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A musician’s guide to pitching to the right people

When it comes to networking and pitching, we often talk about how. “How do I write a great intro email”, “how do I create the perfect elevator pitch”… But, we

By David Taylor

/ 23 Jul 2025

A musician’s guide to pitching to the right people

Review: London Mozart Players season trailer shows how everyone can make a great launch

Off the back of a recent survey about the blog, readers said they would like reviews on events, services, and campaigns. So, I'm trying something new... here'

By David Taylor

/ 16 Jul 2025

Review: London Mozart Players season trailer shows how everyone can make a great launch

An update from me and a new chapter for the blog

Hello! It’s been a busy few months — travel, talks, interviews, writing — and alongside all that, something quite big has been happening behind the scenes. This update is a little

By David Taylor

/ 15 Jul 2025

An update from me and a new chapter for the blog

Sam Jackson, Controller, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms, on the future of the BBC Proms in an ever-changing world

Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Today, I‘m talking with Sam Jackson, Controller, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms. The BBC Proms is the world’s largest and longest-running classical

By David Taylor

/ 1 Jul 2025

Sam Jackson, Controller, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms, on the future of the BBC Proms in an ever-changing world

Two years later: I asked AI to program an orchestra season again – here's what it did

2 years ago, when ChatGPT was had only been released to the public for a few months, I decided to put it to the test. Could it program a whole

By David Taylor

/ 30 Jun 2025

Two years later: I asked AI to program an orchestra season again – here's what it did

How the Royal Ballet and Opera are working with influencers to share accessibility stories

By David Taylor

/ 24 Jun 2025

How the Royal Ballet and Opera are working with influencers to share accessibility stories

Orchestras need to be ready for the death of Google

The whole internet is built around search engines. If we’re being honest, that means it’s built around Google. For years, businesses have adapted and worked hard to be

By David Taylor

/ 10 Jun 2025

Orchestras need to be ready for the death of Google

The worst classical music season launches of 25/26

Season launches are everywhere! I’ve already written about the best season launches of 25/26, those leading the way with great marketing, connecting with audiences, and standing out from

By David Taylor

/ 29 May 2025

The worst classical music season launches of 25/26

Alexandra Robinson, social media manager at the Minnesota Orchestra, on orchestras using social media to engage with a wider world

Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Today, I‘m talking with Alexandra Robinson, Social Media and Content Manager for the Minnesota Orchestra. If you’re a follower of the blog, you

By David Taylor

/ 22 May 2025

Alexandra Robinson, social media manager at the Minnesota Orchestra, on orchestras using social media to engage with a wider world

The best classical music season launches of 25/26

It’s that time of year again, season launches are everywhere! They should be one of the most exciting things an orchestra or arts organisation does each year, but often

By David Taylor

/ 20 May 2025

The best classical music season launches of 25/26

Christopher Widauer on bringing about digital transformation in traditional organisations

Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts Today I’m talking with Christopher Widauer, CEO of AMS and former Head of Digital Development at Vienna State Opera. Christopher has a wide-ranging career,

By David Taylor

/ 7 May 2025

Christopher Widauer on bringing about digital transformation in traditional organisations

Marios Papadopoulos on the joy of sharing music

Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts This chat was recorded at the Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai, talking with jury member Marios Papadopoulos. Marios is a conductor and pianist who founded

By David Taylor

/ 2 May 2025

Marios Papadopoulos on the joy of sharing music