In this short guide, weâre going to look at how offering a simple free resource â aka a âlead magnetâ â has the ability to turbo-charge your success in finding enthusiastic music students to teach⊠Whether youâre a passionate music teacher looking to fill up the gaps in your schedule, or a performing musician wanting …
Alongside all the great music, Miles Davis also gave us a fair few quotes, including this one â which is surprisingly useful when it comes to booking gigs⊠âFirst you imitate, then you innovateâ It seems obvious, but why start your gig booking by trying to pitch to EVERY SINGLE CLUB & FESTIVAL out there, …
âImagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doingâ â Quincy Jones This is the quote that inspired British writer and saxophone player Hilary Seabrook to start the Harmonious World podcast during covid-19. Three years on and she …
April 2023 saw the annual jazzahead! conference in Germany, welcoming more than 2500 agents, managers, promoters, record labels, musicians and other industry delegates to meet, talk and watch all things jazz. We asked musician attendees to share their impressions of the event through an anonymous survey; read on for the results. Over the last decade …
In our latest jazz industry Q&A, we chatted with Jason Crane, a multifaceted individual with a deep passion for jazz. As a musician, radio host, and podcast creator, he has made significant contributions to the jazz community. In 2007, Jason launched The Jazz Session, the pioneering jazz interview podcast, which has since featured interviews with …
In this interview, Matthew Kohut shares his insights on various topics, including the struggle of professional musicians with social media, the appeal of music from times gone by and the importance of strength and warmth in musicianship. As a writer, teacher, and musician with over thirty years of experience, Kohut has a unique perspective on …
As a niche genre, jazz is particularly reliant on the support and attention of a loyal and engaged audience. And, in todayâs fast-paced and constantly evolving world, building and nurturing this audience is more important than ever. Musicians, venues, festivals, publications, record labels, arts organisations and anyone else in the industry have a shared responsibility …
In an increasingly digital world, the annual jazzahead! conference in Bremen, Germany, is a great opportunity to meet fellow musicians and industry experts in real life. Given its scale, though â almost 2,700 delegates last year â itâs easy to come under-prepared and miss opportunities. To help with this, weâve put together a 16-point checklist …
Despite what you might think at first glance, the âelevator pitchâ shouldnât be reserved for tricky salespeople and plucky entrepreneurs â itâs just as important in the music business! In the overcrowded world of great jazz projects and far fewer clubs, festivals and labels, itâs essential to be able to communicate your âofferâ and musical …
If youâre releasing music, gigging, using social media or working on your career as a modern-day jazz musician in any way, we have a 6,000+ word treat for you with todayâs interview⊠US-based Matt Merewitz is founder of Fully Altered Media which has been leading the field in creative music PR and social media marketing …