EP 10: Peter Wetzler on Why You Deserve To Be Paid for Your Music

In this episode of the MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews Hudson Valley based composer and pianist Peter Wetzler  about the evolution of his music career over the years, how current events are affecting the livelihood of professional musicians, and the importance of coming together as a community to become advocates for change.A dual citizen of the US & Canada, now living in Kingston, NY, Wetzler’s resume is as impressive as it is varied. He studied at Yale, Princeton University, The Mozarteum, Conservatory in Salzburg, Brown University, UC Santa Cruz, and 20 years of classical/jazz piano study with Kirk Nurock and Robert Helps. He also held teaching appointments at Princeton, NYU, Connecticut College, Juilliard, the School for Visual Arts, and The Center for Creative Imaging. He also plays accordion and is a member of Stephen Johnson's Future350 Nu Bossa band, performing on their latest CD Songs for the Amygdala. The following music featured in this episode is provided courtesy of Peter Wetzler.Opening track: "Ambient Piano and Voice," by Peter Wetzler,  featuring Becca Armstrong.Middle track: "Nice Little Piano Interlude," by Peter Wetzler.Ending track: "Category D," by Peter Wetzler and the Repeatos. CreditsProducer and host:  Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLaPublisher: Musicians For Musicians (MFM), Inc.Technical support: Adam Reifsteck (MFM Board)https://musiciansformusicians.org