Coach: Eva Rölen

Artist, Music Manager, Booker, Event Manager, Founder of GRöli Music, Coach for Booking and Events

Language: English

Freelancing and starting your own business in music and music industry

Let’s calm the anxiety of having to do paper work and take away the fear of the Finanzamt by breaking down the essentials.

In this workshop we’re covering the basics of how to start a business or work as a creative freelancer in Germany.

We will go over the most important steps and terms in German and English for every future solo entrepreneur. We will talk about tax numbers and what to register your business as, the difference between VAT and income tax, defining sexy tongue twisters such as Kleinunternehmer and Umsatzsteuererklärung.

What’s the best way to stay organized? What are the non-obvious tasks I need to consider and how can I outsource tasks I am not able to do?

How’s my time management and how can I learn the best project management skills?

What insurances should I consider and am I eligible for the German social artist insurance grant “KSK”?

We will take some time to answer your individual questions after going over the following topics:

•  Ready, steady, go: Baseline to start your business

• most important terms in self-employment in Germany around taxes, VAT, legal form

• what company structure registration suits your business?

• The process of registration and filing for tax numbers

• book keeping and how to keep it simple

• reporting your taxes

• contracts and invoices

• wearing many hats: Sales, Marketing, Administration, Accounting

• a word on time & project management & mental health

Coach: Susanne Geisler

Komponistin, Songwriterin, Juristin, Kreativcoach für neurodivergente Künstler:innen, Musik für Film und TV, Synästhetische Komponistin

Sprache: Deutsch

Mentale Belastung zeigt sich nicht nur im Kopf, sondern auch im Körper: flacher Atem, Anspannung, Blackout-Gefühle oder das permanente Gefühl, „funktionieren“ zu müssen. Der zweite Artist Circle der Reihe „Stimme im Kopf, Kraft im Körper: Mentale Resilienz für Musiker:innen“ widmet sich deshalb der Verbindung von mentaler Resilienz und körperlicher Regulation.

Mit praxisnahen Übungen zu Atmung, Körperwahrnehmung, Stimme und Präsenz erkunden die Teilnehmer:innen, wie sie in stressigen Situationen wieder in Kontakt mit sich selbst kommen können. Gemeinsam erforschen wir Wege, aus dem Funktionsmodus zurück in Kontakt mit dem eigenen Körper zu kommen und mehr Ruhe, Fokus und Präsenz für Bühne und Alltag zu entwickeln. Inspiriert von Ansätzen aus Selbstregulation und Kreativitätsarbeit entsteht ein Raum, der weniger auf Leistung und mehr auf Wahrnehmung, Präsenz und nachhaltige Stabilität fokussiert.

Der Circle versteht sich als ressourcenorientierte „Taschentherapie“ – als niedrigschwellige mentale Unterstützung und Überbrückung der Wartezeit auf einen Therapieplatz, ohne therapeutische Behandlung zu ersetzen.

Coach: Allie Silver

Artist Manager Artist Development Consultant, Festival & Event Producer

Language: English

Intro: Want to promote your project but can’t stand networking and don’t know where to go or how to start? Join Allie Silver, self-proclaimed music conference nerd who has been organizing, speaking, attending and promoting showcases at conferences around the world for over 15 years, for some key tools, strategies and insider tips. Never forget – the best and most important promotion for your project is YOU! Learning how to speak confidently and comfortably about what you do and how to put yourself in the right place at the right time is key. Music conferences are some of the best ways to network and boost your project to the next level. It can be a marathon – but with the right preparation and planning, you can not only survive, but thrive, and have a great time while you are at it too.

Content:

• networking strategies

• conference preparation and follow up

• how to apply and get the most out of a showcase

• how to set achievable goals and expectations for attending music industry events and conferences

• tips and tricks of the trade to get the most out of your experience and have a great time too

Target Group: Any artist or artist professional looking to further their career and boost their networking skills and conference strategies

Outcome: After this workshop you will have the skills and strategies you need to feel more comfortable navigating industry events and conferences, including how to best prepare to get the most out of any industry events you may want to attend.

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Expert: Niklas Mündemann

Saxophonist, Instrumental Educator, Freelance Musician, Music Educator, Album Releases, Concert Tours in Europe, Network Builder, Music Market Consultant, Founder of psst!, Music Marketing Agency, Founder of Klimper Klang – Musik Inklusiv e.V.

The workshop is aimed at all musicians who are taking the next step towards a professional career and are currently working on a release or have recently released music. Together, we’ll explore how to strategically plan a release and what matters most. We’ll develop a sample step-by-step marketing plan and cover key topics such as securing funding and finding a label, as well as collaborating with booking and PR agencies.

The workshop will equip you with the necessary know-how for a successful and professional release of your music. You’ll gain a clear overview of the most important dos and don’ts in the music business and valuable insights into essential music marketing strategies.

The content is particularly aimed at musicians who have little experience with release strategies and music marketing so far. But even if you already have some basic knowledge, you can benefit from exciting new insights.

We are happy to present you our Summer Special Artist Meetup:

The Music Pool Berlin Prog-Rock Jam Session.

On the 20th August from 20h-24h you will be able to play and listen to other musicians at our neighbors noisy rooms in the House of Music. Noisy rooms will provide us a professional setting and good music gear.

There will be an opening band and a host through out the jam session, and it will be free of cost!

So if you like 7/4s as much as 4/4s, want to create a spacey vibe, or want to go all out and let your energy flow, this will be your jam!

It’s gonna be a great opportunity to make new connections, or to fully let go.

So mark it in your calendars and come prepared to have fun.

See you then!

Location: Revaler Str. 99 10245 Berlin, RAW, House of Music, Ground Floor