71. NAMM experience and Community Theatre Musician Compensation

Life in the Pit by David Lane

Jun 17, 202249:45Arts

Episode 71 begins with David Lane reporting on his very fun first-time experience at NAMM 2022 in Anaheim . Then he brings up a topic that might be uncomfortable but one that is important and widespread: non-union musici...

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