160 – Life as a Sideman (part 2): Running your Music Business
In part one of “Life as a sideman” I talk about a the somewhat uncomfortable topic of the longevity for musicians…especially as sidemen or “hired guns.” In part 2 I take a deeper dive into running your business as a sideman and offer 7 critical things to keep in mind as your navigating the waters of being a “solopreneur” in the music business.
“The music business is not a good place for people who don’t know things.” – Mary J. Blige (Tweet this)
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