Business Skills That Set Young Musicians Apart - Toronto, ON

Musical skills are only a prerequisite for success in the music business world. Understanding what concert presenters look for when selecting programs and artists, how to negotiate a booking contract, and where to invest energy on social media are a few of the essential skills for ‘getting to the next level’ in your music business.

This discussion is about what young performers can do to find and negotiate paid work during studies, establish their reputation in the professional and online world, and prepare themselves both artistically and professionally for the next level.

 We will talk about:

·      Programming your repertoire
·      Negotiating performance contracts
·      Social media smarts
·      Branding
·      When to involve managers & publicists 

Presentation by Michael Bridge. Discussion hosted by Dr. Kornel Wolak, Long & McQuade Clarinet Atelier

Concert-accordionist Michael Bridge, one of CBC’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30”, is internationally renowned for his commanding stage-presence and versatility. He received the Lieutenant Governor’s Emerging Artist medal (Alberta), and won the Canadian Digital Accordion Championships and the University of Toronto Concerto Competition, where he studies accordion performance. Michael continually performs new music and has premiered over 30 works.

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For more information, or to register, please contact the store at [email protected] or 416-588-7886.