1063: Financial Strategies for Young Musicians with Trevor Jones

Contrabass Conversations

In this episode, Jason Heath and Trevor Jones discuss the financial challenges and strategies for young musicians. They draw parallels between financial management and scheduling, emphasizing the importance of planning for unexpected expenses. They share personal experiences from their early freelance careers, highlight the significance of building financial habits, and explore achieving financial flexibility in a music career. The episode also addresses broader financial principles, such as saving habits, budget management, diverse revenue streams, and seeking opportunities beyond traditional paths in the music industry.

Trevor also wrote an accompanying blog post about this topic titled Personal Finance For Musicians: Getting Started.

Enjoy, and a big shout-out to podcast listener Rick Dennis for the topic idea!

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