Before I answer, let's take a moment to recognize the fact that too often, musicians actually do not get paid so much. And part of the reason for that may be a lack of understanding about what's really involved in…
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Freelance 101 for Musicians
Often times, the hardest part about being a musician is just getting a gig. On top of that, some people make it even harder on themselves by not knowing how to act when they do get a gig. There's a…
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New Release To Aid Ukraine
Sometimes it's hard to figure out what you can do to help, especially when the problems are big and out of our control. Watching the news from Ukraine these past few weeks, the question of "how do I help" keeps…
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Jazz Appreciation Month Special Events
The word "jam" has always had a musical connotation, but at this time of year it also serves as an acronym. April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and to help celebrate it, we've lined up a special series of shows…
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We're Pledging Monthly Donations To The Ocean Cleanup Project
Years ago, my college trumpet professor asked me to make a list of my goals. He meant trumpet/musical goals, but as I started the list, it expanded from trumpet into the rest of life. When the list was complete, it…
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