July 19, 2019
How Much Are You Worth? Pricing as a Freelancer
How Much Are You Worth? Pricing as a Freelancer Pricing as a freelancer can be tricky. My first TV commission was for a documentary on Channel 4. I worked out…
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April 1, 2019
The 1000 True Fans Theory
Kevin Kelly wrote an essay on 'The 1000 True Fans Theory' The premise is that as a creator, if you can find 1000 true fans and monetise them, you can…
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March 26, 2019
Do you need a Record Label in 2019?
As an independent artist there is always a voice saying “gotta get signed, gotta get signed!” I know I’ve been there. But do you need a record label in 2019? I’m…
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March 18, 2019
The War of Art – Why Failing Is Crucial
For years I worked in marketing and would tell people that I really wanted to be a music producer. Yet I rarely actually sat down to produce music. I said…
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March 11, 2019
Find That 1 Person Who Can Launch Your Music Career
Find That 1 Person Who Can Launch Your Music Career If you want a career in music as an artist, composer or music producer you need to find that 1 person that will…
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March 5, 2019
The 4 Hour Work Week – Relevant for Creatives?
The 4 Hour Work Week Every so often a book comes along which changes my way of thinking and ultimately my life. "The 4 Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss…
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February 26, 2019
Feeling Like a Fraud – Imposter Syndrome
Feeling Like A Fraud I remember years ago watching a round table discussion with Hollywood’s top film composers. One thing that sticks in my mind is the fact that they…
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February 18, 2019
How Feedback Can Kill Creativity
How Feedback Can Kill Creativity Feedback is incredibly valuable. From the right people. People who’s opinions you trust. They don’t have to be musical. Indeed a regular non musical civilian…
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February 11, 2019
Dare to be Irreverent
Dare to be Irreverent | #MusicalMusings Definition of Irreverent: “not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things” A while ago I watched a talk by John Hegarty,…
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February 4, 2019
Mixing Can’t Be Taught
Mixing Can’t be Taught “Mixing can’t be taught, but it can be learned.” Eric Sarafin Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin said this in his book Zen and The Art of Mixing.…
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