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Hosted by John Voelz · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 39 episodes
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Full-time gigging musician John Voelz discusses the strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world lessons that help you build something that actually lasts, delivering smart and practical insight with a sense of humor that keeps it real and approachable. If you gig, or want to gig, this is for you.
John Voelz hosts Gig To Live, a arts show with 39 episodes published.
In this episode, John challenges some of the most popular pieces of conventional wisdom. Inspirational sayings can encourage us, but they can also oversimplify life and business. For working musicians, a catchy phrase is
In this episode, John shares the second part of his music history, finishing the story of his first guitar and the art contest he won at a concert that allowed him to purchase it. He walks through his early performances,
Prompted by a recent conversation at a show, in this episode, John shares his music history, beginning with his childhood influences, early infatuations with music, and how he won an art contest that would allow him to b
In this episode, John explores the importance of having convictions in business and life. Every successful person eventually reaches a point where they have to decide what they stand for, what they will protect, and what
In this episode, John chats with singer-songwriter Dennis Welch. Dennis reached out to John a few months ago and this interview is their first official meeting. Dennis describes himself as a lifelong songwriter who is ex
Aurora LaFond is a singer-songwriter from New York who spent some time in the foothills of Northern California. Aurora goes by the moniker Sister Outlaw. Her music is folk (but not). Jazz (but not). And, it’s full of goo
In this episode, John chats with guest Kelly Rutledge. Kelly is the founder of MadCap Records, an independent record label based in Nevada City, California. MadCap operates out of Ancient Waves Studio and distributes mus
In this episode, John talks about the things musicians wish venues knew that make the gig easier for the musician and, more importantly, the things that foster a good relationship between venue and musician. Musicians wa
In this episode, John sits down with therapist Gina Nelson to discuss something musicians don't talk about nearly enough: mental health. Gina is a licensed therapist who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and EMDR therapy,
In today's episode, John continues what will be a podcast tradition of sharing memorable gig stories. One of the greatest things musicians can do is tell one another stories about their most memorable gigs. We encourage
In this episode, John takes a look at a reality that applies to just about every line of work: every job has a component called "The Suck." Even careers we love come with parts we'd rather skip. The challenge isn't elimi
In this episode, John tackles one of the most important questions in the life of a working musician: Where do gigs come from? This episode is in response to a few listeners writing in and asking for advice. New bookings
You asked for it. The first episode (more to come), where John talks to creators about the use of AI in music. In this episode, John sits down with content creator and musician Seth Abstract, whose unique blend of classi
In this episode, we're tackling one of the most misunderstood topics in live music: Performance Rights Organizations, or PROs. Organizations like ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR are often surrounded by confusion, fear, and pl
In this episode, John sits down with Trenton Wagler of The Steel Wheels to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable career in music over the long haul. Over the past two decades, Trent has helped grow The S
In this episode, John revisits one of the topics that generated the most feedback from listeners: money. Back in March, he released a two-part series called Let's Talk About Money, and while the conversation sparked good
In this episode, John talks about beating the funk. Not the good kind with a killer bass line. The emotional kind. The kind that sneaks in after too many miles, too much noise, too much pressure, or just . . . too much l
Our guest today is Jason Keiser. Jason is a California, San Francisco Bay Area guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for blending jazz, bluegrass, old-time, and acoustic music traditions. In this
In this episode, John gets honest about some lessons learned from years of gigging, traveling, creating, and trying to make a living in music. Every musician has stories they wish they could redo, decisions they’d take b
In today's episode, John shares five gig stories. No Top Ten list. Just a musician sharing some of the most memorable things that have happened to him along the way. One of the greatest things musicians can do is tell on
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Gig To Live is hosted by John Voelz. The show is categorised under arts (performing) and has published 39 episodes.
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