 28-year-old jazz pianist and film composer Kris Bowers. Kris has thrived at a very high level in both the jazz and
8 Things Musicians Must Do Before Pitching Their Project
There’s one thing agents know for sure: booking a performance doesn’t happen with a snap of your fingers. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. Securing an offer from a venue requires an organized strategy, plenty of research, genuine concern for both the artist’s and venue’s best interest, a thick skin,
Podcast #15: Nicole Paiement
Women are beginning to take charge of the opera and orchestra worlds one podium at a time. Today’s guest is one of the incredible women who has made a name for herself in opera. Nicole Paiement has her own opera company, Opera Parallèle, and she is the first female to be appointed a Principal Guest
Podcast #14: MaryClare Brzytwa
Is your dream job a possibility? MaryClare Brzytwa went from touring Europe as an electronic musician, producer and improviser to becoming an executive director and founder of a department at one of the top conservatories in the United States. She took deliberate steps in her career to learn new skills
What It Really Takes to Survive the Music Industry
What separates the musicians who make it from those who don’t? We can tell you. We’ve been coaching independent musicians since 2009 and managing artists at our sister company since 2010. During that time, we’ve noticed that, aside from talent, the musicians who succeed have a few things in common.