SCM Initiatives
These initiatives will evolve.
Social:
Meet musicians with different skills and goals
Personal face to face connections in a relaxed atmosphere
Get help/Give helpBe a mentor or advisor musically or otherwise
Support our community
Perform for people without public access
Get out there and be heard publicly
Interviews beyond the résumé
Just come for the hang and have fun
Discussions:
How to find your own voice
Reach and experiment
Start those projects you’ve been thinking about or
Finish those projects you want to complete and might be stuck
Sell your unwanted instruments at the live SCM meeting to professional level musicians instead of going on blind fishing expeditions on eBay or Marketplace
Consider your visual identity
Dealing with Dennis Rodmans
Who do you need to please on a gig?
Sound systems and overamplification
Business:
How to get gigs
Writing contracts
AI tools for your business
Promoting your ensemble and building your brand
Multiple streams of income
Negotiation skills


