Musician & Co. Book Club

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. Sign up for free and get a new book pick each quarter, reading plans, links to these book reviews and their written companions, and other reading-related news. 📚 About us: Musician & Co. equips classical musicians with the tools and education they need to build diversified portfolio careers and run their own small businesses. Browse the template shop, services, or free resource library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Aug 1

    The Success Myth

    Emma Gannon's book is an honest take on success and an invitation to consider the definitions of success you've inherited, notice which currencies you're chasing in your career, and give yourself permission to let your ambition change as you grow. Buy this book on AmazonWhy You Should Build a "Career Portfolio" (Not a "Career Path") (HBR)The Hidden Cost of Saying Yes to Everything (Musician & Co.) 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:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Success Myth

  2. May 1

    Slow Productivity

    Cal Newport's book is a countercultural invitation to do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality. You'll find a thoughtful, sustainable alternative to the busyness and overwhelm so many of us experience in our work and practical approaches to help you shift to a more timeless approach. Buy this book on AmazonBuy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)3 Ways to Organize Your Workweek 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:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Slow Productivity

  3. Feb 1

    Every Good Boy Does Fine

    Jeremy Denk's book is part memoir, part musical analysis, and part reflection on what it means to grow into a life in music. Ultimately, it's a story about becoming and the lessons learned along the way. You'll find humorous personal anecdotes, reflections on the realities of developing an artistic practice, and an appendix with Denk's most recommended pieces of classical music. Buy this book on AmazonBuy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)Every Good Boy Does Fine playlist 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:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Every Good Boy Does Fine

  4. 11/01/2025

    How to Learn Faster and Perform Better

    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 AmazonBuy 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:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Learn Faster and Perform Better

  5. 08/01/2025

    The Deep Work Mindset

    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 AmazonBuy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)Time-Blocking for Musicians: How to Structure Your WorkdayWhat 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:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Deep Work Mindset

  6. 05/01/2025

    Play the Long Game

    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. Resource List:Buy this book on AmazonBuy 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:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Play the Long Game

  7. 02/01/2025

    A Shift in Perspective

    I thought January was the perfect time to read The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success. This book teaches a small but important shift that can have a profound impact on your creative work and personal life. Resource list:Buy this book on AmazonBuy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)Morgann DavisSlow Productivity (Cal Newport) What to read next:📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs Let's be friends:📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew ✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Shift in Perspective

  8. 11/01/2024

    How to Be Truly Exceptional

    We've been reading Hidden Genius by Polina Pompliano. This book is a collection of stories, insights, and lessons learned from top performers, entrepreneurs, and creators. It all starts with this question: “What distinguishes the truly exceptional from the merely great?” Resource list:Buy this book on AmazonBuy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning - Ep. 68, Ep. 69, Ep. 71 What to read next:📚 See what's on our bookshelf: curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs Let's be friends:📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew ✉️ Email me: hello@musicianandcompany.com Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:Music Business Templates - tools to help you manage the business side of your music career, starting at $37.The Musicpreneur Model - a self-paced course to help you build and manage a diversified portfolio career in music.1:1 Consulting - in-depth strategy sessions, résumé & CV writing reviews, and brand design. DISCLOSURE: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting Musician & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Be Truly Exceptional
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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. Sign up for free and get a new book pick each quarter, reading plans, links to these book reviews and their written companions, and other reading-related news. 📚 About us: Musician & Co. equips classical musicians with the tools and education they need to build diversified portfolio careers and run their own small businesses. Browse the template shop, services, or free resource library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ashley Danyew
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    2024 - 2026
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