Entrepreneurship: Networking As a College Graduate
Entrepreneurship: Networking As a College Graduate

According to an article by CareerBlog, “One of the biggest reasons why networking is beneficial is that 70% of the jobs are not even advertised on job websites and 85% of the vacancies are filled via referrals.”

Summer is halfway through, and a new wave of college students are entering the workforce ready to start their careers. For many college graduates, this is both an exciting and overwhelming time navigating their professional journey and trying to build their network now that they are out of school.

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Tips & Advice, EntrepreneurshipEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, networking, network, college graduate, marketable, making connections, personal connectionsComment
Musician Empowerment: How to Maintain Your Summer Practice Schedule
Musician Empowerment: How to Maintain Your Summer Practice Schedule

As summer break is now here, many student musicians are heading into a period of uncertainty. Summer can be a period of growth, busy schedules, or even a full break from our normal routine. No matter how you spend your summer break, it’s important to build practicing into your schedule.

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Tips & Advice, Musician EmpowermentEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, Musician Empowerment, practice, practicing, practice schedule, summer break, setting goalsComment
Finance: Understanding Taxes
Finance: Understanding Taxes

As creatives we spend our lives perfecting our craft and making a living doing what we love. While we work hard to improve our musical skills, it’s important to also improve our financial knowledge. Having tools to better understand taxes will help you get the most out of tax season.

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Entertainment Law: Publishing Your Music
Entertainment Law: Publishing Your Music

Musicians and composers spend their lives perfecting their craft. As a composer and musician it’s important to understand how publishing works and how you can protect your music. Music publishing is growing along with the expansion of technology, and having tools to successfully publish your music will help your career in the music industry flourish.

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Entertainment Law, Tips & AdviceEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, music industry, entertainment law, publishing, music publishing, self publish, what is music publishing, why music publishing is importantComment
Entertainment Law: Understanding Royalties & How to Apply Them
Entertainment Law: Understanding Royalties & How to Apply Them

Musicians release their music to their audience in a variety of forms, and it’s important to receive funds when others use it. Applying for royalties is essential in order to not only establish you as the rights holder but to gain compensation when you let other people use your music.

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Entertainment Law: Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Entertainment Law: Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Musicians put a lot of work into creating their craft. Sometimes you may find someone has taken your craft and altered it in some way, or is trying to sell it as their own. Copyright infringement is more common than you think, and registering your intellectual property with copyrights is a key step in protecting your livelihood.

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Entertainment Law, Tips & AdviceEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, entertainment law, entertainment lawyer, copyright, copyright infringement, intellectual propertyComment
Entertainment Law: Advantages of Having Trademarks & Copyrights
Entertainment Law: Advantages of Having Trademarks & Copyrights

According to a 2021 year-end data report by MRC Data, “catalog records accounted for a stunning 82.1% of total recorded music consumption in the US in the second half of 2021.” As creatives, it’s important to protect our music from possible infringement. You can ensure your music is protected by placing trademarks and copyrights on your music. Understanding how trademarks and music copyright works will help you protect your music and intellectual property from infringement.

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Entertainment Law, Tips & AdviceEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, copyright infringement, copyright, trademark, intellectual property, entertainment law, entertainment lawyer, music industryComment
Entrepreneurship: Strategizing a Strong Campaign
Entrepreneurship: Strategizing a Strong Campaign

This new year many musicians and organizations are looking to reestablish themselves and create a more successful campaign strategy. Sometimes It can be overwhelming figuring out where to start and what you want to say. Having some tips on how to utilize your storytelling and relationships can help you strategize a strong campaign.

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Entrepreneurship, Tips & AdviceEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, campaign, fundraising, storytelling, networkingComment
Entrepreneurship: Creating a Successful Brand
Entrepreneurship: Creating a Successful Brand

It’s 2022, and one of the most important things a musician can do for their career is create a successful brand for themselves. Sometimes it can be overwhelming figuring out how you want your brand and image to look. Having some tips on how to create a successful brand will help you bring your purpose and image to life.

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Health and Wellness: Connection Between Mind and Body
Health and Wellness: Connection Between Mind and Body

According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, “Trauma is a universal experience that can happen to those with and without behavioral health conditions, is subjective and generally comes unexpectedly. Many people experience traumatic events during their life. Whether it is the death of a loved one, a difficult childhood, or an emotional incident, it can be difficult to deal with the trauma associated with these events. Having some tips to navigate through your trauma can help you continue to be the best version of yourself.

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Health & Wellness, Tips & AdviceEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, mind and body, trauma, navigating your trauma, emotionsComment
Musician Empowerment: How Musicians Can Manifest Their Goals in The New Year
Musician Empowerment: How Musicians Can Manifest Their Goals in The New Year

The New Year is in full swing, and that often means new projects and goals for many people. Sometimes it can be difficult reaching new goals we have in the New Year, especially when we have a lot going in our lives. Having some tips to help manifest your goals can help you reach them in the New Year.

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Entrepreneurship: How to Succeed in The New Year
Entrepreneurship: How to Succeed in The New Year

As this year comes to a close and the New Year approaches, we often start to reflect on the year we’ve had. It can be easy to overthink how our year went and goals we have for the new year, especially when we have busy lives. Having some tips on resolutions to have in the New Year can help you ideate goals that work for you.

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Entertainment Law: Advantages of Having a Lawyer Who Knows The Music Industry
Entertainment Law: Advantages of Having a Lawyer Who Knows The Music Industry

As creatives we make a living off of the art we produce, so it is important that we have means of protecting that art. Artists can face a variety of challenges, from copyright infringement, intellectual property management, & contract violations. No matter the art form created, every artist needs an entertainment lawyer to help protect their livelihood.

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Entrepreneurship: What Musicians Want This Holiday Season
Entrepreneurship: What Musicians Want This Holiday Season

The season of gift giving is here- and that means last minute holiday shopping for many. It can be easy to not have the energy to go out to stores this year, especially when we get caught up in our busy lives. Having some helpful last minute tips can get you those great gifts for the musician in your life this holiday.

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Entrepreneurship, Tips & AdviceEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, holiday season, holiday music, last minute gifts, holiday shopping, gift of music, what musicians want this holiday season, giving backComment
Entrepreneurship: Making The Most of The Holiday Season
Entrepreneurship: Making The Most of The Holiday Season

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means holiday gigs are too. Getting gigs this holiday season can be intimidating- especially if you’re new to the industry. Knowing where to perform, what to perform, and creative ways to market yourself can be key elements to a successful performance.

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Entrepreneurship, Tips & Advice, Music IndustryEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, gigs, gig economy, holiday gigs, holiday season, gigging during the holidays, booking holiday performances, holiday musicComment
Mindfulness: Being a Generous Musician
Mindfulness: Being a Generous Musician

According to a 2020 report by Giving USA, “American individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $449.64 billion to U.S. charities in 2019, placing it among the highest years ever for charitable giving.” Many people in communities can find themselves struggling to get by, especially given the last year or so we’ve had. As musicians, it’s important to be mindful of the struggles and privileges that exist within our community and strive to be generous members of our creative workforce.

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Health & Wellness: How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle as a Traveling Musician
Health & Wellness: How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle as a Traveling Musician

According to a survey by The Vacationer, “nearly 63% of all Americans aged 18 or older will travel for at least one holiday this year.” The holidays are a busy travel time, and as a traveling musician it can be difficult to navigate the on-the-go lifestyle. Healthy living while traveling can feel like an impossible task, and as musicians on the go it can be hard to find that work-life balance. These tools for success can help you live a healthy lifestyle and keep you going as you make music on the road.

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Entertainment Law: Making The Most of Music Licensing
Entertainment Law: Making The Most of Music Licensing

As musicians, we need to protect and promote the music we create. One way you can do so is with the use of licenses- a form of copyright law. Whether you’re allowing others the right to use your music or not, understanding how music licensing works will help you make the most of them and what they can provide.

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Stress Relief: Healthy Ways to Combat Stress
Stress Relief: Healthy Ways to Combat Stress

According to a stress study done by the American Psychological Association. “Those who typically feel tense or stressed out during the workday are more than three times as likely to say they intend to seek employment elsewhere in the next year.” Since the pandemic started many musicians have been dealing with high levels of stress and fatigue. As more things are opening up and musicians are able to perform again, it’s important to have stress management tools so we can keep making the music we love.

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Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Music IndustryEmily KulinowskiEmily Kulinowski, Tips for Success, Stress, stress management, how to manage stress, stress relief, fatigue, how stressful life can beComment
Entrepreneurship: How to Get Gigs as a Musician
Entrepreneurship: How to Get Gigs as a Musician

According to a gig economy article written by Compare Camp, “40% of US- based workers generate a large part of their income via the gig economy.” It can feel overwhelming trying making money as a live performer- especially during a global pandemic. With live music back on the rise, it’s important to have tools to be successful when getting gigs as a performing artist.

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