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The power of a Grammy win: How to make the most of It

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On January 26, 2023

In Investing, Music Business, Saving, Taxes

Thank you so much for breaking my heart because you got me four Grammys.

Sam smith

A Grammy win is an unparalleled opportunity that can bring an artist to new heights of recognition, popularity, and financial success. But, with success comes responsibility. Artists who win a Grammy need to plan ahead and make sound decisions on how to best utilize the increased income before getting caught up in the excitement of winning. In this post, we’ll explore the various ways a Grammy win can impact an artist’s career and provide tips on how to maximize the benefits of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Ep. 37: Music educator talks retirement, band directing and 50k marathons

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On September 18, 2019

In Investing, Podcast, Retirement, Saving

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Dr. Brian N. Perez is a saxophone and woodwind performer, educator, and composer. Dr. Perez is Director of Jazz Studies and woodwinds at Texas Southern University where his duties include directing the jazz ensembles, teaching jazz curriculum courses, teaching the woodwind studio and coordinating the jazz area. Under Perez’s direction the TSU Jazz Ensembles have performed for the Jazz Education Network National Conference with Kirk Whalum, the Texas Music Educators Association Conference, the HBCU Band Directors Consortium, The Houston Urban League, has hosted the Essentially Ellington Regional Competition and is currently working on releasing an album this year.

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Ep. 32: LA guitarist takes calculated risks while touring the world

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On August 14, 2019

In Investing, Music Business, Podcast, Retirement, Saving

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Sean Hurwitz is a multi-talented musician, producer and song writer. Originally from Israel where he started as a session guitarist and sound engineer, he worked with all the top artists. This inspired him to reach for even greater heights in the international music scene.

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Ep. 12: Married musicians build music academy business from scratch

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On March 27, 2019

In Investing, Music Business, Podcast

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Jiyoung Johnston, director and co-founder of Lone Star Music Academy, exhibits equally strong performance and education abilities in classical and jazz music.

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Ep. 10: Vocalist & educator buys her dream home with 20% down

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On March 13, 2019

In Investing, Podcast, Saving

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Having completed a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the world-renown University of North Texas, Emily is a well-rounded and confident vocalist, composer, arranger, and educator with extensive skills and knowledge in and of jazz theory, jazz history, improvisation, research, pedagogy, and vocal physiology. Emily currently resides near Salt Lake City, Utah and is the owner, manager, and instructor at Emily Merrell Vocal Studio. Additionally, Emily is thrilled to direct BYU’s vocal jazz ensemble, Syncopation. Emily performs locally as a solo vocalist/pianist, and is the lead vocalist and producer for the International Musicians League affiliate, Diamond Empire Band (bookings in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana).

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