Modern Musician's Survival Guide

In this solo episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie introduces the basics of personal finance for musicians and the numbers that can help us understand where we actually stand financially. Drawing from his own experience of learning to manage money more intentionally, he explores the importance of financial clarity: understanding what it costs to live, what it costs to maintain a mu...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with coach, consultant and trainer Eszter Bodnar about career redesign, changing definitions of success, and how musicians can build professional lives that actually fit who they are. Originally trained as a lawyer, Eszter has spent years managing classical and contemporary music projects and working with musicians, ensembles and...

In this solo episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide Podcast, Ghenadie explores five signs that your music career might need a reset and what you can do when you start noticing them. For musicians, September can feel like a second New Year. A new season begins, calendars fill up again, projects restart and it can be a useful moment to zoom out and ask whether the way we are working still refle...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with flutist, composer and entrepreneur Alessandro Baticci about adaptability, skills and entrepreneurship in music. Alessandro shares his journey as a musician, his experience navigating different musical and professional environments and the path that eventually led him to create Woodify Sound Solution. The conversation explore...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie shares 7 practical ways he uses AI as a musician. Rather than talking about AI in abstract terms, this episode looks at how AI can support the real work around a music career: content creation, brainstorming, writing, planning, business development, admin, research, organization and finances. AI is not a replacement for musicians, creat...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with Karen Khachatryan , founder of Notation AI , about classical music, video production and the role AI can play in helping performances reach wider audiences. Karen shares his journey from classical concert recording in Armenia to building Notation AI: a system designed to make high-quality classical music video production mor...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie shares 7 small, practical ways musicians can get better at networking. Networking is not about forcing conversations, collecting contacts or trying to “sell yourself” in every room. At its best, it is about showing up consistently, being genuinely interested, supporting others and building relationships over time. This episode explores...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with Martha Harreiter about conflict resolution, mediation and why conflict is a normal part of collaboration in music. Together, they explore how musicians can approach conflict more consciously not only in professional settings, but also in the way they understand themselves, communicate with others and build healthier working...

In this episode, Ghenadie explores 9 investments musicians often overlook: from mindset, health, and financial stability to relationships, business skills and mentorship. This episode looks at the importance of: • mindset and inner work • non-musical skills like marketing, finance, and communication • curiosity beyond music • relationships, community, and networking • financial stability and emerg...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with oboist Sanja Romić about the inner and outer work of building a meaningful music career. Together, they explore what it really means to invest in yourself as a musician, not only financially, but through mindset, self-awareness, mentorship, and the willingness to grow beyond traditional expectations. The conversation touches...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie reflects on the key ideas that emerged from his conversation with Sarah Bronnert and turns them into a practical social media approach for musicians. This is not an episode about posting more or chasing trends. It is about building a clearer, more sustainable way of showing up online. Topics include: • getting clear on your audience• sh...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide , Ghenadie speaks with digital marketing expert and musician Sarah Bronnert about how musicians can use social media effectively. Instead of focusing on trends or algorithms, this conversation explores what actually creates connection online. Topics include: • How musicians can use storytelling instead of just promotion • Why authenticity matters...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie explores the different “games” musicians play in their careers. Not all approaches lead to the same outcomes. Some musicians focus on short-term wins. Others build for the long term. And many get caught in the comparison game. This episode introduces three simple frameworks: • The short game — focused on quick wins and immediate opportu...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with AI expert Tristan Post about the growing impact of artificial intelligence on music and creative work. What does AI actually do? Is it a threat to musicians or a tool to work with? The conversation explores :• Common misconceptions about AI • How AI is already affecting the music industry • Practical ways musicians can use A...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie explores the mindset shifts required to move from student to professional musician. Mindset shapes how we interpret opportunities, rejection, money, collaboration and even our own value. Yet many musicians carry student habits and scarcity thinking into professional life. This episode outlines five essential shifts: • Embracing a profes...

In this short solo episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie explores what career strategy actually means for musicians. Instead of drifting from opportunity to opportunity, this episode invites you to imagine where you want to be in ten years — and then work backwards. What does a typical day look like in that future? What milestones would have happened? What actions would you have ta...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie is joined by composer Matthew Shlomowitz for a wide-ranging conversation about artistic voice, collaboration and what it means to be a musician today. Matthew reflects on his early musical experiences, from playing in rock bands as a teenager to discovering classical and contemporary music through an inspiring teacher. The conversation...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie reflects on the past year and shares what he is consciously leaving behind and taking forward into 2026. Rather than focusing on resolutions or motivation, the episode explores reflection as a tool for clarity and direction. Ghenadie talks about letting go of habits, systems, and patterns that no longer serve, including messy schedules,...

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide , Ghenadie shares the framework he uses to set, organize and review his goals each year. Rather than focusing on motivation or short-lived New Year’s resolutions, he outlines a practical system built around clarity, structure and consistency. He explains why writing goals down matters, how to organize them across different areas of life and caree...

In this first episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide , Ghenadie introduces himself and shares his journey as a performing musician and accordionist. He reflects on his path through formal music studies, working in different countries, and the realities he encountered while building a professional career in music. Like many musicians, he gradually realized that technical preparation alone was...