Andrew Hitz

The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz

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The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz will help you make more money in the music business. Andrew brings his experience of performing in almost 40 countries over the last two decades to conversations with the most successful musical entrepreneurs in the world to provide actionable advice for anyone trying to succeed in today's ever-changing music industry.

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Andrew Hitz

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Music

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Jan 9, 2026

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Episodes

TEM 73: Jessica Meyer on Not Waiting for the Phone to Ring, Becoming a Professional Composer at Age 40 and Writing a Great Grant Proposal 01.12.2016

Jessica Meyer is a violist, composer, entrepreneur and music business consultant based in New York City. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you can help:  http...

TEM 72: The Who and The What Make the How Pretty Straightforward (TEM Short) 25.11.2016

This TEM Short is in response to my interview with Susan de Weger of IgniteLab in Episode 71. I discuss the two things you need to put into focus in order to figure out how to proceed with your business. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced in this episode can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes It would mean the world to me if you fe...

TEM 71: Susan De Weger of IgniteLab on Why Selling Yourself as an Artist Is Not Selling out, the Danger of the Word "Should" and Her Specific Advice on Applying for a Grant 18.11.2016

TEM 71: Susan De Weger of IgniteLab on Why Selling Yourself as an Artist Is Not Selling out, the Danger of the Word "Should" and Her Specific Advice on Applying for a Grant Susan de Weger is a musician, entrepreneur, and music business consultant from Melbourne, Australia. She is also the director of IgniteLab at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including t...

TEM 70: It's All About Your Pitch - (TEM Short) 11.11.2016

This TEM Short is in response to my interview with Seth Hanes, author of "Break Into the Scene: " in Episode 69. I discuss how Seth gave the perfect pitch to an influencer in the music business which led to a job and helped to launch the most current phase of his career. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced in this episode can be found at: http://...

TEM69: Seth Hanes, author Of "Break Into the Scene", on the value of being willing to learn anything, the best time to take risks in your career and turning your skills into leveragable assets 03.11.2016

TEM69: Seth Hanes, author Of "Break Into the Scene", on the value of being willing to learn anything, the best time to take risks in your career and turning your skills into leveragable assets Seth Hanes is a musician, author and digital marketing consultant. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrew...

TEM 68: Start Small But Start Now 25.10.2016

This episode is all about the importance of starting (rather than talking about starting.) Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced in this episode can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes It would mean the world to me if you felt like making a small donation to support what I'm doing with TEM. You can find out more at: https://www.patreon...

TEM 67: Mistakes I Made In My Kickstarter Campaign (TEM Short) 19.10.2016

This TEM Short is in response to my interview with Ariel Hyatt, author of "Crowdstart: The Ultimate Guide To A Powerful & Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign",  I discuss the mistakes I made when executing the Kickstarter campaign for Pedal Note Media's Brass Recording Project in 2013. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced in this episode can be found...

TEM 66: Ariel Hyatt, Author Of "Crowdstart: The Ultimate Guide to a Powerful & Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign" on Common Mistakes of Crowdfunding Campaigns, Why Your Ask Must Always Be Direct and the Importance of Building a Crowd Before Launching a Cam 14.10.2016

Digital marketing and branding rock star Ariel Hyatt returns to TEM to discuss her brand new book, "Crowdstart: The Ultimate Guide To A Powerful & Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign". Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes...

TEM 65: Impact People Around You and Your Phone Will Ring A Lot (TEM Short) 05.10.2016

This TEM Short features thoughts about being interviewed by my Pedal Note Media colleague, Lance LaDuke, in Episode 64. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced in this episode can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes It would mean the world to me if you felt like making a small donation to support what I'm doing with TEM. You can find out...

TEM 64: Andrew Hitz of Pedal Note Media on Leveraging Your Unfair Advantage, Using a Business Model Canvas and Transitioning From One Main Gig to Doing Lots of Things 29.09.2016

The tables are turned and the host is actually the one interviewed for this episodes of TEM. Andrew is interviewed by his current partner at Pedal Note Media and former colleague with Boston Brass, Lance LaDuke. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights...

TEM 63: The Number One Trap for Artists (TEM Short) 21.09.2016

This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with Jason Heath, bass player, podcaster and entrepreneur, in Episode 62. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced in this episode can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes It would mean the world to me if you felt like making a small donation to support what I'm doing with TEM. You can...

TEM 62: Jason Heath of the Contrabass Conversations Podcast on Finding Your Voice, Executing on a Great Idea and His Advice on Starting a Podcast 14.09.2016

Jason Heath is a bass player, entrepreneur, host of the Contrabass Conversations podcast and the author of the Double Bass Blog. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see...

TEM 61: 1,000 True Fans 09.09.2016

A short episode about the very empowering 1,000 True Fans concept by Kevin Kelley. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you can help:  https://www.patreon.com/te...

TEM 60: Where the World Is Headed (TEM Short) 31.08.2016

Within 10 years over half the workforce will be freelancers. Are you ready to live in that world? This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with Garrett Hope, composer and host of The Portfolio Composer, in Episode 59. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Links: Garrett Hope: Episod...

TEM 59: Garrett Hope of the Portfolio Composer Podcast on the Skills Needed in the Freelance Economy, Thinking About Art as a Business and the Power of Outsourcing 24.08.2016

TEM 59: Garrett Hope of the Portfolio Composer Podcast on the Skills Needed in the Freelance Economy, Thinking About Art as a Business and the Power of Outsourcing Garrett Hope is the host of The Portfolio Composer, a composer, bass player and entrepreneur. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhi...

TEM 58: Are You Willing To Change Course? (TEM Short) 17.08.2016

This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with Lauren Pierce, bass player, teacher and entrepreneur, in TEM 57. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Links: Lauren Pierce: Episode 57 Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon...

TEM 57: Lauren Pierce on Building a Popular YouTube Channel, Knowing When to Quit and Teaching Herself How to Code 10.08.2016

TEM 57: Lauren Pierce on Building a Popular YouTube Channel, Knowing When to Quit and Teaching Herself How to Code Lauren Pierce is a professional bass player, teacher and entrepreneur. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episo...

TEM 56: Finding Your Blue Ocean 03.08.2016

A short episode about the importance of finding a blue ocean to present to the world. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you can help:  https://www.patreon.com...

TEM 55: 10x Faster Than You Think (TEM Short) 19.07.2016

This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with Hugh Sung, world-renowned pianist and entrepreneur, in TEM 54. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Links: Hugh Sung: Episode 54 Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page t...

TEM 54: Hugh Sung of the a Musical Life Podcast on Aggressive Timetables, Avoiding the Trap of Trying to Be Perfect and Taking the Initiative 30.06.2016

Hugh Sung is a world class pianist, teacher, entrepreneur and host of the podcast, A Musical Life. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you can help:  https://ww...

TEM 53: Driving Without a Map (TEM Short) 19.06.2016

This TEM Short features thoughts about part two of my conversation with Sam Pilafian, tuba player for Boston Brass, in Episode 52. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Links: Sam Pilafian (Part Two): Episode 52 Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please vi...

TEM 52: Sam Pilafian of Boston Brass on the Legacy of Prince, Developing Your Voice on Stage and Becoming An "Overnight Success" After 20 Years of Work (Part 2) 11.06.2016

This is Part 2 of my conversation with writer, producer, entrepreneur and tuba legend Sam Pilafian. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you can help:  https://w...

TEM51: Are you just checking the boxes? 03.06.2016

TEM51: Are you just checking the boxes? These are my thoughts on making sure we are not just checking the boxes. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Links: TEM19: Ron Davis Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you c...

TEM 50: Monetizing a Cocktail Party (TEM Short) 26.05.2016

This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with Ariel Hyatt, social media rock star and founder of Cyber PR, in Episode 49. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Links: Nate Zeisler: Episode 42 Ariel Hyatt: Episode 49 Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM p...

TEM49: Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR 19.05.2016

TEM49: Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR Ariel Hyatt is the founder of Cyber PR. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who focuses on the intersection of social media, PR and online marketing. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future epi...

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