It’s that time of year. Most of us, after gorging ourselves on christmas cookies, start feeling guilty and set some goals. We promise to be in shape, work harder, be a super hero. Three weeks into January and we’re back on the couch watching Netflix and chowing down on the candy canes left over from the christmas tree.
Read MoreI’ve been spending a lot of time hiring musicians for an upcoming project, and I realized how hard it is for musicians to negotiate both a fair price that you can live with, while staying price competitive in your field. Here are 5 techniques to use to get the max money, while keeping your client happy.
Read MoreIf you're like me, sometimes the details of prepping your gear for a gig can get the best of you. Here are 7 ways to organize and pre- prep your way to a successful show:
Read MoreLooking to launch your first website? Here are 10 quick things every musician can do to make your site compelling and effective:
Read MoreWe all struggle with semi-destructive tendencies from time to time. Here are 5 things all musicians need to stop doing right now:
Read MoreSo you’ve booked your first tour, and you’re hitting the road to play a bunch of dates for not a lot of money. Things are going to be really tight, but you’re getting to build a fan base. How do you maintain your sanity while earning enough to put gas in the tank? Here are 5 things you can do to earn cash without being tethered to home:
Read MoreIf I could send my 10-year-ago self a series of messages that could almost fit into 5 fortune cookies, I would send these tips (along with a few stock recommendations):
Read MoreOne of the big challenges all musicians face is the overwhelming amount of amazing paying work. I’ve figured out some ways to cut down on some of those annoying 5 figure gigs, and thought I’d share them with my audience.
Read MoreSince the birth of my son Jackson I’ve been trying to refine how manage my work schedule. Since I essentially work from home, it’s been challenging to get everything done without getting too distracted. I’ve found that when I’m distracted, I have to work longer to get more done. Here’s how I’m trying to manage my work/life balance better:
Read MoreMusic is going through another massive change, and I’m realizing more every day that if I want to continue to be in demand, I’m going to have to define myself as a musician and not just a keyboardist. Here’s why I think you should, too:
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