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Musician & Co. Book Club

Musician & Co. Book Club

Written by: Ashley Danyew
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Welcome to the Musician & Co. Book Club! Join us as we read and review books on business, the creative process, music teaching, entrepreneurship, and being a musician. Have a friend who would enjoy these book recommendations and reviews? Invite them to sign up to be the first to know about our book picks each quarter, get reading plans and reflective questions, links to these book reviews, and other reading-related news. 📚


About us: Musician & Co. is a resource for self-employed musicians, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. We talk about how to manage the business side of being a musician including how to market yourself, web design and branding, managing your accounting and taxes, organizing your finances, running a private studio, copyright and licensing, and the creative process. Browse the template shop, peruse our services, or check out the free resource library.

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Episodes
  • How to Learn Faster and Perform Better

    How to Learn Faster and Perform Better
    Nov 1 2025

    Violist and scholar, Dr. Molly Gebrian looks at the neuroscience of how we learn and memorize information and applies this to practicing and performance. This book is a practical guide for musicians of all levels, based on the principles of how the brain processes and stores information (short- and long-term).


    • Buy this book on Amazon
    • Buy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)


    What to read next:

    📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs


    Let's be friends:

    📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

    ✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com


    Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:
    • Need a blueprint for running your own business? Get customizable pre-written templates made for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
    • Ready to build a portfolio career in music? Learn the business skills, strategies + mindsets you need with the tools and templates to get started in our self-paced online program, The Musicpreneur Model.
    • Looking for career/business advice? From strategy sessions to brand design to CV & résumé reviews, tell us what you need →


    DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. This supports the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content. Thanks for your support!

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    19 mins
  • The Deep Work Mindset

    The Deep Work Mindset
    Aug 1 2025

    Cal Newport has much to share on the topic of work, focus, and time management in this thoughtful, actionable, well-researched book. He reminds us that our time and attention are limited resources, and to foster deep work, there are a few rules we should follow (#2 may surprise you).


    • Buy this book on Amazon
    • Buy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)
    • Time-Blocking for Musicians: How to Structure Your Workday
    • What I Learned from 6 Months of Time Tracking



    What to read next:

    📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs




    Let's be friends:

    📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

    ✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com




    Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:
    • Need a blueprint for running your own business? Get customizable pre-written templates made for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
    • Ready to build a portfolio career in music? Learn the business skills, strategies + mindsets you need with the tools and templates to get started in our self-paced online program, The Musicpreneur Model.
    • Looking for career/business advice? From strategy sessions to brand design to CV & résumé reviews, tell us what you need →


    DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. This supports the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content. Thanks for your support!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    15 mins
  • Play the Long Game

    Play the Long Game
    May 1 2025

    Whether you’re still dreaming about your music career, actively building your portfolio, or simply trying to make smarter choices about where to invest your time and energy, The Long Game offers an important reminder: Carve your own path. Don’t feel like you need to do what everyone else is doing. Play your own game.


    • Buy this book on Amazon
    • Buy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)
    • The Creative Habit (Twyla Tharp)
    • Daily Rituals: Women at Work (Mason Currey)


    What to read next:

    📚 See what's on our bookshelf: book recommendations for musicians, teachers & entrepreneurs


    Let's be friends:

    📱 IG: @ashleydanyew

    ✉️ Email: hello@musicianandcompany.com


    Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:
    • Need a blueprint for running your own business? Get customizable pre-written templates made for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.
    • Ready to build a portfolio career in music? Learn the business skills, strategies + mindsets you need with the tools and templates to get started in our self-paced online program, The Musicpreneur Model.
    • Looking for career/business advice? From strategy sessions to brand design to CV & résumé reviews, tell us what you need →


    DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. This supports the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content. Thanks for your support!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    16 mins
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