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Music Entrepreneurship at the FSU College of Music in November 2017

More “Pop Up Concerts” at FSU November 25, 2017 Again this fall, students from my “Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship” class at the College of Music at Florida State University gave a “pop up concert” in the Strozier Library at the heart of campus. The students served on two teams that were responsible for planning and performing […]

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Music Entrepreneurship at the FSU College of Music in February 2017

February 23, 2017 Students from my “Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship” class at the College of Music at Florida State University gave a “pop up concert” yesterday (Wednesday, February 22, 2017) in the Strozier Library at the heart of campus. Music included original arrangements of pop songs as well as a handful of classical selections. Several […]

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What I’m Listening To This Month (December): Jerry Leake’s Latest Album

A Review of Jerry Leake’s latest album, Crafty Hands (2016) Stan Pelkey December 13, 2016 Boston-based world-rock-fusion percussionist Jerry Leake is a special kind of musician. He deftly moves in and through numerous traditions from around the world – with deep respect and gratitude – yet also comfortably resides in contemporary styles and forms. But […]

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“Can I make a living as a musician? Yes: Cultivate these Entrepreneurial Strategies that work!” (Part 3)

In my previous posts in this series, I’ve highlighted why we musicians must become more entrepreneurial to achieve greater success. In this final post in the series, I want to highlight three practical recommendations that can become winning strategies for you. No. 1 Use Computers and the Internet MIT economists McAfee and Brynjolfsson have focused […]

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“Can I make a living as a musician? Yes, especially if you think like a music entrepreneur!” (Part 2)

{Please note that this is a continuation of an earlier post on music entrepreneurship.} In my first post in this series, I noted that some of the best music schools, colleges, and conservatories in the United States are getting serious about training students as musical entrepreneurs. But what is driving all of the entrepreneurship talk […]

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Musical Entrepreneurship

“Can I make a living as a musician? Yes, especially if you think like a music entrepreneur!” (Part 1)

Some of the best music schools, colleges, and conservatories in the United States are getting serious about training students as musical entrepreneurs. A few have been in this business for over a decade. Career development and entrepreneurship for music majors and recent graduates is very important to me, and not just because my current job […]

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