Curt has a great article up about career changes, and I particularly like the way he frames up “dual-tracking…” While you continue on your current path, identify parallel steps you can take that will move you in the direction you…
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What’s blocking your dream?
Ten common dream blockers [via Curt R.]
Tips for Bands and Artists Seeking Management
It’s one of the most common questions in the music business: “When should I get a manager?” David’s got a really insightful overview of the strategies you can use when answering that question for yourself. I wrote about this issue…
The Best Gig Ever
Even though the band had no clue this was organized by an improv group, this is exactly the kind of thing you want talent buyers to see at your first gig in a new town.. [via JPF]
How do you learn?
Jason Womack writes about learning from losing. What are the takeaways from your last gig that didn’t go so well, or the last time you didn’t perform to your potential? Figuring out what you want more of is just as…
My mind is free of the tyranny of minutia!
When I start working one-on-one with a new coaching client, most of the time we can clear up a lot of issues by working on time management skills. If you think that carrying around a day planner isn’t “rock and…
Help Molly Graduate
Singer/songwriter Molly is wrapping up her M.B.A. in Music Management (God bless her soul!) and needs your help on a series of quick surveys about the state of the independent music landscape.
Concert Update + Merch Sales Tips
Busy, busy week. Angie Aparo killed at Earthlink Live the other night. Elvis Costello and David Hidalgo knocked out favorites from three of my all-time favorite acts last night (they did a couple of Nick Lowe tunes). And Cracker’s in…
Hustle. Passion. Resiliency.
I collected tons of clippings during my semi-sabbatical. This post from Jason Calacanis strikes me as important for working musicians on two levels. First, I think the three keys Jason cites as essential for business are even more important for…
Angie Aparo in ATL
Lori and I are heading out to Earthlink Live tonight for the last stop on this leg of Angie Aparo‘s tour. Say “hey” if you see us!
Chicago Internships: The Saga Continues
Way back in 2003, I tried to do a colleague a favor by listing an internship opportunity here on the weblog. Amazingly, that posting is still in the top five search results for “Chicago Internship” on a few major search…
Get those gigs on tape.
Yesterday, I was brainstorming with a client about all the things he could do with a live recording of his gig. Marc Gunn points out some other reasons that recording should be on every gig’s checklist…