536 – Guest: Scott Williams-Oakes – How to become a failed musician

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Dec 212017
 

Smashing guitar

Something to Fall Back On – How I Became A Failed Musician – And You Will Too

That’s the message – and warning – brought to us by our guest Scott Williams-Oakes, who speaks from both personal experience and from the experience of others who have ventured into the music industry.

It’s also the title of his new audio book, available on line for $5 at: www.swoaudio.bandcamp.com.

Any romantic notions anyone may have about becoming a “famous rock musician” or working in the music industry will certainly be dashed. The reality of being in a band or becoming a success in the music industry is extraordinarily low, perhaps only around 2% – an unofficial statistic that seems to bear out the experience of most in the business.
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160 – Counterpoint – The power, history, and social influence of music

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Jul 152010
 

John Lennon

 
 
 
 

Music’s Origins And Forms – From The Religious To The Personal
Emotions First? – Which Music Is Better?
Music’s Tempting Allure – And Hidden Danger
Musical Marketing – Promotion, Protest, Politics