The Business Side of Music
What I saw growing up were teenagers who loved music but once it came time to pay the bills, they were not able to monetize their musical talents by building relationships and seeing themselves as a business. Eventually they ended up frustrated and broke, and ultimately turning to other means of employment and letting go of their musical dreams. Now as an educator, I have seen the same thing happen for students graduating from music schools. Their music skills may be refined but if their people and networking skills are not, having a successful career becomes less of an option.
TURNING A DREAM INTO REALITY • How to create a vision for your career, set goals and make it happen
MINDSET OVER SKILLSET • Physical and mental preparation for auditions, recording sessions, live performance
YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH • Marketing, Networking and building Mutually Beneficial Relationships
MAGNIFY AND MULTIPLY • How to make the most of every opportunity and turn each one into five more
PROFESSIONALISM • How to be a Star on stage and a Business Person off stage
THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC • How to set your rate, negotiate, and financially survive in town and on the road
This Workshop is not limited to any one particular instrument or style/genre of music. It is for anyone who wants a successful life playing music including musicians, engineers, producers and others.
Recording School/University
PART ONE: IN THE STUDIO • Created specifically for engineers and producers. Matt gives insight to the studio
experience from the perspective of the musician, discussing how players think and work, how to best communicate
with them by utilizing the various approaches Matt has experienced working with producers Mike Chapman
(Blondie, The Knack, Tina Turner), Jimmy Bralower (VP A&R Atlantic, Madonna, Mick Jagger),
Dave Bianco (Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, AC/DC), Warren Huart (Aerosmith,The Fray, Ace Frehley) and others.
Also discussed are the subtle differences in communication when working with solo artists, complete bands,
female vocalists, rock musicians and others
PART TWO: CLASSIC SOUNDS • Using a basic 4-piece drum set, Matt explains how to quickly and consistently
get 5 Classic Drum Sounds (kick, snare and toms for each) that are the basis for all popular music, using basic
drum set treatment, tuning and technique
YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH and MAGNIFY AND MULTIPLY are also discussed,
focusing on making the most of every opportunity as a member of a local music community, as well as
Networking, Building Successful Relationships and Treating Your Career Like a Business. This is
beneficial and essential for aspiring studio owners as well as freelance engineers and producers
Music Store
"From The Garage To The Stage"
How to transform passion and talent into a sustainable career.
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TURNING A DREAM INTO REALITY • Step by Step actions for creating your vision and making it happen
MINDSET OVER DRUMSET • Physical and mental preparation for auditions, recording sessions, live performance
LEARN AND BURN • Techniques for quickly learning and retaining large amounts of music
YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH • Marketing, Networking and building Mutually Beneficial Relationships
MAGNIFY AND MULTIPLY • How to make the most of every opportunity and turn each one into five more
LIVE PERFORMANCE • Matt performs songs from the various artists he has worked with Mr Big, Ace Frehley and others
MATT'S JOURNEY IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS and Q&A
