Introducing
The Classical Guitar Career Build Program It Is Designed To Help YouBuild The Foundation For Your Music CareerIn 9 Weeks
For Independent, Developing & Emerging Classical GuitaristsWho Are Determined To Build A Financially Sustainable & Artistically Satisfying Music Career
What You Will Learn & Do Building the FoundationFor Your Music Business!
If you are a developing or emerging classical guitarist, the first step in establishing yourself as a professional musician is to assemble a professional portfolio that will enable you to begin to build a community of fans as well as establish important connections and partnerships in the music industry. On completing this first stage, you will be able to:
🎵 Identify and Gain Clarity on Your Purpose and Professional Mission That Align With Your Dreams & Ambitions
🎵 Get Clear on Your Personal Values That Will Guide Your Decision-Making in Your Professional Life
🎵 Understand How Different Career Considerations Impact Your Career Path
🎵 Recognize The Qualities of a Good Promotional Photo
🎵 Produce An Effective Professional Bio
🎵 Write An Engaging Artist Story
🎵 Design and Build a Professional Website
🎵 Employ Basic Strategies That Will Help You Build Your Fanbase & Expand Your Community
Building Your Career
When it comes to building their music career, many musicians have only given a half-hearted effort into building the business side of their music endeavours or they have cherry-picked just a few of the elements they need but have ignored other components essential to building a music business. It shouldn't be shocking that their dreams end up in smoke of regret and disappointment. Surprisingly, these same individuals then complain that society doesn't support the arts or hastily conclude that it is just impossible to make a living in the music industry as a classical guitarist.
If you are just finishing your studies or have recently graduated from a university or conservatory, it can feel pretty overwhelming as to what to do when it comes to establishing your career as a professional musician. Undoubtedly, you realise there is still much to learn about music and your instrument, but even more so, the daunting task of now building your career can feel pretty overwhelming if not intimidating. There is so much to do. What do you do and where do you start?
If these thoughts and ideas resonates with you, feel comforted in the fact that you are in good company.
I've seen WAY too many emerging classical guitarists—brilliant players—struggle to establish themselves professionally and grow their careers. The Classical Guitar Career Build program was designed to help you lay the foundation for your music business and career development, efficiently and effectively. The program was put together with you in mind.
“The way to get started isto quit talking and start doing.”
Walt Disney
So Just How Can You Build Your Career As A Classical Guitarist?
Making music is an art, but making a living from your music is a business. Many fail to realise their dreams of making a living as a professional musician because they don't recognize that as an independent musician, you are your own business.
Anyone who says that it is easy to build your own business—let alone a music business—is full of it! Building any career or business takes work. You need discipline, passion, persistence, confidence, flexibility, bravery, determination, and creativity. However, building your own career can also be incredibly rewarding, fulfilling, and deeply satisfying.
The Classical Guitar Career Build (CGCB) course is designed to help you put together the essential components you need to begin to build your career and grow your music business.
Want To Make It Easy For Yourself?
Most musicians don't go into music with the desire of "going into business" for themselves. Consequently, they don't give it much thought. But, that is exactly what you are doing when you embark on a music career as an independent musician.
However, you don't need to go it alone. In fact, I wouldn't recommend it.
Rather than stumbling through the process of figuring out what to do and how and when to do it, having a step-by-step program and an experienced guide to help you set up your music business can save you a lot of time, mistakes, and frustration.
It's not just about stuffing your head
full of more information!It is not good enough just to know.The key—if you want to advance your career—is to put what you know into practice.
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If I knew then what I know now and had a clear-cut, step-by-step methodology to follow, it would have saved me years of wasted time, energy, a multitude of mistakes, frustrations, and a lot of money.
Below, is an outline of the CGCB course. These are the pieces you need to have in place in order to establish a foundation for your music business. Again, building any business—especially your music career—is not easy but if you are willing to do the work, are persistence, and prepared to take advantage of opportunities when they come your way, it is possible to build a rewarding and fulfilling career as a professional classical guitarist.
“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration,the rest of us just get up and go to work.”
Stephen King
Here’s A Breakdown of theEntire Curriculumn.
Four Modules
By the end of this nine-week program, you will have assembled the basic components that are the foundation of your music career/business. Construct a strong foundation and it becomes the base on which you can continue to build your music career.
There are four modules. Each module takes one to two weeks to complete. Every section begins with an overview of the material to be covered and the tasks to be completed. The work is spread out so that you can still practise your art (whether that be performing, teaching, composing, arranging, et cetera) while building your music business.
Module 1
Why’s on First, What’s on Second
WEEKS 1 & 2
In the first module, you are going to gain clarity on your purpose, get clear regarding your career motivations, as well as reflect upon key career considerations that will impact your career trajectory.
Knowing Your “Why” –Understanding Your Purpose
Understanding what drives you and propels you forward is the foundation for all you do. It is your north star, your compass, your map in helping you in your career development and artistic endeavours. In this session, you will discover your “Why.”
What's My Motivation? –There Are No Wrong Answers
There are numerous career opportunities in the music industry. But, how do you decide which ones are right for you? In this section, you will explore your aspirations regarding your love of music. What is a right decision for one person may not be the right decision for another so it is important to be clear on what values and preferences you consider important when deciding what is right for you.
Career Considerations –The Fundamental Questions
In this section, you are going to explore different career considerations and how they will impact your career path. Each of your answers will influence your decisions regarding your career so it is critical that you are clear about what is important to you.
Module 2
Unforgettable, That’s What You Are
WEEKS 3 & 4
In module two, you will create a first impression that will be hard for your fans to ignore or forget. You will discover why branding is so important to you as a musician and will create a professional brand that will compel potential followers to stop and check you out. In addition to having quality promo photos, you will put together a biography that conveys distinctive aspects of your music career to promotors and venue operators, and write your artist story that will create an emotional bond with your fans.
If A Picture Paints A Thousand Words – You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression
Promotional photos are incredibly powerful. An excellent photo can not only can capture the attention of a potential fan, blogger, booking agent, or other industry professionals, it can also tell a story about you and your music that creates an unforgettable first impression. After this session, you are going to understand the qualities of outstanding publicity photo and create two professional quality photos that you can use in a variety of circumstances.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward –Introducing Yourself To Promotors
Your bio is a formal introduction of you and your music to industry professionals. It highlights the facts about you and your musical journey, such as your education, significant events, experiences, and major achievements. In this live webinar, you will write a bio that captures the attention of music industry professionals.
Sharing Your Journey –Introducing Yourself To Fans
Your artist’s story is about you and your musical journey. It is not your résumé, your CV, or your bio, although it might include some elements from those documents. In this session, you are going to learn how to turn experiences into the biggest asset you have and write your own artist’s story that will not only introduce you and your music, it will create a bond between you and your fans.
Individual Coaching Session
WEEK 5
CATCH UP WEEK
Your First Big Break!
During the first “Catch Up Week,” you will receive your first private one-to-one coaching session. We will review what you have accomplished so far, address any particular challenges or problems that you are struggling with, and answer any questions you may have about your own career development or music business.
Module 3
Staking Your Virtual Real Estate Claim
WEEK 6
In module three, you are going to establish a solid and inviting online presence. Unlike social media, your website is the one thing that you can truly call your own in the virtual world and that allows you to control the complete experience of those visiting your site. It is your dedicated space where you decide what visitors see and hear, and when.
Setting Up Shop –Establishing Your Online Presence
In this training, you are going assemble the critical components of your music website and build your shop in virtual reality, all within a week. It is your dedicated space where you decide what visitors see and hear, and you decide how and when.
Module 4
Building Your Community
WEEK 7
In module four, you will develop practical strategies to find, connect with, and grow an engaged fanbase. By building trusted relationships and being in tune with your fans, you can create a loyal community who will support your music and career.
Socializing With Your Fanbase –Boosting Your Visibility
Social media is a major arena where independent musicians can share their music. Every social media platform is unique and the content you post may have to be tailored to each platform. You will create a professional social media page where your fans can engage with you and your music or music-related services.
You’ve Got Mail! –Engaging With Your Fans
Emails are the most direct and reliable way of keeping in touch with your fans, which are also your customers. In this training, you are going to cover the basics of email marketing and why it is so critical for your music business.
Individual Coaching Session
WEEK 8
Catch Up Week
Your Second Big Break!
During the second “Catch Up Week,” you will receive your second private one-to-one coaching session. We will again address any particular challenges or problems that you have run into up and make sure that the foundation for your music career is complete and you are ready for the launch stage of your career.
WEEK 9
It's A Celebration!
Wrap Up Week
It’s time to celebrate your accomplishments and talk about what’s next . . .
Start To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality!
Build A Solid Foundation For Your Music Business and Career
Register for theClassical Guitar Career Build program here!
The Advantages of Being An Independent, Informed, Business-Minded Musician
• You're not waiting to be discovered
You aren't waiting for your big break or happenchance to build or launch your career. You understand that success won't happen to you but you create it for yourself.
• You retain control of your music and artistic direction
No following the crowds or chasing someone else's dream. You create the music you want to make and release it in whatever format and in a time that feels right to you. You can create at your own pace and are not governed by "permission-based creativity." Having the creative independence is very powerful.
• You are the CEO of your music business
You call the shots! You outline your own objectives and understand your motivations behind your musical endeavours. You decide what you work on and when you work. You have free reign in everything you do. You determine what path you take and what your next steps will be. You own your career, and you can also say "yes" to different opportunities that may fall outside the mainstream.
• You reap the financial rewards
Every source of income matters and no one takes a cut from the revenue you earn. Developing multiple sources of income and keeping every dollar you earn means the likelihood of you making a full-time living as a professional musician increases exponentially. Everything you make, you keep.
• You can directly connect with and manage your fanbase
Being able to connect directly with your fans means you can manage your market. You can learn who buys your music and/or music services, know who buys your merchandise, You know the demographics of your fanbase and how to connect with them.
“If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it.
If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
If you don't step forward, you'll always be in the same place.”
If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
If you don't step forward, you'll always be in the same place.”
Nora Roberts
Make A Sound InvestmentIn Yourself
Some say betting on yourself is risky but in fact, it is the best investment you can make—it is not a gamble. Breaks don't just appear and say, "It's your turn!" Continually placing bets on yourself and investing in youself is the only way to play.
“Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it.Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Working to build your music business and develop your career—doing things for yourself—results in not only greater rewards but even bigger lessons. When you are betting on yourself and taking that risk, you have demonstrated that you are committed to your dreams—you are all in! Without that commitment—that investment—it is very, very difficult to make it in this industry. Give yourself the best chance and make an investment in yourself.
What You Get!
✔️ Six intensive instructional classes
You get six (6) live instructional classes over an 8 week period, each an in-depth tutorial on building critical pieces of your music career/business. You also have two (2) built-in catch up weeks to make sure that you complete all the components in a timely manner and that they not only meet the standard that you want to be seen by, they authentically represent you and your music.
✔️ Six Q & A sessions
You also have six (6) weekly Q & A sessions. A few days after each class, when you have had some time to dive into your weekly projects, we gather to answer questions, share insights, solve problems, and trade ideas and thoughts. So, you are not left hanging out on your own trying to figure things out and you keep moving forward, implementing everything that you have learned in the class.
✔️ Two one-on-one private coaching sessions
You receive two (2) individual, private, one-on-one coaching sessions. In each session, we get to hone in on your specific situation. We address any challenges, issues, or questions that you have about your own career development as well as any particular problems that you may be having in setting up your music.
✔️ Exclusive Bonus - Money Matters
✔️ Additional Support Via Email
Over $4,500 worth of private coaching, classes, bonuses, and support!
I realise that for most emerging classical or fingerstyle guitarists, $4,500 (USD) is a lot of money and most young musicians just don't have the income at this point in time to invest that much into their career—even though it is absolutely necessary and totally worth it! Since I have had a lot of people support me in developing and growing my career—and it is something you can never repay—, I've decided to pay it forward and offer the course for a price that is manageable for young artists.
Even though I have been a professional classical guitarist for over 35 years—and have a load of experience to share—and have taught at the university level, including music business and industry courses, for 26 years, my primary purpose is to help talented individuals like you establish the business side of their career on a firm foundation on which to build.
So, I am offering the Classical Guitar Career Masterclass Build Program for a much lower price than I should be charging. You will not only get the cornerstones of your music business in place, you will be forging a path that will help your colleagues and peers see what is possible.
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act,the rest is merely tenacity."
Amelia Earhart
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My Guarantee
My promise to you is to provide you with everything I possibly can to empower you to realise your career aspirations. Through this program, you will receive the information, the steps, the support, and even a community of fellow musicians to help you realise your music business goals and career aspirations.
If you attend all the instructional classes, participate in all the Q & A Sessions, are engaged in both one-on-one private coaching sessions, complete all the tasks by the deadlines (you're going to have to demonstrate to me that you have completed all the work), and you are still not happy with the results or the value you have received from this course, I will continue to work with you—for free—until you achieve the desired results.
Do I Guarantee Results?
Before you commit yourself to this course, you need to be abundantly clear about how this program will help you build your music business and support your career growth. This course is not a "magic wand" or a fast track method to your success. What you are building takes both time and effort. The materials you create in this program are critical in establishing your music business. If you are looking for a quick fix or not prepared to do the work to build your music business, no program can guarantee you results. But, if you are prepared to do the work over the long haul, you will realise that this course will be the foundation upon which you build your future success.
TESTIMONIAL
“Having had experience as a professional musician, I can say right away how difficult it is to understand what we have chosen as a career. Your concise power point presentation with the 6 steps so well detailed and pragmatically organized, all extremely current with the music business of today is fantastic. It is a huge help to me as an experienced artist, but will be a game changer for younger artists coming up and not having to fumble through and figure it out on their own. A very important and overlooked aspect in education today.”
JOSH
Classical Guitarist, Teacher, Producer & DJ
FAQ'S
How do I know if this program is right for me?
You have a serious interest in pursuing a music career but you are not quite sure how to go about it or even where to start. You have finished, or in your last year of, a university or conservatory program and you are keen on pursuing your music and making it a permanent part of your life. You want a step-by-step approach that will help you establish your music career and business.
I have been playing for quite a few years, is this course appropriate for a seasoned musician?
9That depends.... Many professional musicians struggle because they have not treated their career as a business. This course is perfect for those who have not established a strong foundation for their music business. So, if you have been playing for a while but haven't got all the pieces in place—or maybe need to update your materials—this course will help you do that.
I have some pieces completed in the Build Stage as well as the Launch Stage. Which program is appropriate for me?
If you are missing pieces from you Build Stage, chances are you will probably want to revisit the pieces you have already have in your foundation. There is a lot of information covered in the Build Stage that will motivate you to revise and update what you already have put together.
Why live coaching classes and not prerecorded videos?
First, most would agree that recordings always pale in comparison to the real experience, and that you really need to be there, "in the room" (virtually speaking) to fully get it. If you aren’t attending the online class, you’ll miss out on all of the ah-ha moments, partnership opportunities and deep connections. Second, depending upon the source, the average completion rate for online courses that offer pre-recorded videos that you can go through at your own pace is anywhere between 3% - 12%. Yes, it is that low. The staggeringly high percentage of individuals who do not complete an online course makes it clear that the weekly accountability is critical if you are to get the most our of your investment.
When will I see results after I complete the course?
That depends. Everyone is different in terms of their career progression but there are a number of factors one must consider. First, how good is your talent and who is interested in your music? This program, combined with the CGCL course, is designed to address the foundation of the business side of your music career but if your talent is not quite where it should be or there is not much demand for the music you play, results might not appear as expected or to the same level. Second, how well will you be actively applying the information taught? This is something that I cannot control. This course, combined with the CGCL course, is designed to maximize your chances for establishing a financially sustainable music career. What catches some people off guard is that upon completion of the course, the work is really just beginning, not ending, and you must continue to build upon what you have established. What I can say for certain is that personal fulfillment and career success will be much more difficult to achieve—if not impossible—without the groundwork this course covers.
How was the value of the course arrived at?
There are two ways to answer this question. The first is to simply conduct an hourly calculation. Fees for a career coach ranges from $100-$600 per hour. A senior faculty member at a teaching university makes roughly $325 per contact hour. You can do the math. The second way to calculate the value of anything is to determine the potential impact completing the work will have on your career, especially if you continue to build on what you have started. In this case, the value of the course and the impact it will have on your career is worth far more than what you pay for the course.
How long will it take me to get through the CGCB program?
The CGCB program is designed to be completed in 8 weeks. In the ninth week, there is a celebration and a chat about what lies ahead.
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“You cannot dream yourself into a character;you must hammer and forge yourself one.”
Henry David Thoreau
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