I got a phone call last night from Voltaire. He heard about Filk Track panel I'm at–How To Make A Living In The Music Business In The Digital Age. He loved the idea and asked to join the panel. Seeing as how it was a panel of one, I thought he'd make a brilliant addition.

I can't help but wonder how many of the many Guest Musicians at DragonCon make a living from music. I'd guess, only a handful… five maybe (not looking at the list). Many try to do it. Few succeed. However, it is not an impossibility. It just takes a lot of hard work and patience. I worked 16+ hour days for several years until I quit my job and continued that routine until I met my wife and got married. I thank her for saving me from the pain of sitting in front of a computer all day. I was starting to have some serious issues.

That doesn't mean everyone has to follow in those footsteps though. That's the best thing I got out of those long days, I learned what to do and what not to do. I got a lot of perspective. I understand the music business much more than I ever did. And as always, I'm happy to share my knowledge.

I'm looking forward to sit down with Voltaire and hear some of his thoughts on the same topic. I hope you'll join us.

Title: How To Make A Living In The Music Business In The Digital Age
Description: Join Marc Gunn, one half of the Brobdingnagian Bards, and known as the Celtfather in his own right, as he shares the secrets of his digital music success with us. Learn how to blend your musical craft with the business of being a musician!
Time: Sun 1:00 pm Location: 203 – Baker Room (Hyatt Motor Lobby)