Welcome to Episode 200 of The Career Musician Podcast!

This milestone episode celebrates 200 conversations, lessons, and real-world strategies for working musicians.

Nomad reflects on recent gigs with legendary bassist Nathan East, introduces the TCM Pro team (Joel Meza and Emily Lauren), and dives deep into the philosophy that's driven the show from day one: action over resolution, principles remain methods change, and execution over perfection.

🎯 Core Philosophy:

Action over resolution: Why consistent action compounds into results

Methods change, but principles remain

The importance of having a Plan of Attack (POA)

Done is better than perfect

👥 Meet the TCM Pro Team:

Joel Meza and Emily Lauren share their transformative goals for the year

Emily's focus: Being present and not "watering all the flowers at once"

Joel's commitment: Actively using a CRM (Contacts Relations Manager) to maintain relationships

💡 Key Insights:

The danger of over-scheduling and setting unrealistic daily goals

How to stay "top of mind" in the music industry

The power of sincere relationship building vs. transactional networking

Why execution beats perfection every time

🎸 Real Talk:

How Nathan East kept the Eric Clapton gig for over 40 years

Working with legendary artists (Aretha, Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, David Foster)

The importance of auditioning with intention

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) mindset for musicians

📊 Practical Tools Discussed:

CRM/Contacts Relations Manager for musicians

Plan of Attack (POA) worksheet

Audition preparation framework

Balancing work, life, and creative pursuits

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