The Freelance WorldWeek 2

Self Management

Last week we discussed how freelance musicians have to self-manage their workload.

But what does this exactly involve?

Self Management Finding work Taking money Paying taxes etc. Buying/maintaining equipment Finding venues/places Organising your time/diary Assessing/updating your skills

Karl Palma – Freelance Drummer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7TLEj2RXbE

Freelance Audio Engineer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bajCS2VQPmY

Independent work Freelance musicians are hired because

of their perceived expertise in a particular area of work

This means that they are responsible for their own work and are often expected to complete an entire project or additional tasks

TaskCreate yourself a logo in a program of your choice that you can use as a theme for marketing yourself:

Use different colours and a photograph of yourself if needed.

Include your skills and contact details