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From Stage Fright to Trading Fright: A Musician’s Guide to Performance Psychology
Every musician knows the feeling. It’s the moment before stepping onto the stage, the heart pounding, the palms sweating, the mind racing with a thousand “what-ifs.” This is stage fright: a powerful cocktail of fear and adrenaline that can either cripple a performance or fuel it to new heights. The world’s greatest performers are not…
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The Art of the Mix: Balancing a Portfolio Like a Sound Engineer
In a recording studio, the role of the mix engineer is paramount. They are the alchemists who take a collection of individual tracks, drums, bass, guitars, vocals, and blend them into a cohesive, powerful, and emotionally resonant final song. This process is a delicate balancing act. If the bass is too loud, it will overpower…
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The Gig Economy Goes Web3: How Musicians Are Reclaiming Ownership with NFTs
For generations of musicians, the term “gig economy” has meant a life of hustle, navigating a landscape of venue owners, booking agents, and streaming platforms that all take a significant cut of their revenue. The traditional structure has often left artists with little control over their work and even less of the profit. However, the…
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Financial Strategies for the Touring Musician in a Changing World
The life of a touring musician has always been one of adaptability. From navigating last-minute venue changes to dealing with unpredictable tour schedules, the ability to pivot is a crucial survival skill. This same agility is essential when it comes to managing personal finances. The inconsistent nature of income from touring, merchandise sales, and royalties…
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Funding Your Art: A Musician’s Guide to Trading as a Side Hustle
For the independent artist, the “local nomad” musician, life is a constant balancing act. The dream is to live off your art, but the reality often involves patching together income from various sources just to pay the bills and fund your next project. While traditional side hustles like bartending or driving for a rideshare have…
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The Rhythm of Risk: What Musicians Can Teach Us About Smart Investing
The life of a musician is a masterclass in risk management. From the moment you pick up an instrument, you enter a world of uncertainty, betting on your talent, discipline, and passion against long odds. You play to empty rooms hoping for a sold-out show. You spend months writing an album with no guarantee anyone…
Recent Post
- From Stage Fright to Trading Fright: A Musician’s Guide to Performance Psychology
- The Art of the Mix: Balancing a Portfolio Like a Sound Engineer
- The Gig Economy Goes Web3: How Musicians Are Reclaiming Ownership with NFTs
- Financial Strategies for the Touring Musician in a Changing World
- Funding Your Art: A Musician’s Guide to Trading as a Side Hustle
