by Todd Aaronson | May 16, 2019 | Blog
We all have to deal with it; the venue gives you part of the door and a couple drinks or a meal for the musicians. That means every time we show up for a gig or show we risk not getting paid enough to cover the gas to get there. Time after time we’ve heard the stories...
by Todd Aaronson | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
Of course you don’t want to be a cover band – you’re an artist! However, variety is the spice of any endeavor. Dating…don’t be boring. Cooking…there’s more than just salt and pepper. Shoes…there’s more than just sneakers that go with jeans....
by Todd Aaronson | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog
A musician with a family can’t afford the average home In the US the average musician makes $40,000 per year. That is less than auto mechanics, teachers and plumbers with no disrespect to any of those professions. Though the average pay is almost $20/hour...
by Todd Aaronson | May 21, 2018 | Blog
You want to work more. You’re talented but have a tough time being found for hire. You’ve been practicing, writing and jamming but you’re still not getting the jobs. You may need to switch from a Heads Down approach to Heads Up approach. First, let’s compare the two...
by Todd Aaronson | May 25, 2016 | Blog, Music, News
What is “Art”? According to Merriam-Webster online, Art is “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings”. Now that’s cool. What better way to describe what you do? Oboe, Maestro, DJ, Rapper,...
