The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz

Michael Davis is a world renowned trombone player and entrepreneur. He is the former trombone player for the Rolling Stones and the founder and president of Hip-Bone Music. Show notes for all episodes including links to all books and websites discussed 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 P...

My interview for Episode 21 with Max and Scott McKee reminded me of the great book by Jim Collins, "Good to Great". In that book, Jim makes the argument that you should start by putting the right people on the bus before you figure out where it is headed. Links: Episode 21: Max and Scott McKee Book Referenced: Good to Great by Jim Collins Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes...

Max and Scott McKee own and operate a music education empire which includes the American Band College, the Western International Band Clinic, and Bandworld Magazine. Show notes for Episode 21 including all links discussed in the episode 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 s...

Here is my reaction to my interview from Episode 14 with Canadian jazz pianist, composer and entrepreneur Ron Davis. Ron mentioned the dangers of being fungible in today's music business. If you are simply selling skills that many people can do at or nearly at your level, prepare for the race to the bottom in terms of compensation. The key is to market yourself rather than simply your skills, just...

TEM 19: Ron Davis, Canadian Jazz Pianist on the Dangers of Being Fungible, Why Sales Is Such a Huge Part of What Musicians Do and How He Is the Prototypical Example of a Portfolio Musician Ron Davis is one of the preeminent jazz musicians in Canada who is known for his innovative collaborations and forward thinking. He is a performer, writer, arranger and teacher who has taken a fascinating route...

Here are some thoughts about my interview with former Boston Brass and current Pedal Note Media partner Lance LaDuke in Episode 17. Show notes for this episode including links to all books and websites mentioned 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:  htt...

Andrew sits down with The Brass Junkies co-host and longtime friend Lance LaDuke who discusses how his entrepreneurial endeavors have led him to a career in consulting, performance, media, and academia.   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" an...

This TEM Short features some thoughts about my interview with Mike Nickens from Episode 15. 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.patre...

Mike Nickens, aka "Doc Nix", is a tenured professor at George Mason University as leader of the university's pep band, the "Green Machine". Nickens talks about how networking, branding, and systemized goal setting have advanced his career. 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 W...

In this week's episode I reflect on my interview with Alan Baylock from Episode 11. Alan emphasized not shying away from opportunities because you might not feel ready or qualified. But in reality, that is not something for you to decide. Let THEM tell you no.   Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.and...

Alan Baylock has had a wildly successful career as a composer, arranger, educator and bandleader. He is approaching his twentieth year as the chief arranger of the Airmen of Note before he takes over as the newly appointed leader of The One O'Clock Lab Band at North Texas. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: htt...

This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with composer Jim Stephenson in Episode 11. 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...

Jim Stephenson is a full-time composer and arranger based out of Chicago. 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/tempodcast...

Jonathan Kuuskoski is the Director of Entrepreneurship and Community Programs at the University of Missouri and is one of the brightest people I have ever spoken. Show notes for all episodes including links to all books and websites discussed 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 pag...

David Vining is a renowned teacher and performer in addition to being the founder of publishing company Mountain Peak Music. Show notes for all episodes including links to all books and websites discussed 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...

The Entrepreneurial Musician is now posting weekly! I will still be posting an interview every other week but the following week will now feature a very short episode with me discussing one of the topics the previous guest touched on. For this week's episode, I am reflecting on Jeff Conner's comments on networking from Episode 7. Many musicians are good are networking but not a lot of them are gre...

Jeff Conner has performed in over 30 countries on 4 continents with his brass quintet, Boston Brass. Jeff talks about how they went from a college group playing small gigs around the Boston area to an internationally touring, full-time ensemble. Show notes for all episodes including links to all books and websites discussed can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep th...

Brian Pertl is the Dean of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music and a former ethnomusicologist for Microsoft. He is the perfect meld of artist and businessman which makes him a very forward-thinking dean. Show notes for all episodes including links to all books and websites discussed can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TE...

Jeff Nelsen is the founder of Fearless Performance, former horn player for the Canadian Brass, and Professor of Horn at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. 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?...

Dr. Tim talks about his career as a college band director, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He shares what he feels is the secret to all success and his energy and genuine enthusiasm are incredible. 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" a...

Alarm Will Sound's Gavin Chuck and Michael Clayville discuss all aspects of the group's cutting edge programming and business model. 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...

Patrick Sheridan is a conductor, world renowned tuba player and the entrepreneur behind products like The Breathing Gym and The Brass Gym. 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 p...

Ranaan Meyer is the bass player for Time For Three, a teacher, and the founder of the Time For Three Foundation. What You'll Learn: How Time for Three started almost by accident and how the got (more like created) their big break The business model Time for Three uses that continues to see them thrive What's next for the group The advice Ranaan has for young musicians trying to make a name for the...