Reading: The Savvy Musician

Someone suggested I read "The Savvy Musician" by David Cutler. In this case, I did. (Actually, there are a pile of books on my desk waiting their turn - just about all referrals or requests, and to be honest, I don't always get to every one of them.)

The fact that Dame Evelyn Glennie is the foremost-quoted commenter on the cover and inside, I was intrigued. Evelyn and I used to hang out together post-college days before she became REALLY famous and our paths diverged.

The book is truly essential for any musicians not living the life they want to be. In fact, as I shared many aspects with my wife, the first couple of chapters (including the introduction) can be applied to anyone with a passion of any sort - stamps, herb-growing, plumbing, and of course, award-winning calligraphy.

Lots of inspiration and practical ideas to turn your passion into income. Many of them specifically stated for musicians I've tried. Many I don't see are applicable. It's tough: a violinist needs, well, a violin and maybe 2, 3, or 4 others. A conductor ALWAYS needs a bunch of people otherwise they'd look silly waving in front of  2, 3, or 4 musicians! Hosting/ Master of Ceremonies (MC/ emcee) is one option, but then they are not making music. (Perhaps you think I'm splitting hairs.)

There was even a sample Chart of Accounts.

We're talking PRACTICAL advice. Stuff I wish I'd known during college.

Awesome.
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