The music business is complicated and presents myriad challenges. Just getting a band together and keeping it going can seem a huge challenge! For instance, as a member of Boston-based, worldbeat band Wildest Dreams for 11 years, I wore a lot of hats:
| booking agent | database admin | promoter | publicist | graphic designer | bulk mail specialist |
| songwriter | lyricist | guitarist | arranger | stage director | soundman |
| personnel manager | recording & mix engineer | merchandise sales & development | cd distribution & promotion | ride coordinator | chart writer |
| transcriber | customer service rep | office manager | webmaster | computer tech | etc! etc! etc! |
Whew! Some list, eh? No one person can do all these things well. Hopefully, the various tasks are shared amongst your compatriots. I draw upon these and many other experiences to help coach and mentor my students who are starting professional music careers.
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