Valuing Your Music & Building Genuine Connections | Ep. 3

In this episode, co-hosts Xavier, Sam, Chiron, and Jonny delve into the essentials for kickstarting and sustaining a career in music, emphasising the importance of a strong portfolio, authentic networking, and proper valuation of your work. Whether you're an aspiring composer or a seasoned professional, uncover actionable strategies to navigate industry challenges and foster meaningful connections.Timestamps00:00 Preview and opening titles01:20 Introduction: Episode overview on career essentials for musicians03:50 How to build a portfolio from scratch with self-produced tracks07:32 Organising your portfolio: separating concert, film, and popular music works10:27 Showcasing your work online: websites versus social media platforms and licensing constraints14:04 Networking tips: in real life and virtual environments, focusing on authenticity over transactions17:50 Personal hygiene and presentation at networking events: essential yet overlooked details22:12 Developing a genuine musical voice and embracing imperfections for authenticity27:52 The importance of patience, perseverance, and managing expectations in a long-term career33:26 How to price your services: avoiding underbidding and including revision clauses38:04 Handling rejection and maintaining resilience during setbacks46:58 Mental mindset tips for starting in a competitive industry51:51 Cultivating continuous learning and critical thinking in your career journey55:40 Episode wrap-up: key takeaways and upcoming topics on PROs and royaltiesKey Topics:How to create a compelling portfolio without initial clients, including self-initiated projectsBest practices for online showcasing: websites, SoundCloud, ReelCrafter, and licensing considerationsThe significance of authentic networking, building genuine relationships, and avoiding a transactional mindsetPricing strategies: valuing your work appropriately, understanding client budgets, avoiding under-pricing, and including revision clausesManaging rejection, setbacks, and the long-term mindset for sustained growthBalancing work and life, work culture, and the importance of patience in industry successResources & LinksThe Go Giver Book - on the power of authenticity and giving in successhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Giver-Little-Story-Powerful-Business/dp/B09MKTQTV1ReelCrafter - platform for presenting your music professionallyhttps://www.reelcrafter.com/SoundCloud - social platform for sharing music (note licensing considerations)https://www.soundcloud.com/Scenes+Sessions Hub:https://www.scenesandsessions.comhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2Fp0S7EvYOrh1bbuBCJkTahttps://www.facebook.com/ScenesSessionsHubhttps://www.instagram.com/scenessessionshubhttps://www.tiktok.com/@scenessessionshubConnect with the Hosts:Xavier Lo - https://www.xavierlomusic.comChiron Farrimond - https://www.chirontobiasfarrimond.comSam Griffiths - https://www.samgriffithsmusic.com/Jonathan Worsley - https://www.jonathanworsley.co.uk/