I want to play, perform, I want to be on stage and make a living from music... HOW???

The path of a jazz musician often seems complicated, especially if you dream of performing on the international stage. Where to start? What to avoid? Is there one right path?

We will discuss this in the Lithuanian Jazz Union's series of seminars on entrepreneurship and careers, "Cool Cat Cash."

In the first seminar, we will discuss:
What does a musician's career really look like – from the first performances to the international stage?
Where does "playing for free" end and "being exploited" begin?
What value does experience, audience development, and knowledge of the international market bring?
How to create your band's identity and present yourself clearly to your audience?
Why is it important to learn from other performers, festivals, and clubs? 
How can community become your strength? 

Lecturers:
Dmitrij Golovanov – jazz pianist, educator, president of the Lithuanian Jazz Union, and artistic director of the Jazz Cellar 11 jazz club.
Dorotėja Būdaitė – Chairwoman of the Board of the Lithuanian Jazz Union, manager of JJA Music and Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble, leader of Keychange, project manager.

In Kaunas
Location: VMU Music Academy
When: October 13, 4:00 p.m.

In Vilnius
Location: LMTA Sluškų Palace Auditorium “Cechas”, entrance to Sluškų 12 from the courtyard side
When: October 15, 4:00 p.m.

Participation is free of charge

Organizer – Lithuanian Jazz Union
The activities of the Lithuanian Jazz Union are funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture.