In 2010 after a gig that didn’t go well because they club owner couldn’t pay the bands, I opened up my bank app on my phone to check my bank balance and realized it was almost zero and only $10 bucks in savings. I huge migraine began to emerge. What was I gonna do? …
Financial Freedom Plan for Musicians but not for Millie Vanilli. Read More »
“If you don’t pay your taxes than you’re not a patriot to your country!” I apologize, but that’s a bunch of cat doodoo! Why would you want to pay into a system (American government) that literally jacks money from your pay check before you even see a single penny? Did you know that was …
40 Tips to Almost Paying Zero Taxes for Musicians. Read More »
Stop! Before you read any further click on this video, please… Well, put Brian Tracy. Brian Tracy is a multi-millionaire entrepreneur that has trained many in different industries. Listen to this guy he’s done it all Reading is not the only way to educate yourself. You can take courses, seminars, webinars, audiobooks, or the school …
“Here check this out!” Urged Joe. I plopped on the headphones and pressed play on the Walkman. My 15 year old ears couldn’t understand the amazing sounds they were hearing. This bass funk solo was just pulsing through my ears and I was hooked. “Who the heck was that?” I said. “I dunno but he’s …
You Will Never Guess What Kenny G Does Besides Music. Read More »
Pay yourself first! Those were the words that stuck out to me from some financial guru, I didn’t get it. Rushing to church one sunny Sunday afternoon, I was the music director and I was late. I know, I know, typical right? Don’t worry if you’re not a churchy person this is not a churchy …
How To Be Better at Managing Your Gig Money Than M.C. Hammer. Read More »
In our economy they’re two types of people. You are either an: Employee or Employer Buyer or Seller Worker or Boss Consumer or Producer Copier or Creator Member or Leader Musician or Music Director Performer or Composer Customer or Investor Spender or Saver At the end of the day our happiness can be fulfilled whether we’re …
Learn from the 10 Wealthiest Musicians on the Freaking Planet. Read More »
It’s Friday, payday, playday. Finally I can buy that dope Boss Limited Enhancer and effects pedal for my bass. Guitar Center here we come baby. I struck a sweet deal with the sales rep and he gave me 10% off. Not bad eh? Over the weekend I spent hours experimenting with the zillion of effects …
10 Things Famous Musicians Taught Me About Being Broke and Stupid! Read More »
Who were the Committee of Ten? They were a group of college educators that, in 1892 established the American High School education system. Their standardization would separate the college-bound and working-class students from the start. In other words, this group created the grades K-12. Their curriculum established how we think today as a society of …
