In this conversation, Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb interview musician Andy Sydow. They discuss technical difficulties, reaching out to guests, preparing for interviews, upcoming gigs, and more. Andy shares his background and early musical influences, as well as his decision to pursue music as a career. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a full-time musician and booking gigs. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the music industry and the experiences of a professional musician. Andy Sydow discusses his journey as a full-time musician, including his transition to being a full-time musician, moving to Nashville, starting the Middle Class Rockstar podcast, using Patreon for extra content, recording an album with Anders Osborn, balancing artistic goals with financial stability, and his upcoming album release.

• Being open-minded and saying yes to opportunities can lead to unexpected blessings in a music career.
• It's important to navigate the balance between being open-minded and not spreading oneself too thin.
• Legacy in the music industry can be defined by making a full-time living with original music and positively influencing others.
• The Middle Class Rockstar podcast provides a platform for interviewing artists and learning from their experiences.
• Patreon can be used to provide extra value to fans and engage with them on a deeper level.
• Recording an album with a musical influence can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience.
• Balancing artistic goals with financial stability is crucial for long-term success in the music industry.
• Upcoming album releases can be promoted through various strategies, such as Kickstarter campaigns and independent releases.

Action:

1. List the main people who support your various revenue streams.  They are the ones that help those streams flow. This exercise will help you see both how and who the people are that are helping you maintain your income and are in your core community.

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As always, thanks for joining us, and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it.  Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. Remember this, if you're not building a community with your music then you're simply building a commodity. This is Musicians Tip Jar.