H O W T O TA K E YO U R M U S I C

C A R E E R T O T H E N E X T L E V E L

W I T H O U T S E L L I N G O U T O R

S A C R I F I C I N G YO U R VA LU E S Presented by Allen C. PaulHosted by CriStyle Renae

Your hosts…

House Rules…1. Stay engaged2. Ask questions

3. Take notes4. Golden Rule in Chat

By the end of this webinar you will…

1. Be able to pinpoint your musical career goals2. Identify 4 keys to improving your brand right away3. Use several simple tools to build your fan base and networking contacts 4. Create a captivating and clear vision for your career that will launch you into your next level

•Started in 2006 as a music ministry blog •Changed title to “God and Gigs” last year and started writing regularly

•My 3rd post went viral getting over 50,000 views in 63 countries

•Purpose: to help musicians and artists in both the church and the arts / entertainment industry

•Successful Kickstarter last year to raise publishing funds for the book

•Mentioned in national websites and followed by influential artists

Brief History of God and Gigs

What we want…

What itfeels like

What itlooks like…

<<<<<< Actual “stage” I performed

on

We end up in conflict…• In our bands and ensembles• In our relationships• With our clients • With our peers and competitors

…in the shadows

Here’s where many musicians are:

– Working gig to gig – Feeling unsure emotionally and spiritually– Play music that people tell you to play– Feeling like you never focus on what’s impor-

tant– Family / relationships are stressed

The Reality

W h e r e w e w a n t t o b e :

What i f you could:– Play what you want to play– Get calls you want to get– Make the money you want to make – Make your loved ones top priority – Stay true to yourself and your calling

The Goal

What does success look like to you?

• Is it….

• Fame?

• Respect of your peers?

• Financial freedom?

• Reaching your creative peak?

• Or….

Your big-gestchallenge?Go to GodandGigs.com right now and vote.

How can we...

Lots of us need helpin these areas.

It hit me!

What really matters• Faith• Career• Relationships

S.E.R.V.I.C.E.

T H E F U L F I L L E D , FA I T H - C E N T E R E D A RT I S T

T h e S . E . R . V. I . C . E . M o d e l

Connec

tions

Stay connected to• Church• God• Spouse• Children

1

Career

• Establish your Priorities

• Respect the Business

• Visualize your Goals

• Invest in your Craft

2

Calling

• Challenge yourself to grow

• Evangelize through your gift

3

Focusing on these four con-cepts can radically change your career and move you to-ward making the music you want to make, while keeping your most treasured values in-tact.

E s t a b l i s h / R e s p e c t / V i s u a l i z e / I n v e s t

T h e m i d d l e … “ E R V I ”

ESTABLISH YOUR PRIOITIES

• A m u s i c i a n t h a t j u s t w a n t s t o p l ay ?

• A s i n g e r t h a t j u s t w a n t s t o s i n g ?

• O r … a r e y o u a n a r t i s t ?

Who are you re-al ly?

Establish your priority

–

Think like an artist,

Not simply a performer

What makes you want to do what you do?

Motivation

If your work is something you love, is it really work?

What do you do best?

If you weren’t paid, what would you do anyway?

Passion + Productivity = Purpose

W h i c h c a t e g o r y a r e y o u i n ?

AmateurSemi-Pro

Profes-sional

3 l e v e l s o f m u -s i c i a n s h i p

Action Step: Decide which path you’re on and de-termine 3 concrete steps you need to take to get to the next level.

RESPECT THE BUSINESS

3 e l e m e n t s o f p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m

P u n c t u a l -i t y

3P r e s e n t a -

t i o n

2

P r e p a r a t i o n

1

• M i s s e d o p p o r t u n i t i e s• M i s s e d p e r f o r m a n c e s• D a m a g e d r e p u t a t i o n s• M i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g s

• When in doubt , ta lk , don’t text .

• Write down EVERYTHING

Communication is KEY to avoid-ing

Go to Docracy.com and download a per-formance contract template

ACTION STEP

VISUALIZE YOUR GOALS

W h a t i s y o u r fi n a l r e s u l t ? W h a t a r e y o u t r y i n g t o a c h i e v e ?

SET THE VISION

If vision doesn’t scare you a bit, it’s probably not from God.

– Cho

Quote:

Use S.M.A.R.T.• Specific• Measurable• Attainable• Results-Focused• Time-Bound

WRITE IT DOWN

Write your vision statement TODAY!

Action Step

INVEST IN YOUR CRAFT

Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt 6:21).

Your treasure doesn’t follow your heart; your heart follows your treasure.

WHERE’S YOUR TREA-SURE?

If you’re not investing back into your career, your career will only give you what you already have. (Same old same old)

E q u i p m e n t

INVEST IN YOUR TOOLS

P r o m o t i o n … b u s i n e s s c a r d s / s o c i a l m e d i a

INVEST IN YOUR BRAND

• Hire a pro photographer• Use social media wisely• Connect with active players• Use tried and true tools

G r o w a s a m u s i c i a n a n d a r t i s t

INVEST IN YOUR LEARNING

• Lessons• Degrees / For-

mal Classes• Mentoring

Make an InvestmentPlan in each of the 3 areas we dis-cussed

Action Step:

How does all of this work together? If you follow these four steps

• Establish your priorities,• Respect the business,• Visualize your goals,• And Invest in your learning.

The complete, profes-sional,reliable musician…..

And better person.

Now What?

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T h e f a s t t r a c k …

Which one of these courses will benefit your career the most?

AdvancedComplete

Quick-Start

10 video modules of extensive training

C o m p l e t e C o u r s e

10 video modules PLUS all other courses offered through Aug 2017

A d v a n c e d 1

2

3

T h r e e w a y s t o a d -v a n c e

3 Week Course on Core Concepts (shortened)

Q u i c k S t a r t C o u r s e

Why not now?1. Take the Fast Action Bonus – All Courses

for the calendar year2. Purchase the Quick Start Course3. Pre-order the book

THANK YOU!