Toot Your Own Horn with Ray Grant (Episode 64 - Part 2)

This is part 2 of our interview with the legendary Ray Grant on Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa’s Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. In this episode, Lisa sits down again with Ray Grant and asks some direct, important questions. They talk about the music industry’s complicated past, ongoing struggles with professional conduct, connections to the Me Too movement, and how musicians are working through major changes in today’s landscape. Ray reflects on starting his professional career at just 25, becoming the youngest symphony orchestra manager in America at that time. He shares how most musicians were focused on one thing—getting more opportunities and paid performances—and how that pressure shaped him. In his own words, it pushed him to become “a bit of an asshole” as he worked hard to deliver results. This conversation gives an honest look at growth, accountability, and what it takes to navigate a changing industry. Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. #LisaCanning #RayGrant #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough