Brother Musician Podcast

Send us Fan Mail You can spend years trying to “figure out your calling” and still feel stuck, because the question itself might be the trap. We’re flipping the script: instead of hunting for one perfect gift, we’re talking about the many gifts God has already placed inside you and how to choose the right one for the season you’re in. If you’re a musician, creative, leader, or faith-driven builder...

Send us Fan Mail Rico Anthony shares powerful insights on navigating toxic situations in church music ministry through prayer, discernment, and forgiveness. He challenges listeners to seek God's direction before making decisions about whether to stay or leave difficult ministry environments. • Remove yourself from toxic situations and pray before making decisions • Consider that God might hav...

Send us Fan Mail Should you stay or should you go? That question haunts many musicians when their current position no longer feels fulfilling. Host Rico Anthony tackles this challenging decision head-on with practical wisdom and spiritual insight that transcends simple career advice. The musical journey is inherently seasonal. Rico expertly navigates the three primary catalysts that drive musician...

Send us Fan Mail Faithfulness without skill development creates a ceiling on your musical journey. In this powerful episode, I share the eye-opening story of a church musician who showed up faithfully for 15 years but couldn't musically follow the pastor through key changes. The deacon defended him saying, "He's faithful!" But as the frustrated pastor pointed out - "It&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you at that critical crossroads in your music career where managing the business side is pulling you away from your creative work? Rico Anthony tackles this pivotal question head-on in a straightforward, insightful exploration of the artist-manager relationship. The financial dynamics of music management can be confusing for emerging artists. Rico breaks down the standard comp...

Send us Fan Mail The hardest part of any meaningful pursuit isn't the work itself but simply getting started. Once you begin, you'll enter a zone where quitting becomes impossible, but first you must overcome the initial resistance. • The real challenge is sitting down to begin, not the technical aspects like editing • We often fill our days with distractions instead of doing what truly...

Send us Fan Mail Rico Anthony discusses the critical importance of contract terms for musicians, highlighting how neglecting to establish a duration for service agreements can trap performers in stagnant pay situations for years. • $500 per week example for church musicians playing services and rehearsals • The "term" defines how long the contract is valid and should be included in every...

Send us Fan Mail Should musicians invest in formal education? Drawing from personal experience, I take you through my transformative journey of returning to school while maintaining a full-time music career. When I enrolled at Full Sail University in 2012, I had no idea how profoundly it would reshape my professional identity. My bachelor's in music elevated my technical foundation—deepening...

Send us Fan Mail Burnout threatens musicians once they've been in the industry long enough, challenging our commitment and draining our creative energy. Understanding the warning signs and implementing practical strategies can help us navigate through exhaustion without abandoning our musical path. • Take at least two full-week vacations annually away from music • Question if music is truly y...

Send us Fan Mail Rico Anthony shares insights from his 20-year journey as a full-time musician, offering practical advice for sustainable music careers without needing a "day job." Drawing from personal experience since 2003, he outlines key strategies for longevity in the competitive music industry. • Create multiple music-related income streams including church gigs, studio work, instr...

Send us Fan Mail Every musician faces a crossroads in their journey: pursue technical excellence or simply get the job done? The transpose button sits at the center of this tension, especially in church music settings. As someone who relied heavily on transposing early in my career, I've experienced both the liberation and limitation it provides. Only when seasoned musicians challenged me did...

Send us Fan Mail Time—the one resource we can never get back. Have you ever considered that your punctuality is actually a spiritual matter? This powerful message challenges us to examine the disconnect between our words and actions when it comes to time management. The speaker delivers a passionate wake-up call about the double standard many of us live by: strictly adhering to punctuality for wor...

Send us Fan Mail Considering a leap into the world of full-time music? This candid breakdown explores what's rarely discussed about the professional musician's journey. The financial reality hits hard - one month bringing in $5,000, the next barely reaching $2,000. This unpredictability forms the foundation of the musician's experience, requiring careful budgeting and planning that...

Send us Fan Mail We share a comprehensive 10-step conflict resolution plan to help leaders navigate workplace tensions effectively and transform conflicts into opportunities for team growth. • Consider yourself first and look at situations from the other person's perspective • Remove personal feelings and deal only with facts • Avoid negative words that inflame situations • Address one concer...

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Send us Fan Mail Rico Anthony gives insight on 3 benefits of having a manager to assist you in your career. Support the show