60 acast.com <![CDATA[Musician & Co. Book Club]]> https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club en Ashley Danyew book club,music entrepeneurship,small business,music teaching,music business Ashley Danyew Welcome to the Musician & Co. Book Club! Join us as we read and review books on business, the creative process, music teaching, entrepreneurship, and being a musician. Have a friend who would enjoy these book recommendations and reviews? Invite them to sign up to be the first to know about our book picks each quarter, get reading plans and reflective questions, links to these book reviews, and other reading-related news. 📚


About us: Musician & Co. is a resource for self-employed musicians, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. We talk about how to manage the business side of being a musician including how to market yourself, web design and branding, managing your accounting and taxes, organizing your finances, running a private studio, copyright and licensing, and the creative process. Browse the template shop, peruse our services, or check out the free resource library.

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]]> Welcome to the Musician & Co. Book Club! Join us as we read and review books on business, the creative process, music teaching, entrepreneurship, and being a musician. Have a friend who would enjoy these book recommendations and reviews? Invite them to sign up to be the first to know about our book picks each quarter, get reading plans and reflective questions, links to these book reviews, and other reading-related news. 📚


About us: Musician & Co. is a resource for self-employed musicians, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. We talk about how to manage the business side of being a musician including how to market yourself, web design and branding, managing your accounting and taxes, organizing your finances, running a private studio, copyright and licensing, and the creative process. Browse the template shop, peruse our services, or check out the free resource library.

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]]> false Ashley Danyew info+6436d5e6062c660011c7683b@mg-eu.acast.com 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b musician-co-book-club episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6436d5e6062c660011c7683b/1689366006488-69094f7574902ed5678a3be43b31138d.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club <![CDATA[Musician & Co. Book Club]]> Every Good Boy Does Fine Every Good Boy Does Fine Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 14:22 697b8f8465942209530513ed false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-every-good-boy-does-fine 697b8f8465942209530513ed 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b review-every-good-boy-does-fine-jeremy-denk full 16 Jeremy Denk's book is part memoir, part musical analysis, and part reflection on what it means to grow into a life in music. Ultimately, it's a story about becoming and the lessons learned along the way. You'll find humorous personal anecdotes, reflections on the realities of developing an artistic practice, and an appendix with Denk's most recommended pieces of classical music.





What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs





Let's be friends:

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✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com





Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> Jeremy Denk's book is part memoir, part musical analysis, and part reflection on what it means to grow into a life in music. Ultimately, it's a story about becoming and the lessons learned along the way. You'll find humorous personal anecdotes, reflections on the realities of developing an artistic practice, and an appendix with Denk's most recommended pieces of classical music.





What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs





Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com





Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> How to Learn Faster and Perform Better How to Learn Faster and Perform Better Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT 18:31 696940c32f4375874a66f479 false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-learn-faster-perform-better 696940c32f4375874a66f479 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b how-to-learn-faster-and-perform-better full 15 Violist and scholar, Dr. Molly Gebrian looks at the neuroscience of how we learn and memorize information and applies this to practicing and performance. This book is a practical guide for musicians of all levels, based on the principles of how the brain processes and stores information (short- and long-term).





What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> Violist and scholar, Dr. Molly Gebrian looks at the neuroscience of how we learn and memorize information and applies this to practicing and performance. This book is a practical guide for musicians of all levels, based on the principles of how the brain processes and stores information (short- and long-term).





What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> The Deep Work Mindset The Deep Work Mindset Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT 14:46 6887e1702a38d6f5cb95ecc1 false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-deep-work 6887e1702a38d6f5cb95ecc1 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b the-deep-work-mindset What Musicians Can Learn From Cal Newport full 14 Cal Newport has much to share on the topic of work, focus, and time management in this thoughtful, actionable, well-researched book. He reminds us that our time and attention are limited resources, and to foster deep work, there are a few rules we should follow (#2 may surprise you).





What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs





Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com





Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> Cal Newport has much to share on the topic of work, focus, and time management in this thoughtful, actionable, well-researched book. He reminds us that our time and attention are limited resources, and to foster deep work, there are a few rules we should follow (#2 may surprise you).





What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs





Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com





Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> Play the Long Game Play the Long Game Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT 16:27 680b9391a0621680872ed393 false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-play-the-long-game 680b9391a0621680872ed393 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b play-the-long-game full 13 Whether you’re still dreaming about your music career, actively building your portfolio, or simply trying to make smarter choices about where to invest your time and energy, The Long Game offers an important reminder: Carve your own path. Don’t feel like you need to do what everyone else is doing. Play your own game.


Resource List:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> Whether you’re still dreaming about your music career, actively building your portfolio, or simply trying to make smarter choices about where to invest your time and energy, The Long Game offers an important reminder: Carve your own path. Don’t feel like you need to do what everyone else is doing. Play your own game.


Resource List:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> A Shift in Perspective A Shift in Perspective Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT 15:10 678a7ecd5dd9c67f1748e9d0 false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-the-gap-and-the-gain 678a7ecd5dd9c67f1748e9d0 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b a-shift-in-perspective full 12 I thought January was the perfect time to read The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success. This book teaches a small but important shift that can have a profound impact on your creative work and personal life.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com



Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> I thought January was the perfect time to read The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success. This book teaches a small but important shift that can have a profound impact on your creative work and personal life.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com



Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> How to Be Truly Exceptional How to Be Truly Exceptional Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:16 GMT 14:57 671d6b3ee8552c8b2a68550c false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-hidden-genius 671d6b3ee8552c8b2a68550c 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b how-to-be-truly-exceptional A Book Review of Polina Pompliano’s “Hidden Genius” full 11 We've been reading Hidden Genius by Polina Pompliano. This book is a collection of stories, insights, and lessons learned from top performers, entrepreneurs, and creators. It all starts with this question: “What distinguishes the truly exceptional from the merely great?”



Resource list:



What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> We've been reading Hidden Genius by Polina Pompliano. This book is a collection of stories, insights, and lessons learned from top performers, entrepreneurs, and creators. It all starts with this question: “What distinguishes the truly exceptional from the merely great?”



Resource list:



What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> The Secret to Productivity... The Secret to Productivity... Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 GMT 15:36 66a410e830d20f0a5ff5eaa6 false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-feel-good-productivity 66a410e830d20f0a5ff5eaa6 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b the-secret-to-productivity full 10 We've been reading Feel Good Productivity by Dr. Ali Abdaal. As busy working musicians, we’re all familiar with the quest to be more productive—to get more done in less time. But what if it were simpler than that? Building on decades of psychological research, Dr. Abdaal discovered that the secret to productivity isn’t discipline... it’s joy. Here are my 5 big takeaways from this book.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co.

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]]> We've been reading Feel Good Productivity by Dr. Ali Abdaal. As busy working musicians, we’re all familiar with the quest to be more productive—to get more done in less time. But what if it were simpler than that? Building on decades of psychological research, Dr. Abdaal discovered that the secret to productivity isn’t discipline... it’s joy. Here are my 5 big takeaways from this book.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> An Act of Generosity An Act of Generosity Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:08 GMT 19:09 662945dfb87883001211deab false https://www.musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-this-is-marketing 662945dfb87883001211deab 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b an-act-of-generosity full 9 We've been reading This Is Marketing by Seth Godin—timeless truths about marketing and how to share your creative work in a way that’s genuine and intentional and builds trust. Contrary to popular marketing gimmicks, Godin re-frames marketing as an act of generosity based on empathy, the power of connection, and the change we all seek. Here are my 5 big takeaways.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> We've been reading This Is Marketing by Seth Godin—timeless truths about marketing and how to share your creative work in a way that’s genuine and intentional and builds trust. Contrary to popular marketing gimmicks, Godin re-frames marketing as an act of generosity based on empathy, the power of connection, and the change we all seek. Here are my 5 big takeaways.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> On Developing a Daily Ritual On Developing a Daily Ritual Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 14:03 662943ba178a940012949958 false https://musicianandcompany.com/blog/book-review-daily-rituals 662943ba178a940012949958 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b on-developing-a-daily-ritual full 8 We've been reading Daily Rituals by Mason Currey—an inside look at the routines, rituals, and daily work schedules of 161 well-known writers, performers, composers, artists, philosophers, and other creatives along with insights into their creative processes. Through primary source materials (interviews, letters, and personal accounts), he pieces together a picture of the daily rituals of some of the most famous artists and creators.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> We've been reading Daily Rituals by Mason Currey—an inside look at the routines, rituals, and daily work schedules of 161 well-known writers, performers, composers, artists, philosophers, and other creatives along with insights into their creative processes. Through primary source materials (interviews, letters, and personal accounts), he pieces together a picture of the daily rituals of some of the most famous artists and creators.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> Building a Profitable Business From Day One Building a Profitable Business From Day One Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:33 GMT 17:00 64f8daa8aa4e5a0011e1ddbc false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/mike-michalowicz-profit-first 64f8daa8aa4e5a0011e1ddbc 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b mike-michalowicz-profit-first full 7 We've been reading Profit First by Mike Michalowicz—a guide to organizing your finances and building a profitable business.


We'll talk about how to use this framework + share tips for structuring your time and working more efficiently. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co.

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]]> We've been reading Profit First by Mike Michalowicz—a guide to organizing your finances and building a profitable business.


We'll talk about how to use this framework + share tips for structuring your time and working more efficiently. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.



Resource list:




What to read next:

📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs




Let's be friends:

📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com




Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:

  1. Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.
  2. The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.
  3. 1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design.


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]]> 6 Things You Should Know About Being a Company of One 6 Things You Should Know About Being a Company of One Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:05 GMT 17:02 64b172b0f1f89f0011bf5534 false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/paul-jarvis-company-of-one 64b172b0f1f89f0011bf5534 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b paul-jarvis-company-of-one full 6 We've been reading Company of One by Paul Jarvis, a field guide for building and running your own business.


Jarvis talks about sustainability, purpose vs. passion, a new form of marketing, banking social capital, time management, financial planning, and more. Here are 7 key ideas to apply to your music career.


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What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This supports the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support!

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]]> We've been reading Company of One by Paul Jarvis, a field guide for building and running your own business.


Jarvis talks about sustainability, purpose vs. passion, a new form of marketing, banking social capital, time management, financial planning, and more. Here are 7 key ideas to apply to your music career.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This supports the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support!

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]]> Are We Learning From Our Mistakes? Are We Learning From Our Mistakes? Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:11 GMT 14:44 64b15cf971b6290011617cfa false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/william-westney-the-perfect-wrong-note 64b15cf971b6290011617cfa 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b william-westney-the-perfect-wrong-note full 5 This last month, we've been reading The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning to Trust Your Musical Self by award-winning pianist and pedagogue William Westney.


This book is all about embracing mistakes, recognizing the value of these moments and what they have to teach us, and cultivating this mindset in our students. Today, I'm sharing four practical insights for musicians and teachers of all instruments.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

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]]> This last month, we've been reading The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning to Trust Your Musical Self by award-winning pianist and pedagogue William Westney.


This book is all about embracing mistakes, recognizing the value of these moments and what they have to teach us, and cultivating this mindset in our students. Today, I'm sharing four practical insights for musicians and teachers of all instruments.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

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]]> <![CDATA[Seth Godin's "The Practice"]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:41 GMT 16:31 64b15306e435a60011edb198 false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/seth-godins-the-practice 64b15306e435a60011edb198 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b seth-godins-the-practice 5 Key Ideas for Musicians full 4 This past month, we've been reading The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Seth Godin. This book is about cultivating a creative practice for your work: a routine that helps you show up consistently, tune out distractions, and get to work.


Through a series of mini-chapters, Godin explores topics such as creating without guarantees, focusing on generosity over outcomes, embracing imposter syndrome (not trying to beat it or overcome it), and leaning into tension in our work as a means to create change. Let's begin.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This past month, we've been reading The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Seth Godin. This book is about cultivating a creative practice for your work: a routine that helps you show up consistently, tune out distractions, and get to work.


Through a series of mini-chapters, Godin explores topics such as creating without guarantees, focusing on generosity over outcomes, embracing imposter syndrome (not trying to beat it or overcome it), and leaning into tension in our work as a means to create change. Let's begin.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[What's On Your Mental Playlist?]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:00:42 GMT 16:49 64b05453f1f89f0011924879 false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/soundtracks-whats-on-your-mental-playlist 64b05453f1f89f0011924879 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b soundtracks-whats-on-your-mental-playlist full 3 This month, we've been reading Soundtracks by New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, designed to help you stop overthinking by asking whether your thoughts are true, letting go of unhelpful and unkind ideas, learning how to replace broken soundtracks with new ones, collecting thoughtful affirmations and mantras, and using symbols to remind you of positive thoughts.


I had a lot of highlighted sections when I finished reading this book. Today, I'm sharing 5 big-picture takeaways, so let's dive in.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This month, we've been reading Soundtracks by New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, designed to help you stop overthinking by asking whether your thoughts are true, letting go of unhelpful and unkind ideas, learning how to replace broken soundtracks with new ones, collecting thoughtful affirmations and mantras, and using symbols to remind you of positive thoughts.


I had a lot of highlighted sections when I finished reading this book. Today, I'm sharing 5 big-picture takeaways, so let's dive in.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> On Being a Digital Minimalist On Being a Digital Minimalist Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:00:57 GMT 19:05 64b0470178489100119d96df false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/on-being-a-digital-minimalist 64b0470178489100119d96df 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b on-being-a-digital-minimalist full 2 This summer, we've been reading Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.


I read this book last summer and I loved coming back to some of the concepts and ideas he shares. I like his research-y writing approach and the things he includes from other fields to help us contemplate our relationship with digital media and social media platforms and the way we use technology.


Here are six topics worth contemplating.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This summer, we've been reading Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.


I read this book last summer and I loved coming back to some of the concepts and ideas he shares. I like his research-y writing approach and the things he includes from other fields to help us contemplate our relationship with digital media and social media platforms and the way we use technology.


Here are six topics worth contemplating.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Truth About What Motivates Us The Truth About What Motivates Us Sun, 01 May 2022 11:00:42 GMT 16:59 64b03f21955b150011eb5a3f false https://shows.acast.com/musician-co-book-club/episodes/drive-the-truth-about-what-motivates-us 64b03f21955b150011eb5a3f 6436d5e6062c660011c7683b drive-the-truth-about-what-motivates-us full 1 Today, we're talking about "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink.


He explores the science behind human motivation, which is something that's valuable to know as individuals, as leaders, and as teachers—learning about what drives us, but also what drives and motivates our students and those that we work with. It's really important to understand the psychology behind motivation and I thought this book would be a good introduction to that topic.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Today, we're talking about "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink.


He explores the science behind human motivation, which is something that's valuable to know as individuals, as leaders, and as teachers—learning about what drives us, but also what drives and motivates our students and those that we work with. It's really important to understand the psychology behind motivation and I thought this book would be a good introduction to that topic.


Resource list:



What to read next:


📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs

📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviews


Let's be friends:


📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew

✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com


Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:


  1. Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
  2. Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.
  3. Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.


DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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