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How do you enjoy playing Holiday Music? This is always a hot topic for musicians because some of us love it because of the extra "Dinero" and others of us are not fans because of........well if you listen to this episode you will find out the good and bad that comes with the Holidays.

Do you ever wondering what you are going to wear to a concert? As a musician this takes time fro some and for others no time at all. What is the appropriate dress for a concert hall, Jazz club, outdoor event, Donor Party, etc. In this episode we discuss all these things and if it makes a different in todays world. Sit back relax or not and think about what do I have on and does it affect my image...

Have you ever gone to a concert and seen several groups in a row that are all similar looking and we are not talking about the clothes? In this episode we discuss is there (enough) diversity in bands and why is it such a hot topic these days.

In this episode we have Romaine Johnson or "Mrs. R" with us to discuss customer service in the Music Industry. She has a long history in the banking industry and is known for heleping her clients grow their business & wealth with a smile. This topic is often over looked by many musicians because of the focus on their music. You are going to want to listen and watch this one.

Born in Pittsburgh, home to jazz greats Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Jeff "Tain" Watts and Ahmad Jamal, Richard D. Johnson has strong territorial jazz roots. He was first introduced to the piano at the age of five by his father, a gospel pianist in the church. After graduating from the Berklee School of Music in just two years, Richard entered the Boston Conservatory where he earned a Master’s degree in...

Have you played a concert and wondered what the venue is going to be? Sounds strange because you usually get a description in the contract or word of mouth. Often we as musicians are given incorrect information or descriptions of the Venue because the people given the contracts are not musicians. In this podcast we discuss how often this happens. Enjoy and leave us your feedback.

He has played bass for the best and has traveled around the world. Listen to his story about how he arrived in Chicago. You will learn alot about how to make your own path to your destiny.

Kacey Greene joins us today to talk about a few different ways to approach your branding as a musician. About With more than 15 years of experience as an Award-Winning Creative Executive, Kacey Greene has a background in brand identity and strategy. Throughout his career, he has showcased my proven ability to lead high-performance cross-functional teams in concept development, generating bold and...

Richard and Jeremiah talk about is playing music for free an option and if they have ever done this or offered their services for Free. You might want to listen to this one!!!

Today we are talking about performing in Restaurants and do people listen when they are eating or not. This episode may surprise you with different real-life situations that have happened to us.

In this episode, we talk about the sound person and why the sound is bad 80% of the time. There are several ways we can make their job easier if we have a different approach and if that doesn't work well......listen to the podcast and see!

In this episode, we talk about the sound person and why the sound is bad 80% of the time. There are several ways we can make their job easier if we have a different approach and if that doesn't work well......listen to the podcast and see!

In this episode, we welcome G. Thomas Allen the first male winner of the Sarah Vaughn International Vocal Competition from 2021. He talks about how he jump-started his career from Gospel to Classical to Jazz. He now tours the world as a leader with his own band. Renowned for his exceptional talent and groundbreaking achievements, G. Thomas Allen emerged onto the Chicago music scene in 2015, captiv...

In this episode we discuss the roles of the Club owner and if we should complain to them or keep it to ourselves.

In this Podcast we discuss what a Tour manager does and a road manager. It is important to know how they are different.

In this episode, we discuss the role of a Booking agent and what a good one does and doesn't do.

In this podcast we discuss the role of a Manager in music and whether you need one or not!!!

This episode is all about what is the definition of a "Musician" by today's standards To view us please visit- https://www.youtube.com/@MIB36251/about

Music Business…. What is this is a podcast that focuses on the ever-changing music industry and presents issues and concerns that the average and above-average musician has or will encounter. This podcast directly targets College and University students and Professors of all levels. This podcast can be found on iTunes, Soundcloud & Spotify. Simply type in Music Business What is this? Thank you for...