You get a call. It’s a friend of yours, they are throwing a big party, and they want you to play for the guests. They don’t have a lot of money, though, so they can’t pay you. But you can pass out business cards and…
Continue Reading →In these modern times, musicians have ample, low-cost resources at their disposal that allow us to write, record, distribute and promote our own music (often referred to as “Do It Yourself” or “DIY”). But is it always a good idea to do everything yourself? If…
Continue Reading →How can you become a REAL world percussionist?
Short answer: Leave the country!
I know, I know . . . easier said than done, right?
For many musicians, the idea of traveling to study in remote regions of the planet is, although alluring, seemingly impossible.…
Week One: Prepare
Day 01. Psychological hurdles. Are you comfortable calling yourself a teacher? If you don’t say, “I’m a private music instructor,” nobody will. Most of your students will have no experience with music. Would you enjoy helping them learn? Before proceeding, make the…
