Building an email list can feel overwhelming. You may even be of the mindset that it's not worth the time and effort. If either of these rings true for you, please read a short list of considerations at the end of this email. Image by @cuadros92 on Pexels.com [...]
Reading time: 7 minutes This article offers a strategic guide for musicians to effectively secure and maximize gig opportunities. With a focus on leveraging existing networks and exploring creative avenues, the article emphasizes proactive promotion and thoughtful communication with talent buyers. It also underscores the importance of thorough research [...]
Image by @wendywei on Pexels.com A good friend of mine used to have a bug up his arse (maybe still does) about part-time musicians. He has spent a good deal of time extolling the virtues of being a full-time musician and disparaging part-time musicians. I don’t take this [...]
Lynz Crichton of Music Marketing Method has challenged me (and others) to dig into our "why." That is why we make, play and perform music. The question of why we do what we do is said to be the lynch pin to finding success in what we do. Yet it's [...]
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash The following is an excerpt from an email to the Unstarving Musician community. I've been devoting more time to practice and writing lately. Allow me to share my thoughts on both. On Practice Some of the best advice I ever received on [...]
Music collaboration apps and articles included in a piece I published on Forbes.com. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay This week I published an article on Forbes.com about Music Collaboration. I've been all fired up about this topic as of late. I'm finding it to be a fascinating world. [...]
