Crushing Classical

What you’ll hear:

• The most important thing you need to succeed as a film composer
• What NOT to do when networking with film industry people
• His formula for getting work in the film music business (this formula is tried and true!)
• Specific tips on what and how to share your music when looking for work - keeping your AUDIENCE in mind (AKA the producers/directors/people that hire you)
• The big difference in contracts and unions between the US and other countries - how this causes work in the film recording industry to go overseas… and what you can do about it

… and SO much more

 

Mentioned in the episode - Larry Groupé's film composer workshop, coming up this summer. For more information go to: http://www.palomarworkshops.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!   Check out the new revolutionary tuner app DRONE TUNER on iOS. Available NOW for iPhone and iPad. Tune to REAL recorded instrument tones instead of machine-like sounds to work on intonation, sound concept and blend. The visual component of this tuner is also incredible, with a super-fast reaction time, it allows you to tune while playing a musical passage or using vibrato. It even allows you to tune chords! Get yours today: https://apple.co/2pe4NBe 

 

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

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I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

What you’ll hear:

• The epiphany Cliff had TWICE about his career that launched him in the direction of his career as an arranger
• The bold way he learned the ins-and-outs of the commercial music business
• Why you SHOULD NOT do what he did if you are interested in arranging for commercial music
• How the commercial music business has changed
• Two things you should do (and one thing you should NOT do) if you are thinking of diversifying the genres you play

Mentioned on the episode:

CONTACT CLIFF with any questions. He is happy to get your messages:

[email protected]

Cliff's arranging projects mentioned in the episode:

David Bloom & Cliff Colnot CD: Contender: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/contender/1300774452

Ellington tribute CD with Daniel Barenboim:

https://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Ellington-Duke/dp/B00001SICY 

For the CSO ensemble Civitas: http://www.civitasensemble.org/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!   Check out the new revolutionary tuner app DRONE TUNER on iOS. Available NOW for iPhone and iPad. Tune to REAL recorded instrument tones instead of machine-like sounds to work on intonation, sound concept and blend. The visual component of this tuner is also incredible, with a super-fast reaction time, it allows you to tune while playing a musical passage or using vibrato. It even allows you to tune chords!   Get yours today: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8     

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

What you'll hear:

- How and why Amir ultimately chose jazz over classical after studying both through college

- What he did after college to seek out a specific sound he was craving... and it didn't even exist yet

- The unique learning style that has been lost over generations, the human connection it creates and how this style greatly impacted his trumpet playing

- What he realized about combining musical styles and what that actually means for the preservation and evolution of a musical tradition

... and much more.

More about Amir:

http://www.amirelsaffar.com/music/projects/rivers-of-sound/

https://newamsterdamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/not-two

Purchase on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/not-two/1236925789 

Upcoming Concerts: Iowa City, Chicago and New York   Thursday, February 8th at 7:30 pm in Iowa City, IA at the Hancher Auditorium: https://hancher.uiowa.edu/2017-18/AmirElSaffar  Friday, February 9th at 8:00 pm in Chicago at Symphony Center https://cso.org/ticketsandevents/production-details-2017-18/scp-jazz/mike-reed-amir-elsaffar/ Saturday, February 10th at 7:30 pm at NYU Skirball http://as.nyu.edu/neareaststudies/events/spring-2018/rivers-of-sound-with-amir-elsaffar.html   Check out the new revolutionary tuner app DRONE TUNER on iOS. Available NOW for iPhone and iPad. Tune to REAL recorded instrument tones instead of machine-like sounds to work on intonation, sound concept and blend. The visual component of this tuner is also incredible, with a super-fast reaction time, it allows you to tune while playing a musical passage or using vibrato. It even allows you to tune chords! Get yours today: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8    I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

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I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

What you'll hear:

- Why he turned down an offer to return for another season with New World Symphony, how he handled the criticism...and how it fueled a larger vision

 

- The best way to hire and enroll the caliber of musicians you need to establish a top performing ensemble

 

- How to turn an audience into true FANS in an orchestral setting (a key ingredient if you are fundraising)

 

- The unusual approach he took to raise money for Nu Deco at the starting line

 

...and much more

 

Check out the new revolutionary tuner app DRONE TUNER on iOS. Available NOW for iPhone and iPad. Tune to REAL recorded instrument tones instead of machine-like sounds to work on intonation, sound concept and blend. The visual component of this tuner is also incredible, with a super-fast reaction time, it allows you to tune while playing a musical passage or using vibrato. It even allows you to tune chords!

Get yours today: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8 

 

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

 

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

On the show today:   - A significant difference between how the classical world and the business world approaches mentorship   - What you need most in order to build an audience, make an impact and lead any endeavor you want to create or expand this year   - The #1 reason why books, courses and programs you buy rarely cause any significant or lasting change for you   ...and more   Check out the amazing DRONE TUNER app for iOS on iTunes and iPhone: http://dronetunerapp.com/    Purchase here at the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8    I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

- The #1 question you need to ask (and answer) when you are first setting up a social media presence

- How to identify your audience (Hint: your content should do TWO things at all times to ensure you actually HAVE an audience)

 

- A conversation about naming whatever your thing is (and why it matters)

 

- How to avoid reinventing the wheel when you are starting something new

...and much more

Gaby's YouTube Channel and Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/musiciansprime/ 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7piQyGIOj4W40NWKDTLng 

 

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

- Why he wasn't sold on the traditional orchestra path and the ONE question he asked himself to know for sure (critical if you are considering an orchestral position)

- The top 3 traits The Brass Project ensemble has that enabled them to start a group AND keep it going (if you want to start an ensemble, you don't want to miss this)

- WHO you should choose to be in your ensemble (Hint: it's not "only the best players")

- How they managed to get 32 commissioned works without breaking the bank (this is a must listen!)

...and much more

Mentioned in the show:

https://www.thebrassproject.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/thebrassproject/

Nick DiBerardino

http://www.nickdiberardino.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/nickdiberardinocomposer/ 

Artist Year: https://artistyear.org/

Music From Angel Fire: https://musicfromangelfire.org/ 

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

What you'll hear:

- What worked, what didn't and some important lessons from this year   - The biggest game changer for Crushing Classical and how we capitalized on it   - Where we got our best ideas from (and you should too!)   - What propelled Tracy (and by extension Crushing Classical) forward this year    ...and much more   I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

- How deductions are changing in 2018 and what it means for you specifically

- The biggest differences between the old and NEW rules for W2 wage earners

- What is *actually* happening with health insurance premiums moving forward

- Why you should strongly consider incorporating in 2018

...and much more

 

To contact David Bartasavich for your tax needs or to ask any questions, contact him here:

http://www.bandrcpas.com/ 

[email protected] 

  I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

What you'll hear:

 

- The unfortunate stigma and silence around injury and illness that currently exists in classical music

 

- Why you actually ARE the most qualified person to start the thing you want to start (this will surprise you)

 

- How losing an ability can be your greatest opportunity

 

- The MOST important element to include in ANY money making venture you start today (everyone wants it)

 

...and so much more

 

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!  

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. 

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! 

Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! 

Theme music by DreamVance.

I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!