Dan answered several questions geared towards performers and educators. Click on the below links to see his answers to the questions.
- How do I start getting gigs as a performer within the area?
- What is the best way to find and build contacts?
- Does the quality of my instrument effect the likelihood of me getting performance opportunities?
- How should I manage the practice vs publicise balance? i.e. How long should I spend publicising myself compared to how much I practice?
- Is playing in an orchestra/band a good way to start a solo career?
- What options are there if you want to go into teaching?
- How much should I charge for giving instrument lessons?
- When should I stop teaching?