The Modern Musician Show with Colin Thomson

006: Consistency, Drive and Independence in the Music Industry with Chris Davis

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Bio:

Chris Davis is the host of the popular podcast, Behind the Note. He is a trumpet player with a degree in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University. Chris has been a full-time musician for 9 years, and been involved in music for over half his life. He is the leader of a group called the Chris Davis Jazztet. Chris has a passion for educating others, whether it be about music, business or life.

Key Take-Aways:
  • It's gonna take everything you have, and more. Go into the music industry with this mindset
  • Understand the business side of things. Unfortunately, you are probably going to have to spend more time on this even than your music
  • Showing up on time, and being dependable overall, will get you ahead of some people, even if you have similar musical abilities
  • People hire who they know. They don't hire the best player, they hire the best player that they know. So at the end of the day, you've got to know people
  • Creating small habits can get you ahead a long ways in the long run
  • Anything that is worthwhile takes time
  • Try to get out of, or minimize, situations where your well-being is dependent on other people
  • You have to get out there. Don't let your own skill level, experience, or lack of money hold you back
  • Don't try to "go-it" alone. Everyone needs a team

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    Desert Island Album:

    "Love God. Love People" by Israel Houghton

    Recommended Book:

    "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy

    Behind the Note Podcast with Chris Davis: www.behindthenote.com

    Featured Artist: Ryan Richko - "Sisters"

    Checkout Ryan's music at: www.ryanrichkomusic.com

     

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