This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
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This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
Talking about money in music is awkward enough. But shame? That’s the hidden weight nearly every musician carries.
In this episode, I open up about my own journey with money — the free gigs, the low fees, the times I felt like asking to be paid made me “less of an artist.” I share how shame shaped my early career, how I’ve learned to push past it, and why charging what you’re worth is not only okay — it’s essential.
We’ll dig into:• Why so many musicians secretly feel shame about charging 💸• The hidden costs of playing for free (and when it actually makes sense)• How to reframe “breadhead” stigma into professionalism• Negotiation strategies that don’t feel icky• Why your self-worth and your rates are more connected than you think
If you’ve ever felt guilty, awkward, or ashamed about money in your music career — this one’s for you.
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A Drummer’s Guide To...
This is the podcast I, Emily Dolan Davies, wishes existed when I was starting out in the music industry. I share my stories, lessons and musings from 20 years experience as a session drummer. Anything goes from touring, recording, and running a business, to random anecdotes in between! Come join me :-)
