The Truth About Leading Musicians (that no-one talks about). Cyger and Butterworth with Angela O'Neill

🎙️ Life of a Band Leader – Episode! 4 Hosted by Angela O’Neill of Outrageous8 Records ▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/tc7UsmX1zQo In this inspiring episode of Life of a Band Leader, Angela O’Neill sits down with two incredible music innovators — Ron Cyger and Brent Butterworth — for a deep and candid conversation about leadership, creativity, and the evolving world of music. Ron and Brent bring decades of combined experience as musicians, educators, and industry thinkers. Together with Angela, they explore what it really takes to lead with purpose, adapt to changes in the music landscape, and build a meaningful musical life. In this episode you’ll hear: • Ron & Brent’s journeys in music and leadership • Insightful stories from the stage, the classroom, and beyond • Advice for aspiring band leaders and music creators • How passion, persistence, and perspective shape a musical career Whether you’re a bandleader, composer, performer, educator — or simply love great conversations about the craft of music — this episode delivers thoughtful, actionable insight straight from the professionals. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Life of a Band Leader! 💬 Drop a comment below: What’s your biggest band-leading challenge? #LifeOfABandLeader #AngelaONeill #Outrageous8Records #RonCyger #BrentButterworth #MusicLeadership #Jazz #BandLeader #MusicPodcast