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March 15, 2024
EPISODE 59
AUSTIN MCFARLAND Austin McFarland, a multi-instrumentalist and musicpreneur, has over a decade of teaching and business experience. He manages sales for B. Corbin Clarinet Products, owns Arts Marketing & Management Strategies, and coordinates communications for the North American Saxophone Alliance. He teaches and performs in Northwest Arkansas, aiming to guide and empower artists while fostering community connections.
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GUEST ARTIST
Austin McFarland is a multi-instrumentalist, teaching artist, and musicpreneur. With over a decade of teaching and business experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role with New Works Project. Additionally, Austin serves as the Midwest/Southern Sales Manager for B. Corbin Clarinet Products and is the owner/founder of Arts Marketing & Management Strategies. He also acts as the communications coordinator for the North American Saxophone Alliance.
Austin maintains an active private studio, teaching clarinet and saxophone to students, and holds adjunct teaching positions with the Springdale Public School District and Northwest Arkansas Community College. As a performer, Austin regularly plays in and around Northwest Arkansas and is a founding member of Cynical Duo. Through his work, he aims to guide and empower people on their artistic journey while helping them foster connections within their communities.
Austin maintains an active private studio, teaching clarinet and saxophone to students, and holds adjunct teaching positions with the Springdale Public School District and Northwest Arkansas Community College. As a performer, Austin regularly plays in and around Northwest Arkansas and is a founding member of Cynical Duo. Through his work, he aims to guide and empower people on their artistic journey while helping them foster connections within their communities.
Episode Description
Austin McFarland is a multi-instrumentalist, teaching artist, and musicpreneur with over a decade of teaching and business experience. He serves as the Midwest/Southern Sales Manager for B. Corbin Clarinet Products and owns Arts Marketing & Management Strategies. Austin is the communications coordinator for the North American Saxophone Alliance and teaches clarinet and saxophone in his private studio, as well as at the Springdale Public School District and Northwest Arkansas Community College. As a performer, he regularly plays in and around Northwest Arkansas and is a founding member of Cynical Duo. Austin's work focuses on guiding and empowering artists and fostering community connections.
Takeaways
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If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at [email protected]. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project
Takeaways
- Diverse Career Path and Entrepreneurial Background
- Challenges in Traditional Music Education Systems
- The importance of staying updated with technological advancements and leveraging them to streamline tasks and enhance productivity.
- Austin emphasizes the importance of establishing non-negotiable personal time and clear goals.
Social Media Links
Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
What’s Next?!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with your friends. If you liked this podcast, please rate and write a review of how this show has helped you. This will help us be able to increase our visibility nationally and in being able to make an impact on the profession.
If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at [email protected]. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project
