#347: Robert Long (Musician) (pt. 1 of 2)
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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Robert Long. He’s a church musician with a portfolio career that includes freelance work as a conductor, chamber musician and accompanist. He’s also an active soloist on both piano and organ.
Tune in to hear his practical and prudent approach to building a portfolio career!
Chapters
1. Sponsor & Series Context (00:00:00)
2. Meet Robert Long (00:02:35)
3. Balancing Church and Freelance (00:03:20)
4. Calendar Peaks: Easter to May (00:05:00)
5. Choosing Work by Mission Fit (00:05:38)
6. A Kindness Video and Collaboration (00:06:55)
7. Finding Players and Contractors (00:08:18)
8. Choir Hiring: Trials and Auditions (00:09:12)
9. Adaptability as a Core Skill (00:11:03)
10. Budgeting with Boards and Revenue (00:12:46)
11. Roles: MD, Producer, or Collaborator (00:14:07)
12. Early Career Tipping Points (00:16:45)
13. Full-Time Flex and Family Balance (00:18:15)
14. Conflict Prevention and Culture (00:19:54)
15. Closing and Listener CTA (00:22:30)
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