Artist Session

What is Artist Session?
*Guidance for musicians and songwriters who want to be artists and for artists who want to thrive.
*One on one coaching focused on your needs, covering: songwriting, touring/booking, performance technique, business planning, managing finances, recording, branding and media presence, honest and professional critique. 
*A holistic approach to sharpening artist’s survival skills that run from goal setting to understanding your discipline to maintaining some sense of sanity. 

Who is this for?

You play music, you perform, solo or with a band, you write songs and you take yourself seriously.  If you want to take this to the next level, past friends and family or past your comfort zone, then we most likely have something to talk about.   This is less about the steps to stardom from an industry point of view and more about thriving as an artist from an artist point of view.

Why would I need this?

All of this is difficult to figure out on your own, but it’s not impossible.  You will need help: An inner circle, a manager, a teacher, an enabler, a therapist, an honest critic.  Having a plan helps, taking stock in your skills is essential, reflecting on your needs and limitations, conceptualizing and sculpting your brand, along with harnessing your energy, your dreams and enthusiasm to express yourself is key to a successful journey.

Who is Brad Cole?

Singer Songwriter Brad Cole shares the experience of: 

• 11 years of full time touring in the US: from busking to City Winery to Lincoln Center
• Numerous awards and accolades for songwriting and performance
• Over 1000 shows booked
• Recording 5 studio albums
• Creating a base in 4 major markets: Chicago, NYC, Nashville, Hudson Valley NY
• Writing and co-writing hundreds of songs
• 20 years of song circle mentoring including The Old Town School of Folk Music and Folk Alliance International.  
• Playing local clubs with a day job and bootstrapping a career as a touring musician
• Working with dozens of industry professionals including: booking agents, venues, publishers, producers, industry lawyers, vocal and guitar coaches, PR firms, radio promotion, photographers and video producers
• Building a fanbase on-line and in-person

How do we do this?

Everyone’s needs are unique but we share a lot of the same challenges.  We start with a phone/Zoom consult: a get to know each other session.  There is no charge for this initial consult.  We will discuss what you are trying to accomplish and your means for getting there.  This may be about connecting you with the right resources, might be about the songwriting process and critique, might be about developing a business plan, or just being a sounding board.  Where we go from the initial consult is about building a path for you and how much help you need from me to stay on that path.

How much?

15 minute initial consult is free of charge, then $75/hr.