Music headlines this week brought some sobering news out of Tennessee. The Nashville Symphony announced it is suspending the rest of its 2026-27 season starting October 18, impacting all 77Continue readingThe Nashville Symphony Crisis: What a Season Suspension Means for Independent Music Businesses
Industry News: AI Licensing Shifts and What It Means for Independent Musicians
If you follow music business headlines, you know the landscape is shifting fast. Major record labels are currently moving away from purely fighting artificial intelligence startups in court and areContinue readingIndustry News: AI Licensing Shifts and What It Means for Independent Musicians
Do You Know How Not To Get Fired? The Reality of Pro Survival
Talent gets you in the door, but professionalism keeps you working. In the freelance music world, gigs are rarely lost just to superior players. Instead, they are lost to avoidableContinue readingDo You Know How Not To Get Fired? The Reality of Pro Survival
Reaching Out to Contractors and Managers for Concert and Gig Work
Planning your performance calendar requires constant outreach. Symphony orchestras, chamber series, and event production managers are always updating their rosters, finding substitute players, and filling seasonal vacancies throughout the year.Continue readingReaching Out to Contractors and Managers for Concert and Gig Work