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Be Your Own Manager is a career podcast for classical musicians from the former CEO and Artistic Director of the Vienna Concert House, Bernhard Kerres. Learn how to win your next engagement, how to bu... more
FAQs about Be Your Own Manager:How many episodes does Be Your Own Manager have?The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.
March 05, 2018Filling Your CalendarUnfortunately your calendar will not fill up by itself. So you need to go out and sell. But build up a relationship first!...more6minPlay
March 03, 2018A Podcast on AccidentsHopefully you will never need this podcast. Nevertheless accidents and illnesses happen. Therefore it’s important that you think about them beforehand and that you make sure that you have the right insurance and a network of people to support you....more6minPlay
February 11, 2018Social Media for MusiciansThere are musicians who are not on social media at all. Others seem to spend all their time on it. Do you need to be on social media as a classical musician? Some thoughts on channels and strategy....more5minPlay
February 08, 2018Making Ends MeetWhen starting out as a musician you might take on a job to pay your rent. This is a harsh reality. But be proud of following your dream and sharing your wonderful music even if this is not always easy....more5minPlay
February 05, 2018Don’t focus on your Plan B!If thinking about a music career don’t focus on your Plan B but fully commit to it. Music requires your full attention and is a lot of work. You cannot do it halfheartedly....more5minPlay
January 27, 2018Artist Manager of the Year!We are honored to receive the Association of British Orchestras’ Award Artist Manager of the Year! An incredible joy and great honor which we couldn’t have done without the many great musicians and people trusting and working with us! Thank you!!!...more4minPlay
January 23, 2018Dealing with Being FamousEven if you have just started out as a musician you are famous to your family and closest friends. You are doing something different than they are. You are performing in front of others. Dealing with this sudden “fame” is not always easy. Here are some thoughts about it....more5minPlay
January 21, 2018Cold Calling!Cold Calling takes a lot of courage but can be one of the best sales techniques available to you. Forget email. Forget letters. Start cold calling!...more5minPlay
January 18, 2018Please call! Selling projectsIn today’s world we strongly rely on non-personal communication - email, texts etc. But calling someone up or visiting someone can do wonders to your sales process. Don’t be afraid to call. Yes, make your research before to find the right person but use phone calls and visits when marketing yourself....more5minPlay
January 16, 2018Networking for ComposersComposers mostly need and want others to reform their works. A few thoughts on how to get your works out there....more5minPlay
FAQs about Be Your Own Manager:How many episodes does Be Your Own Manager have?The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.