Tara breaks down the nitty gritty of details that you will need for every gig you do—from the initial booking where you get a “yes” to the day of getting to the gig and who you need to connect with…
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Jun 10, 2026
Ep 029 | The Unpredictable Income of the Modern Working Musician | Tara B and Bree Noble
In today’s episode, Tara and Bree talk real life about being a working musician and how money you earn can fluctuate (based on many factors). They chat about what things musician might face with trying to make a consistent living…
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May 27, 2026
Ep 028 | How to Perform Without Draining Your Social Battery as an Introvert | Tara B
In today’s episode, Tara discusses the many aspects of what it means to be an introvert and perform regularly. She chats about simple ways to help her get through a gig and doing all the aspects you need to do…
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May 13, 2026
Ep 027 | 50+ and Playing Out: The Professional Musician's New Landscape | Tara B and Bree Noble
In today’s episode, Tara and Bree talk real life about what is means to be a performing musician post 50. They chat about the things that change through the years, as well as the benefits of being an older musician.
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Apr 29, 2026
Ep 026 | Beyond the Stage: The Daily Grind of a Professional Musician | Tara B
Tara talks in this episode about what musicians actually engage in each week. It can be a complex mix of creative, administrative, and physical tasks essential for survival in a modern industry, often spending more time preparing, creating content, or…
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Apr 8, 2026
Ep 025 | How to Handle Nerves and Still Sing with Confidence | Tara B
In this episode, we’re talking about something every singer faces—nerves. Whether it’s shaky hands, a tight throat, or that rush of adrenaline right before you start, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to wait until the nerves…
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Mar 25, 2026
Ep 024 | Second Act, First Album | Tara B with Kristen Budde
What happens when someone answers the call to music later in life?
In this episode, “Second Act, First Album,” we sit down with musician Kristen Budde who didn’t follow the traditional path into a music career—but instead discovered that the…
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Mar 11, 2026
Ep 023 | Marketing as a Musician—What You Don’t Need to Do | Tara B and Bree Noble
In today’s episode, Tara and Bree tackle the do’s and don’ts of marketing as a musician—especially on social media. You don’t need to do the trends to market well or authentically. They give real life examples of what can work.
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Feb 25, 2026
Ep 022 | Simple Tools to Get Motivated to Book Gigs | Tara B
In today’s episode, Tara gives you 8 different tried and true ideas that will help you kick start your booking. She breaks each step into something that will help you find your motivation to do this task that many musicians…
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Feb 11, 2026
Ep 021 | Essential Ways to Increase Your Music's Exposure| Tara B with Bree Noble
In today’s episode, Tara and Bree tackle what to do with music that you’ve recorded. They talk about the steps you should do to see what songs resonate with your audience and how you can start promoting it by building…
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Jan 28, 2026
Ep 020 | Voice Lessons: Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Match | Tara B
In today’s episode, Tara helps singers navigate the process of finding the right vocal coach for them. She gives thought into helping someone discover what they might be looking for. And she covers the benefits and drawbacks of both online…
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Jan 14, 2026
Ep 019 | Money Tips for Gigging Musicians | Tara B
In today’s episode, Tara gives musicians some food for thought in the things they need for the financial piece of their music business. She provides some practical tips of the trade that will help musicians keep track of their money…
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