Presumably you’ve chosen music because you love it and can’t imagine yourself doing anything else. But, on the off chance that you are in music for the money, you’ve chosen the wrong profession. Sure, there are certain celebrity artists who make big, big money, but there is no doubt that the rank and file musician […]
Read MoreYou, Inc. is a business, so you need to act like one. You should look as professional as possible. This includes everything from business cards to websites. I was just out of college and someone recommended me to do a little arrangement of a pop song. Not only did I have to arrange it for […]
Read MoreThis past spring I received an email signed by a dozen or so Eastman students. It was sent to Eastman School jazz students and faculty. This group had met out of frustration. It seems that within the student jazz community at Eastman, there has not been much discussion or communication between them about how to […]
Read MoreIf you have a band and are trying to get your name around, Moontoast might be something to consider. They’ve come up with an app that allows musicians to connect with their fans and sell directly on Facebook. Check out the article here:
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I once was invited to be part of a panel discussion at the International Trombone Association’s annual convention. The subject was orchestra opportunities for trombonists. When I arrived at the venue, I looked at the sessions and concerts that had gone on in previous days, and I saw that a sackbut quartet had given a […]
Read MoreIt’s the first week of 2011 and this is the start of my new blog, Street-Wise Lesson of the Week. Many of the posts that you will read here in the coming weeks, months, and hopefully years, will come from my new book, Lessons From a Street-Wise Professor: What You Won’t Learn at Most Music […]
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In recent comments that have come to Polyphonic, several of you have suggested an article discussing royalties. Our editorial staff aims to please, so here is the first installment.
Read MoreHere’s an article that appeared in the Entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times last week. The author says she is cynical and that is apparent, but I’m even more cynical about the article itself. It’s definitely representative of “old school” thinking. See if you agree. Culture Monster All the Arts, All the Time The[…]
Read MoreHere’s an interview with Mark Morris, the well-known choreographer, that appeared recently in the Boston Globe. In the first part of the interview he hits the nail on the head in his answer to the question, “Why is live music so important to you in performance?” Ballet and dance company musicians out there, remember this[…]
Read MoreIn my February 1, 2010 blog I wrote about the Baltimore Symphony’s plans for a fantasy camp, (my words) for adults, and how the amateur musicians would be working with the pros of the orchestra. It is the brainchild of Marin Alsop and apparently it has legs. Two hundred fifty amateur musicians, now called “Rusty[…]
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