The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz
The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz will help you make more money in the music business. Andrew brings his experience of performing in almost 40 countries over the last two decades to conversations with the most successful musical entrepreneurs in the world to provide actionable advice for anyone trying to succeed in today's ever-changing music industry.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 322
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
TEM Short: Load The Bus First - Episode 22
My interview for Episode 21 with Max and Scott McKee reminded me of the great book by Jim Collins, "Good to Great". In that book, Jim makes the argument that you should start by putting the right peo…
Max and Scott McKee of American Band College - Episode 21
Max and Scott McKee own and operate a music education empire which includes the American Band College, the Western International Band Clinic, and Bandworld Magazine.
Show notes for Episode 21 includi…
TEM Short: Are You Fungible? (Hopefully Not) - Episode 20
Here is my reaction to my interview from Episode 14 with Canadian jazz pianist, composer and entrepreneur Ron Davis. Ron mentioned the dangers of being fungible in today's music business. If you are …
TEM 19: Ron Davis, Canadian Jazz Pianist on the Dangers of Being Fungible, Why Sales Is Such a Huge Part of What Musicians Do and How He Is the Prototypical Example of a Portfolio Musician
TEM 19: Ron Davis, Canadian Jazz Pianist on the Dangers of Being Fungible, Why Sales Is Such a Huge Part of What Musicians Do and How He Is the Prototypical Example of a Portfolio Musician
Ron Davis …
TEM Short: Are You On A Cul De Sac? - Episode 18
Here are some thoughts about my interview with former Boston Brass and current Pedal Note Media partner Lance LaDuke in Episode 17.
Show notes for this episode including links to all books and websit…
Lance LaDuke of Pedal Note Media - Episode 17
Andrew sits down with The Brass Junkies co-host and longtime friend Lance LaDuke who discusses how his entrepreneurial endeavors have led him to a career in consulting, performance, media, and academ…
TEM Short: Become Irreplaceable - Episode 16
This TEM Short features some thoughts about my interview with Mike Nickens from Episode 15.
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Mike Nickens of George Mason University’s Green Machine - Episode 15
Mike Nickens, aka “Doc Nix”, is a tenured professor at George Mason University as leader of the university’s pep band, the “Green Machine”. Nickens talks about how networking, branding, and systemize…
TEM Short: Let Them Tell You No - Episode 14
In this week’s episode I reflect on my interview with Alan Baylock from Episode 11. Alan emphasized not shying away from opportunities because you might not feel ready or qualified. But in reality, t…
Alan Baylock, Chief Arranger of the Airmen of Note - Episode 13
Alan Baylock has had a wildly successful career as a composer, arranger, educator and bandleader. He is approaching his twentieth year as the chief arranger of the Airmen of Note before he takes over…
TEM Short: Always Say Yes - Episode 12
This TEM Short features thoughts about my conversation with composer Jim Stephenson in Episode 11.
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Jim Stephenson, Composer and Head of Stephenson Music - Episode 11
Jim Stephenson is a full-time composer and arranger based out of Chicago.
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Jonathan Kuuskoski, Director of Entrepreneurship and Community Programs at Mizzou - Episode 10
Jonathan Kuuskoski is the Director of Entrepreneurship and Community Programs at the University of Missouri and is one of the brightest people I have ever spoken.
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David Vining of Mountain Peak Music - Episode 9
David Vining is a renowned teacher and performer in addition to being the founder of publishing company Mountain Peak Music.
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TEM Short: Thoughts on Networking - Episode 8
The Entrepreneurial Musician is now posting weekly!
I will still be posting an interview every other week but the following week will now feature a very short episode with me discussing one of the to…
TEM7: Jeff Conner of Boston Brass
Jeff Conner has performed in over 30 countries on 4 continents with his brass quintet, Boston Brass. Jeff talks about how they went from a college group playing small gigs around the Boston area to a…
Brian Pertl, Dean of the Lawrence Conservatory - Episode 6
Brian Pertl is the Dean of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music and a former ethnomusicologist for Microsoft. He is the perfect meld of artist and businessman which makes him a very forward-thinking de…
Jeff Nelsen of Fearless Performance - Episode 5
Jeff Nelsen is the founder of Fearless Performance, former horn player for the Canadian Brass, and Professor of Horn at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music.
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Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser - Episode 4
Dr. Tim talks about his career as a college band director, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He shares what he feels is the secret to all success and his energy and genuine enthusiasm are incre…
Alarm Will Sound's Gavin Chuck & Michael Clayville - Episode 3
Alarm Will Sound's Gavin Chuck and Michael Clayville discuss all aspects of the group's cutting edge programming and business model.
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