Dennis Tobenski's guest appearances

Dennis Tobenski

Contrabass Conversations

The Portfolio Composer

Jason Heath

Heidi Kay Begay

Daniel Spreadbury

Angela Beeching

Jennifer Rosenfeld

Scott Lang

Willie Nelson

Seth Godin

Henry Chen

William Parker

Sean Murphy

Stephen King

Steve Metcalf

Scott Dixon

John Davis

OwlTail

On a twist of The Portfolio Composer's regular format this episode is from a recent Music Publishing Podcast episode where I was the host on Dennis Tobenski's show! Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career! Dennis Tobenski shares about his new music distribution platform for self-published composers, NewMusicShelf, and a great new call for scores he is running. Call for Scores:  NewMusicShelf call for scores: 2017 Art Song Anthologies  Website:  newmusicshelf.com  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes! This post contains affiliate links.

On a twist of The Portfolio Composer's regular format this episode is from a recent <a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Music Publishing Podcast</a> episode where I was the host on Dennis Tobenski's show! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Dennis Tobenski shares about his new music distribution platform for self-published composers, NewMusicShelf, and a great new call for scores he is running. Call for Scores: <ul> <li><a href="https://newmusicshelf.com/call-for-scores-instructions/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NewMusicShelf call for scores: 2017 Art Song Anthologies</a></li> </ul> Website: <ul> <li><a href="https://newmusicshelf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">newmusicshelf.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This post contains affiliate links.

Ep 154-NewMusicShelf with Dennis Tobenski

Dennis Tobenski is a composer of acoustic new music whose work has been described by Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times as “distinctive and engaging”. He is also a vocalist and a strong advocate for new music and for the interests of living composers. Dennis also hosts two music business-centered podcasts aimed at helping composers and performers to learn more about the practical aspects of their careers: the Music Publishing Podcast, a weekly, hour-long conversation with other professionals in the field of concert music, and The Composer’s Guide to Doing Business, where he answers questions and discusses current issues the new music community. Links to check out:  Music Publishing Podcast Dennis' website The Freelancer’s Survival Guide (book recommendation from Dennis) Jason's appearance on MPP episodes of MPP to check out:  episode 1 - Alex Shapiro - thinking of your carer as a business episode 7 - Dale Trumbore - taking a methodical approach to your career, being strategic in your career episode 12 - Thomas Deneuville - social networking, email marketing - the why and the how episode 35 - Scott Tegge - diversified income streams    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The Upton Bass String Instrument Company.  Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr.  Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. Bass Violin Shop -  Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Check out what people are saying about the Bass Violin Shop on Facebook. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

<a href="http://dennistobenski.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dennis Tobenski</a> is a composer of acoustic new music whose work has been described by Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times as “distinctive and engaging”. He is also a vocalist and a strong advocate for new music and for the interests of living composers. Dennis also hosts two music business-centered podcasts aimed at helping composers and performers to learn more about the practical aspects of their careers: the <a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Music Publishing Podcast</a>, a weekly, hour-long conversation with other professionals in the field of concert music, and <a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/composers-guide/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Composer’s Guide to Doing Business</a>, where he answers questions and discusses current issues the new music community. Links to check out: <ul> <li><a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Music Publishing Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://dennistobenski.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dennis' website</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2vSTALl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Freelancer’s Survival Guide</a> (book recommendation from Dennis)</li> <li><a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/mpp-042-jason-heath-working-school-ensembles/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jason's appearance on MPP</a></li> <li>episodes of MPP to check out: <ul> <li><a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/mpp1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">episode 1 - Alex Shapiro</a> - thinking of your carer as a business</li> <li><a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/mpp7/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">episode 7 - Dale Trumbore</a> - taking a methodical approach to your career, being strategic in your career</li> <li><a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/mpp12/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">episode 12 - Thomas Deneuville</a> - social networking, email marketing - the why and the how</li> <li><a href="http://musicpublishingpodcast.com/mpp-035-scott-tegge-diversified-revenue/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">episode 35 - Scott Tegge</a> - diversified income streams</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/uptonbass" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Upton Bass String Instrument Company</a>.  Upton's <a href="https://uptonbass.com/instruments/the-upton-bass-double-basses/the-karr/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Karr Model Upton Double Bass</a> represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr.  Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/bassviolinshop" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bass Violin Shop</a> -  Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BassViolinShop/reviews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out what people are saying about the Bass Violin Shop on Facebook</a>. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a> to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

384: Dennis Tobenski talks careers, business, composing, and podcasting