Joel Pierson's guest appearances

Joel Pierson

Cabaret Secrets Podcast

Oclef Podcast

Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs

Noa Kageyama

Stephanie Smith

Sean Murphy

Michael Feinstein

John Evans

Chris Peters

Andrea Miller

Steve Ross

Karen King

Marilyn Maye

David Barnard

Jason Bay

Michael Quinn

Christina Bianco

Ryan Greene

OwlTail

Dr. Joel Pierson, founder of Sadsap Music and creator of the “You Suck at Piano” series, gives us an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how he raised $85,000 in his first Kickstarter campaign. Joel tells us about the thought process behind setting a good Kickstarter budget, what it was like working with a PR firm, how crazy expensive international shipping can be, and some of the other surprises that came up along the way. He also talks about his experience trying to get a publisher, being turned down, and then being pursued by a publisher after the early success of his Kickstarter and eventually working with them. Through all this, Joel shares his skepticism for the value of traditional music publishers in the 21st century. Full show notes available at musicstudiostartup.com/episode015

Dr. Joel Pierson, founder of Sadsap Music and creator of the “You Suck at Piano” series, gives us an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how he raised $85,000 in his first Kickstarter campaign. Joel tells us about the thought process behind setting a good Kickstarter budget, what it was like working with a PR firm, how crazy expensive international shipping can be, and some of the other surprises that came up along the way. He also talks about his experience trying to get a publisher, being turned down, and then being pursued by a publisher after the early success of his Kickstarter and eventually working with them. Through all this, Joel shares his skepticism for the value of traditional music publishers in the 21st century. Full show notes available at <a href="https://www.musicstudiostartup.com/episode015/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicstudiostartup.com/episode015</a>

015 - Joel Pierson on Branding and Business Models for Music Book Publishing

Last September I came across a campaign on Kickstarter. There was a guy selling a book called "You suck at piano". It was sort of an Anti-method book full of humor and randomness. And of course, I loved it. It's the only book I've ever found to include humor in music education. All jokes aside, Joel Pierson raised $85,000 in his first effort and on today's show he launched the next book. If you're interested - we're giving away 6 books for FREE. Yes, just comment on our Instagram page this week when we post about Joel. Winners will receive their books in August after they are delivered and Joel has agreed to sign them for us! To buy Joel's Book Tap here - https://kck.st/2Ivki2M To enter into the free giveaway - www.instagram.com/oclef Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Last September I came across a campaign on Kickstarter. There was a guy selling a book called "You suck at piano". It was sort of an Anti-method book full of humor and randomness. And of course, I loved it. It's the only book I've ever found to include humor in music education. All jokes aside, Joel Pierson raised $85,000 in his first effort and on today's show he launched the next book. If you're interested - we're giving away 6 books for FREE. Yes, just comment on our Instagram page this week when we post about Joel. Winners will receive their books in August after they are delivered and Joel has agreed to sign them for us! To buy Joel's Book Tap here - <a href="https://kck.st/2Ivki2M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kck.st/2Ivki2M</a> To enter into the free giveaway - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/oclef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/oclef</a> Reach me at julian@oclef.com

Oclef Interviews | EP26: Dr. Joel Pierson - You Suck at Piano

I've known Joel Pierson and his partner, vocalist Tara Khaler, for many years and finally had the chance to interview them at their home in New York. The interview is split in two parts.Originally trained as a classical pianist, Joel went on to complete a Master?s Degree in jazz piano performance in his home town at New York University. Though he now focusses on  composition and improvised music he did find time to work as a Musical Director on one of the world's premier cruise lines. Having worked with around 300 acts in a little over a year he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. In part 1 of this double interview, he talks about the importance of good musical arrangements and shares a few tips for aspiring cabaret artistes.

I've known Joel Pierson and his partner, vocalist Tara Khaler, for many years and finally had the chance to interview them at their home in New York. The interview is split in two parts. Originally trained as a classical pianist, Joel went on to complete a Master?s Degree in jazz piano performance in his home town at New York University. Though he now focusses on  composition and improvised music he did find time to work as a Musical Director on one of the world's premier cruise lines. Having worked with around 300 acts in a little over a year he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly. In part 1 of this double interview, he talks about the importance of good musical arrangements and shares a few tips for aspiring cabaret artistes.

Joel Pierson - Musical Director explains how singers should work with musicians