Modern Musician's Survival Guide

In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with oboist Sanja Romić about the inner and outer work of building a meaningful music career.

Together, they explore what it really means to invest in yourself as a musician, not only financially, but through mindset, self-awareness, mentorship, and the willingness to grow beyond traditional expectations.

The conversation touches on:

• the challenges musicians face across different countries and systems• the importance of self-investment and personal responsibility• listening to your body, intuition, and internal signals• the difference between security and fulfillment in a music career• mentorship, teaching, and continuous learning• why musicians need more holistic preparation for real professional life

This is a thoughtful conversation about growth, authenticity, and creating a career that is not only sustainable, but genuinely aligned with who you are.

Episode Links and Resources

Sanja's Website: https://www.sanjaromic.com/

Follow Sanja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanja.romic/

Connect with Sanja on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanja.romic.5/

Listen to Sanja on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sanjaromic133

Listen to Sanja's "Playing and Living with Ease" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2943L2OdikjdMMpBToEnnI?si=87e4e55d3571413b

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie reflects on the key ideas that emerged from his conversation with Sarah Bronnert and turns them into a practical social media approach for musicians.

This is not an episode about posting more or chasing trends. It is about building a clearer, more sustainable way of showing up online.

Topics include:

• getting clear on your audience• showing more of your process, not just polished results
• focusing on quality over quantity
• planning content around projects and real artistic work
• creating a simple workflow with tools that reduce overwhelm
• using batching, scheduling, and AI support strategically

At the center of the episode is one important question:

What do you want people to understand about you and your work?

This episode is for musicians who feel overwhelmed by social media and want a more practical, grounded way of using it. One that supports their work instead of distracting from it.

Links & Resources

Get the Modern Musician's Social Media Clarity Prompt → https://4z3na.share.hsforms.com/2BUDDdl89QTedFV_co-qHrQ

Canva → https://www.canva.com/

CapCut → https://www.capcut.com/

Instagram Edits → https://creators.instagram.com/edits

Meta Business Suite → https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite

Notion AI → https://www.notion.com/

ChatGPT → https://chatgpt.com/

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with digital marketing expert and musician Sarah Bronnert about how musicians can use social media effectively.

Instead of focusing on trends or algorithms, this conversation explores what actually creates connection online.

Topics include:

• How musicians can use storytelling instead of just promotion

• Why authenticity matters and what it actually means

• Common misconceptions about social media for musicians

• How to build an online presence from scratch

• Practical ways to engage audiences beyond concerts

Many musicians feel stuck with social media — unsure what to post, how often to post or whether it’s even working.

This episode is all about understanding what actually creates connection.

A conversation about clarity, communication and building a sustainable presence online.

Episode Links and Resources

Da Capo Digital Website: https://dacapo.digital/

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbronnert/

Follow Da Capo Digital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dacapodigital/

Follow Da Capo Digital on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dacapodigital/

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie explores the different “games” musicians play in their careers.

Not all approaches lead to the same outcomes.

Some musicians focus on short-term wins. Others build for the long term. And many get caught in the comparison game.

This episode introduces three simple frameworks:

• The short game — focused on quick wins and immediate opportunities

• The long game — focused on building a sustainable career over time

• The comparison game — a trap that drains energy and attention

The key question:What kind of game are you playing?

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie speaks with AI expert Tristan Post about the growing impact of artificial intelligence on music and creative work.

What does AI actually do?

Is it a threat to musicians or a tool to work with?

The conversation explores

:• Common misconceptions about AI

• How AI is already affecting the music industry

• Practical ways musicians can use AI in their work

• The balance between human creativity and machine assistance

• What skills musicians need in an AI-driven world

Rather than focusing on fear or hype, this episode looks at how musicians can adapt and position themselves in a changing landscape.

A conversation about technology, creativity and the future of music.

Episode Links and Resources

Tristan's Website: https://www.tristanpost.com/

Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-post/

Follow Tristan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricollet/

Follow the AI Strategy Institute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ai_strategy_institute/

Check out the AI Strategy Institute Website: https://www.aistrategyinstitute.com/

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie explores the mindset shifts required to move from student to professional musician.

Mindset shapes how we interpret opportunities, rejection, money, collaboration and even our own value. Yet many musicians carry student habits and scarcity thinking into professional life.

This episode outlines five essential shifts:

• Embracing a professional identity

• Letting go of comparison and fear of missing out

• Understanding the value of being compensated

• Learning to handle rejection without personalising it

• Recognising the power of collaboration

Sustainable careers aren’t built on talent alone — they’re built on perspective.

Are you thinking like a student or acting like a professional?

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In this short solo episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie explores what career strategy actually means for musicians.

Instead of drifting from opportunity to opportunity, this episode invites you to imagine where you want to be in ten years — and then work backwards.

What does a typical day look like in that future?
What milestones would have happened?
What actions would you have taken consistently?

This is about reverse-engineering your path rather than waiting for direction to appear.

The key question: What would you start today to be where you want to be in ten years?

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie is joined by composer Matthew Shlomowitz for a wide-ranging conversation about artistic voice, collaboration and what it means to be a musician today.

Matthew reflects on his early musical experiences, from playing in rock bands as a teenager to discovering classical and contemporary music through an inspiring teacher. The conversation explores how music education has changed over time, and how many musicians today arrive with diverse backgrounds rather than a single, linear training path.

A central theme of the episode is the idea of artistic voice. Matthew questions the pressure to maintain a consistent style and discusses his belief that composing should be guided by what a piece needs, rather than by preconceived notions of identity or authorship.

The discussion also touches on collaboration, feedback, and the value of letting go of the romantic idea that artists must do everything alone. Matthew shares insights into his “Letter Pieces,” which invite performers to engage creatively with the music, and other series of works and reflects on the evolving landscape of contemporary music.

This episode offers a thoughtful perspective on creativity, authorship and making meaningful work in today’s music world.

Episode Links and Resources

Matthew's Website: https://shlom.com/

Matthew's Music on Bandcamp: https://matthewshlomowitz.bandcamp.com/

Listen to Matthew's Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1ZA5jJA7tbI2OpknKNI6PW?si=P09pvUIcT1SP3C3Dkrnpxw

Watch Matthew's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TommaShila

Follow Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mshlomowitz/

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie reflects on the past year and shares what he is consciously leaving behind and taking forward into 2026.

Rather than focusing on resolutions or motivation, the episode explores reflection as a tool for clarity and direction.

Ghenadie talks about letting go of habits, systems, and patterns that no longer serve, including messy schedules, constant comparison, self-doubt, and energy-draining relationships.

He also reflects on what he wants to carry forward: the courage to test new ideas, building systems that support consistency, focusing on what gives energy rather than drains it and nurturing relationships that truly matter.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and define personal direction, not based on external expectations, but on what supports long-term growth, sustainability and alignment.

Listeners are encouraged to consider their own year with honesty and intention, and to define what they are ready to leave behind and what they want to bring with them into the next chapter.

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In this episode of Modern Musician’s Survival Guide, Ghenadie shares the framework he uses to set, organize and review his goals each year.

Rather than focusing on motivation or short-lived New Year’s resolutions, he outlines a practical system built around clarity, structure and consistency. He explains why writing goals down matters, how to organize them across different areas of life and career and how to break them into actionable steps.

The episode also explores the importance of making goals visible, tracking progress regularly and building simple review moments throughout the year — monthly, weekly and daily — so that goals don’t fade after January.

This conversation is not about perfection or achieving everything on the list, but about creating direction, accountability, and sustainable progress over time.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own goals and consider which systems might help them stay aligned throughout the year.

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