5 Skills Nobody Tells You Matter in a Music Touring Career

The music industry rewards a type of person, not just talent. Learn the 5 skills that make you that person.

Breaking into the music industry doesn’t guarantee success. Staying in it does.

After over a decade of touring, I learned that the people who last aren’t always the most talented—they’re the most dependable, composed, and trusted when things go sideways. In this talk I'll break down five unglamorous skills no one teaches you, but the music industry quietly rewards every day.

We’ll unpack the real realities of touring: why “being boring” gets you rehired, how your name travels faster than you do, why burnout is a professional liability, and why your nervous system might be your most valuable résumé. You’ll hear real tour scenarios, the mindset shifts behind them, and the questions you should be asking yourself if you want a sustainable career—on the road or anywhere else.

This isn’t about climbing the ladder or chasing a dream job. It’s about becoming the kind of person people trust under pressure. Because you don’t succeed just by entering an industry—you succeed by developing the habits, identity, and composure that industry rewards.

Whether you work in music, want to, or simply want to level up how you show up in high-pressure environments, this session will change how you think about success.

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