What happens when a wedding violinist from the Gold Coast decides to show up at a petrol station in a suit and just start playing? For Jonathan Ginn, it turned into a viral series with over 17 million views, free tanks of fuel for strangers, and a $300 donation from a man who walked up mid-performance and just believed in the vision.

In this episode, Jonathan shares how he built a wedding and events violin business from busking at shopping centres as a uni student to booking corporate gigs, proposals, and Bridgerton-style wedding ceremonies. He gets honest about balancing music with his work as an osteopath, why he turns down 60% of weddings without apology, and how posting about the Sabbath on Instagram keeps connecting him with others quietly navigating the same Saturday struggle.

Stick around until the end — Jonathan breaks down exactly how he thinks about making music ministry self-sustainable, and why having a second income isn't a compromise; it's a strategy.

We'd love to hear from you — drop a comment on our Instagram: Are you a musician with a day job? How do you balance both?

🎻 Find Jonathan at jonathanginn.com.au

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