Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Cliff & Susan Prowse join Matt to discuss
- the impact of AI and automation on the music industry and artists,
- the increasing value of live performance-based careers,
- the importance of identifying where to invest time and resources as a performer, and
- the necessity of discernment and building a trusted team.
Cliff & Susan Prowse, founders of Big Red Dog Productions, the Rainy Ray e-commerce store, the Yadaloo Music & Arts Festival, and the Entertainer’s Academy. Cliff & Susan are full-time working musicians, producers, songwriters, promoters, and performance coaches. https://susanerwin.com/
Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the "Piano Man" in the First National Tour of Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events.
In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musican.
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