Industry Updates, Self Care
Rejection Is Part of the Job: Learning to Thrive in the Music Business If you work in the music business, rejection is something you learn to live with. As musicians, we audition, submit recordings, pitch ideas, and put ourselves out there—only to often hear, “We went...
Industry Updates, KG Music News, Resources
It is often hard to keep up with all the requirements of running a business. You may not be aware of a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Unless your business qualifies for an exemption, many companies in the United States must report information about...
AB-5, Industry Updates, Resources
The Department of Labor’s Independent Contractor Rule was enacted on Monday, March 11, 2024. This rule establishes new criteria for determining whether you are an Employee or an Independent Contractor. However, filtering through the media noise about it is a...
AB-5, Industry Updates, KG Music News
A new rule from the Department of Labor, effective March 11, threatens the status of independent workers in the US, wreaking havoc on independent business owners and freelancers. Tell Congress to reject this rule and protect independent workers. Take Action Now A...
Industry Updates, KG Music News, Resources
Learning how to improvise on your instrument can be a daunting task, especially if you were classically trained and began your career playing mostly classical music. Choosing to remain solely in the classical genre can seriously limit your growth potential as well as...
Industry Updates, KG Music News
Making the decision to join a labor union, remain nonunion, or become a Beck / Fi-Core objector can be confusing and the information is often difficult to obtain. Your decision should be based on your own personal career circumstances. Many of us are confused about...