negotiation

Negotiating Skills for Musicians

After my recent post on negotiating fees, I got some helpful feedback and perspective from my friend Pat Hollenbeck. Percussionist, arranger, and President of the Boston Musicians Association. Pat is a veteran of the freelance world and I’m grateful for his input....

Fee Negotiation for Musicians

Let's talk Fee negotiation for musicians. Picture this: you've contacted the concert presenter by email. You've introduced yourself and your music with a compelling pitch for a program — and it a great match for the venue and series. You waited a week. Then you sent a...