Jonny Venvell

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Jonny is Encore's Head of Artist Relations. He's responsible for supporting and helping musicians on the platform and writes most of the musician-facing articles on the blog. He can usually be found singing in choirs, drumming in bands, or nodding meaningfully to particularly good chords in London's jazz bars.

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5 Reasons Why Musicians Need Pro Photography

Lucy from our photography partner, Splento, offers some great industry insights into why professional photography is such an important part of any musician’s promotional material. Whether you’re a classical cellist, a jazz pianist, or a blues singer, at some point in your career you’ll need great…

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A Musician’s Virtual Assistant

One of the perks of my job at Encore is finding all sorts of interesting people forging fascinating new paths in the music world. I recently interviewed Fiona Zwieb, who has crafted a unique career as a musician’s virtual assistant. Fiona’s job covers almost every imaginable aspect of the music…

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Musician Finance 3: Using an Accountant

Ever wondered whether it’s worth the money to hire an accountant? Most musicians don’t learn much about accountancy while they’re in college, so it can make sense to hire a professional to keep your taxes in order. For the third instalment of this 3-part blog series on musician’s finances, I talked…

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Musician Finance 1: Getting a Mortgage

Ever wondered how to go about buying a house? Getting a mortgage can be tricky for freelance musicians – with variable incomes from sources that your bank may not recognise – but it’s definitely possible. For the first instalment of this 3-part blog series on musician’s finances, I talked to three…

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Musician Finance 2: Saving for Retirement

Ever wondered how to go about saving for retirement? While there is a basic state pension in the UK, many musicians need to supplement it by making contributions to a private pension pot. For the second instalment of this 3-part blog series on musician’s finances, I talked to two financial experts,…

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6 Tips for Overcoming Performance Anxiety

You’re on stage, about to play your solo. Your knees are shaking. Your palms are sweaty. You feel terrible – nervous, scared, already beating yourself up. You swear never to play in public again. Sound familiar? Performance anxiety happens to everyone at some point. While different people find…

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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) explained

In my blog A Musician’s Guide to PLI, I briefly mentioned the importance of PAT, or Portable Appliance Testing. This article explains PAT in more depth, including why it’s important and how to get it. 1. What is PAT? PAT is a procedure in which an electrician uses a combination of visual and…

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Review: Receipt Scanner Apps

It’s tax season and, for many musicians, that means a nightmare of trawling through piles of receipts to sort out expenses. To help you with your admin, I’ve had a look at the two most popular receipt apps that you can use to streamline your taxes. Imagine taking a photo of your receipt and…

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How To Rock Your Cruise Ship Gig

Cellist and cruise ship veteran Cori Lint tells you everything you need to know to have a rewarding time sailing the seas and playing music.A few summers ago, with my cello performance degree collecting dust, I waited tables and tried to determine my next move. I wasn’t interested in pursuing an…