Being a musician can be a rewarding experience: playing live shows, being creative and writing music, and doing what you love to do. However, these rewards, at least at first, come with one major drawback: you won’t be paid much at all when you’re just starting out. Many musicians find that a day job can … Read more
Michelle Lewis is an American singer-songwriter who has written songs for everything from award-winning kids shows to Cher, including the worldwide #1 single “Wings” by the British girl group Little Mix. She’s been part of the professional music scene since she took her first gig at 3 years old and, more recently, has become an … Read more
You’ve dedicated yourself to becoming the best musician you can be. And you’ve even achieved a certain level of success from the outside. But your income still isn’t where you want it to be. Maybe you’re juggling multiple income streams and are overwhelmed. Maybe your day job isn’t fulfilling. Or maybe you’re not getting paid … Read more
Do you ever feel like your career path zigzags more than it should, or that you aren’t even entirely sure where it’s leading you? If so, that’s okay—and you definitely aren’t alone! As a musician, you are your own small business. And it can be difficult to pinpoint EXACTLY what kind of business you … Read more
Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to attend the annual South East Asian Directors of Music (SEADOM 2018) congress. The conference location changes each year and this time, it was held at gorgeous Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand, about an hour outside of Bangkok. The setting was glorious! Several buildings were interwoven alongside swamps, … Read more