Musicians, Are You Ready for a Booking Agent?

The frustrating truth about the music industry is that becoming the best musician you can be doesn’t guarantee success — nor does it guarantee that you’ll get noticed by a manager or booking agent. These days, you’re required to be more than a musician. You’re expected to find and grow an audience, promote your own music, … Read more

Podcast #6: Greg Kastelman

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In this episode, I interview the VP of Cadenza Artists, Greg Kastelman. Greg talks about his own journey entering the performing artists industry and learning the ropes to becoming a successful agent. He also shares some valuable advice for musicians and performers who are self-managed. Here are some of the highlights: Greg’s personal story about … Read more

Podcast #5: Conductor Jeffrey Schindler

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This month’s podcast features Jeffrey Schindler, a versatile conductor who has worked extensively on both the concert podium and the scoring stages of Hollywood. Jeff is a long-time iCadenza/Cadenza Artists client with whom we’ve always loved working. (Learn more about our collaborative project: producing a live presentation of March of the Penguins with the Seattle … Read more

4 Website Mistakes Musicians Make

Do you remember that moment when you clicked “publish” on your music website? You had visions of all the right people finding you — presenters reaching out for gigs, and other performers asking to collaborate. So…is it working? If not, you’re not alone. Getting your music website out there is just part of the equation. … Read more

Podcast #4: Mona Golabek

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This month’s podcast is a very special one. Our guest, Mona Golabek, is an extraordinary pianist and writer who created and stars in the one-woman show The Pianist of Willesden Lane. The Pianist of Willesden Lane has toured all over the US (and recently premiered in London) and tells the story of Mona’s mother Lisa, … Read more